LEIPZIGER MESSE SUSTAINABILITY FEE

Taking responsibility together

Under the motto “Growing in Balance”, Leipziger Messe is committed to its corporate responsibility, the principle of sustainability and efficiency. We respect and honour the interests of the environment as well as of our fellow human beings and partners in the economic cycle. We are involved as organisers, service providers and partners for conservation of resources, energy saving, regional synergies and social matters.

Why does the sustainability fee exist?

The sustainability fee is an important step towards making our trade fair events even more environmentally friendly. With your contribution, we can jointly:

  • Fulfil the legal requirements of the Circular Economy Act,
  • Create a sustainable and innovative trade fair platform for exhibitors and visitors,
  • Finance future-oriented, sustainable investments and
  • Minimise the environmental impact of events.

What is included?

  • Disposal of waste in normal household quantities of up to 100 litres
  • Separation and recycling: ensuring appropriate disposal
  • Personnel assistance at the disposal site for correct waste sorting
  • Collaboration with innovative partners to reduce waste volumes and maximise recycling
  • Travel to and from the exhibition grounds by public transport is free of charge for all exhibitors and visitors during the exhibition period (fare zone 110)

Not included are construction materials used in setting up and dismantling stands, hazardous waste or large quantities of packaging exceeding 100 litres – if required, you can book waste disposal conveniently via the online ordering system.

Sustainability is implemented in all areas of the trade fair experience:

Energy & resources

  • Photovoltaic systems (1 MW, up to 15% of own consumption) allowing for 100% green electricity since 2023
  • Energy management system according to DIN EN ISO 50001 (initial certification in 2025)
  • Conversion to LED lighting in the administration building, CCL and exhibition halls
  • White roof foils on exhibition halls to reduce air conditioning requirements

Catering

  • Fair trade products (e.g. coffee, tea, bananas, rice)
  • GreenSign Gastro certificate for fairgourmet
  • Vegetarian and vegan alternatives at all events
  • Regional and seasonal food
  • Selection based on ecological and social criteria
  • MSC-certified fish
  • Cooperation with social institutions to avoid food waste
  • Reusable tableware and reduction of disposable materials

Waste & circularity

  • Organisational measures to improve waste separation and simplify processes
  • Reduce mixed waste through optimised, waste category-specific disposal
  • Expand the disposal infrastructure with additional containers for glass
  • Provide additional staff to assist with waste separation
  • Ensure waste category-specific separation and recycling in accordance with the provisions of the Commercial Waste Ordinance

Getting here & mobility

  • Climate-friendly connections to public transport (bus, tram, suburban railway, regional railway)
  • Charging points for electric cars in visitor and staff car parks (available 24/7)

We operate an energy management system in accordance with DIN ISO 50001.

We therefore ask that you use energy sustainably when participating in the trade fair on our premises and welcome any saving energy suggestions.