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SEE YOU IN 2026!

SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

#COATINGSFORAFRICA

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

CREATING SUSTAINABILITY TOGETHER

At Coatings For Africa, we are committed to fostering sustainability throughout our event, and we encourage all exhibitors and attendees to join us in our mission to reduce environmental impact.

Below are some key initiatives and guidelines to help you participate in creating a more sustainable event:

FOR ALL ATTENDEES:

  • Accommodation - Utilise accommodation options within walking distance of the venue. Attendees can easily discover accommodation choices near the venue thanks to our collaboration with HotelMap.
  • Transport - Enhance sustainability by coordinating travel arrangements with colleagues, such as carpooling from the hotel to the airport or vice versa. This practice reduces carbon emissions and minimises the environmental footprint.

FOR EXHIBITORS:

  • Using LED tube lights on shell scheme stands to lower energy consumption and decrease the stand's carbon footprint
  • Choose modular stands instead of MDF structures to help reduce waste and encourage reusability.
  • Opt for reusable and sustainable materials for corporate gifts and giveaways instead of plastic bags.
  • Repurpose custom elements from your stand and consider renting furniture to reduce resource consumption.

Printed collateral

  • Embrace digital solutions to minimise paper waste, and choose recycled paper when printing is essential.
  • Reuse any extra printed materials from the event.

ACTIONS TAKEN BY US, THE ORGANIZERS:

Digital Solutions

  • We have replaced printed event guides with QR codes for attendees to access necessary information.
  • We offer digital versions of sales & sponsorship brochures for convenient access and to minimise paper waste.
  • Throughout the event, we use digital boards at the Business Presentations Hub for the talks instead of printed agendas, which helps in reducing paper waste.
  • A lead retrieval app eliminates the need for printed business cards by enabling exhibitors to scan and monitor leads acquired at their stand.

Catering used at the event

  • Any remaining food is distributed to workers

Reusing Aisle Carpets / Using Carpet Tiles

  • We evaluate the percentage of aisle carpet materials that are reused and quantify the reduction in transport emissions by flying the carpets to another country for reuse. By calculating the environmental advantages of recycling and repurposing aisle carpet materials, we contribute to waste reduction.

Reusable shell schemes

  • We utilise reusable shell schemes to minimise waste from exhibition setups, promoting environmental sustainability. This initiative aids in decreasing carbon emissions and conserving resources by reusing shell scheme materials for multiple events events.

Reusable signage structures

  • We track how often and to what extent reusable signage structures are utilised at various events organized by different groups. This enables us to quantify the environmental advantages, such as decreased material usage, waste production, and carbon emissions.

Sustainable suppliers utilised at the event

We choose to collaborate with sustainable contractors and suppliers that are in line with our company goals, which include:

We are always seeking ways to enhance the sustainability of our event. Let's collaborate to create a more eco-friendly event by starting with your first step at Coatings For Africa.

Your participation is greatly appreciated as we strive towards a greener future!

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