Walk the talk
Futurebuild celebrates 20 years of making an impact on the built environment

Where Meaningful connections drive meaningful change

At Futurebuild, we believe real connections should lead to real impact and not just between people and ideas, but also in how we care for our planet!

That’s why sustainability isn’t just an afterthought; it’s embedded in every aspect of our event. From cutting waste and eliminating landfill to encouraging greener travel and ethical catering, we’re proud to create a high-impact, low-impact event that connects innovation with responsibility.

  • Removing waste streams
  • Zero to landfill
  • Ethically sourced catering
  • Encouraging greener travel

Read more about our exciting sustainability practices that are sure to make a difference...

1. 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

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LKAB stand

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!
Ethical catering
Elizabeth Line

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, there is additional cycle storage to ensure you can leave your bike safe and secure

Our Sustainability Initiatives

Energy

The venue takes energy-saving measures, it produces renewable energy and takes measures to save water.


• We limit our energy consumption by strictly controlling lighting, heating and HVAC level

• The event venue and stands are equipped with LED lighting

Travel & Accommodation

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

• The venue is equipped with EV charging stations

• The venue is equipped with parking for bikes

Freight & Logistics

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


• We apply sustainability criteria in contracts and RFPs

• We select our suppliers based on sustainable transportation criteria

Production & Waste

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

• We sort waste generated by our events

• We lay reusable carpet tiles at the event

• Our Smart Badge technology allows significant reduction of paper by our exhibitors

Food & Waste

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

 

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.

• Our content programme features subjects surrounding sustainability

• We provide a platform to start-ups to present their breakthrough innovations