our sustainability credentials

Making Futurebuild an impactful & responsible event for our community.

Easyfairs is committed to running Futurebuild in an environmentally and socially responsible manner by:

As part of the Easyfairs group, we are members of the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge and commit to being net zero by 2050 and to halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Our main initiatives at the London execl:

Energy

The venue takes energy-saving measures, produces renewable energy through solar panels and takes measures to save water

Energy

We limit our energy consumption by strictly controlling ligthing, heating and HVAC levels
The event venue and stands are equipped with LED lighting

Production & Waste

We implement a strict waste management and waste reduction plan and we limit the use of plastic at our events

Production & Waste

We sort waste generated by our events
We lay resuable carpet tiles at the event
Our Smart Badge technology allows significant reduction of paper by our exhibitors

Travel & Accommodation

We reduce travel emissions and select our preferred accommodation providers based on sustainability criteria

Travel & Accommodation

The venue is equipped with EV charging stations
The venue is equipped with parking for bikes
We recommend a carpooling situation

Food & Food Waste

We apply sustainable food sourcing principles at our catering points and work to reduce food waste.

Food & Food Waste

We ask our suppliers to exercise portion control at catering points to reduce waste
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at the catering points

Freight & Logistics

Our all-in stand model reduces transport emissions and waste and we select our suppliers based on sustainability criteria

Freight & Logistics

We apply sustainability criteria in contracts and RFPs
We select our suppliers based on sustainable transportation criteria

Social Responsibility

We strive to be an inclusive team, embrace diversity with equal opportunities for all and embed sustainability at the core of our event

Social Responsibility

Our content programme features subjects surrounding sustainability
We provide a platform to start-ups to present their breakthrough innovations

We’re ‘walking the talk’ by taking major steps towards a net zero future by implementing a series of exciting measures that are sure to make a difference.

Removing waste streams

Over 9,000 sqm of aisle carpets have been removed, eliminating the event’s biggest waste stream. This has led to a reduction of 27,707kg in carbon emissions
Feature areas and shell scheme stands now use REWIND carpet, a Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver product that requires 85% less energy to produce compared to traditional event carpets

2. Zero to landfill

All signage is 100% recyclable including wall graphics and hanging banners and our features areas will be constructed out of reusable stand systems
You won’t find any printed Event Guides or Pocket Planners this year as we have eliminated printed collateral, instead you can download the event App to find programmes and the floorplan
Please help us by recycling your waste in the recycle bins provided
When you leave Futurebuild, please use the electronic waste recycling point for your badge and collection point for your lanyard

3. Ethically sourced catering

We are the first event to use ExCeL catering’s new drinks cup: ‘Cupapeel’ – one of the most sustainable cups available on the market that eliminates single-use plastic waste used at Futurebuild
We serve eco-friendly Toast beer brewed from surplus bread, and 100% Rainforest Alliance approved coffee in compostable packaging
More vegan and vegetarian food options available!

4. Promoting public transport

We have encouraged people to use the new Elizabeth line as the preferred method of transport for the event for those who are coming from Central London
We also love to see people travelling to the event by bike, and this year we are offering additional cycle storage to ensure you can leave your bike safe and secure

A unique

opportunity

Those joining our Take a Stand campaign are voicing something they care passionately about and believe in. This is your opportunity to take a stand!

To make a

commitment

By making a commitment, you are giving real thought to making a change. Only then will you be taking a first positive step towards a more sustainable future.

Futurebuild is your

platform

We offer you a unique opportunity to accelerate your message and what you’re taking a stand for. We connect you with an engaged community and through this campaign, we will drive the change we need.

WHAT ARE YOU TAKING A STAND FOR?

Heat Network Zone

The Heat Network Zone will provide solutions and knowledge for those looking to understand more about this approach to decarbonisation of heat.

FutureX Innovation Zone

This area will showcase both the government’s commitment to funding innovation and showcase the latest solutions from Innovation Partners and SMEs.

What are you taking a stand for

Everyone within the supply chain has a solution that can make a positive change.

If you’re a supplier – what products, solutions or ideas do you have available that meet the challenges to get to net zero? Take a stand at Futurebuild 2024 and showcase your innovations to the industry’s influencers and specifiers.

If you’re a visitor – what you will you commit to help create a better industry? Register today, make your commitment – we will display all pledges at Futurebuild 2024.

EXHIBITOR ENQUIRY

Exhibitor tips

Dear Exhibitors: join our green team and act for the future!
When exhibiting at Futurebuild, you are playing an essential role in helping us create a sustainable event.

