Natexpo is committed to respecting the environment and reducing its ecological footprint, which are essential values ​​for us. We are committed to preserving nature by prioritizing eco-responsible approaches from the planning to the execution of our projects.

Natexpo exhibitors are made aware of these CSR issues and encouraged to continue this approach, particularly with eco-responsible stands.

 

Waste management 

• During assembly and disassembly, a selective collection of cardboard and wood is organized for exhibitors
• During the show, selective waste collection is offered to visitors
• The waste is then sorted, packaged and sent to the appropriate recovery channels.

Cleaning

• The cleaning equipment used during the show and consisting of eco-friendly cleaning products.

Signage

• 90% of the show signage is made of cardboard.

Eco-responsible stands

• Natexpo offers stand fittings eco-responsible, with lighting low consumption, carpets that will be recycled and partitions made from PEFC-certified and reusable materials. From now on, carpet is no longer installed in the large aisles of the show.

Communication

• Communication media fully printed on recycled paper or paper from sustainably managed forests.
• Paper invitations have been replaced by e-invitations, sent by email.
• The furniture used in the communication media is reused from one edition to the next.

• Since 2023, the badge holders provided to visitors have been removed in favor of eco-friendly lanyards, without unnecessary plastic

Transport

• The carpooling is encouraged through our website.
• The public transport timetables are also available.

Zero waste

• The teams of Restos du Coeur and Red Cross are mobilized each year to pass through the aisles of the show on the last day and agree with the exhibitors on the goods they could take away during the dismantling. In total, these are 4,4 tonnes of goods were collected during the last Lyon edition, or nearly 8 meals!

Catering

The various catering stands at Natexpo offer organic menus and many vegetarian options.

 

Editions in Paris

The site Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has implemented various environmental initiatives based on 3 pillars referring to the Sustainable Development Goals: Better for the Environment, Better Heritage, and Better at Heart. These include:

• 100% certified green electricity (except Espace Grande Arche and Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild)
• 80% of providers located in Ile-de-France
• -23% of the carbon footprint between 2023 and 2019

Find all CSR commitments from Viparis on their site (reduction of waste and wastage, partnerships, responsible purchasing, reduction of footprint).

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Editions in Lyon

• Eurexpo Lyon obtained the ISO 20121 standard in 2019, renewed in 2022 for a period of 3 years
• 100% green electricity: for each kWh consumed, the Lyon Events energy supplier undertakes to inject into the network one kWh produced from renewable electricity production means, primarily in France (unless this is unavoidable).
• Lyon Events is committed to:
  • Improve waste sorting at events
  • Optimize water and energy consumption
  • Limit CO2 emissions linked to their activities
  • Offer responsible catering.