Here are some actionable tips on how to make your participation more sustainable:

Stand Design & Waste

Select a reusable all-in stand model from the organiser or design your own stand so that the structure will be reused multiple times, year after year. Work with your stand builder to make your stand as sustainable as possible! Avoid creating a disposable stand just for one event…

Create reusable signage (without any date on it) made from recyclable materials and with eco-friendly ink when possible

Use LED lighting and other energy efficient equipment for your stand and don’t forget to turn it off at the end of the day

Try not to use carpet, and if your really need it, chose preferably reusable carpet tiles. If you use regular carpet, ensure that it is recyclable and that it will be recycled

Travel & Accommodation

When possible, chose public transport or carpool with your colleagues

Choose a hotel within walking distance and/or applying eco-friendly practices

Logistics

For your transport, consolidate your shipments and use preferably transport and logistic companies applying sustainable practices

Favour local suppliers to support the local economy and reduce transport

Favour suppliers presenting environmental and social credentials

Food & Food Waste

Bring your own reusable water bottle to take advantage of our water fountains and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic

If you serve food on your stand, select preferably locally sourced and plant-based options and avoid the use of single-use plastics

Avoid wasting food and only order the quantity needed

Social responsibility

Take an active part to the multiple initiatives and discussions during the event which will support the sustainable development of your sector

Inspire visitors by showcasing the sustainable credentials of your products

Visitor Tips

Dear Visitors:

Join our green team and act for the future!
We cannot do this alone! Help us make this event more sustainable!

Here is what you can do to help:

Whenever possible, walk, cycle or use public transport to come to the event. If you need to use your car, take a colleague or friend with you!
Bring your own reusable water bottle to take advantage of our water fountains and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic.
Use our recycling bins for your trash.
Use your smart badge to get exhibitor information instead of asking for a brochure.
Choose a hotel within walking distance of the event and/or applying eco-friendly practices.
Download our event app!
Join the multiple sustainability talks and tours taking place during the event!

Futurebuild launch event

It’s been an extremely well attended show and the second day was extremely busy. It’s been great to get back to the event and meet with our customers and clients to show them about what’s happening in the future for us. There’s been a good customer mix to the stand and we’ve also seen end-users interested in the technology that’s started conversations and given them a vision for the future.

We’ve had a lot of interest in the stand, both with businesses and private individuals. In general, it’s been a very positive show and we already booked for next year while at the show.

We’ve had a lot of very focused conversations at Futurebuild, which is fantastic to see at a show that promotes net zero and champions everything about sustainability. We’ve seen a mix of people to come to the stand, including students, which has been heart-warming for the industry. We also work principally with large asset owners, so we’ve had great conversations with teams in this area.

We came to Futurebuild for a number of reasons. One is collaboration — we’ve been out for two years because of the pandemic so we’ve got a chance to see people face to face and see how passionate they are about certain topics in the industry.

Futurebuild has a really interesting mix of innovators and very traditional building materials companies, so it’s a really good show for us as a data analytics expert in the industry. Aico is traditionally known as a fire alarm sensor manufacturer, so we’ve come to the show to raise awareness that we do operate in this area and we are using sensors to collect data about the environment, such as how heating systems work.

Futurebuild has been great. We’ve found that the exhibits have drawn relevant high-quality visitors to the stand who had some really great questions. This is when we have to take action. It’s important for us to show what’s happening right now and what the industry is working on that lets us deliver net zero and decarbonised concrete.

The show has been very good and busy, and we’ve met different profiles of people each day — for example on day two we met a lot of installers who are involved in the trade. We have a spread of technologies on the stand, which have all been busy, so we’ve been able to talk across a range of topics, such as batteries, PV and heat pumps. It’s a nice statement of people’s journeys towards net zero.

After two years of us being away, it’s been a fantastic event. Our company is just moving to the UK, so we’ve made a large impact with hundreds of leads and dozens of connections. If you’re a company in the UK and are the cutting edge of the green tech revolution, you really need to be at Futurebuild 2023.

It’s our first time at Futurebuild and it’s been absolutely fantastic — we haven’t stopped. We’re a new company and it was our first exhibit, so it’s been great to meet people from every side. Every day has been different and we’ve had a lot of conversations, for example with architects on classification and regulation, as well as hemp farmers visiting to find out more about sustainability. The event shows that change can happen.

Futurebuild has been really busy, and we’ve had a constant flow of really good enquiries on the stand — we’ve already booked for next year. We’ve had a wide range of visitors, including cladding installers, architects, lecturers, developers who build traditionally who are now looking at building in different ways.

The buzz and the footfall here is really good. We’ve had a lot of positive conversations as a lot of attendees are early on in the design stage so want to get information from us.