Working together on sustainable events
Sustainability Pledge
Jaarbeurs has the ambition to become the most sustainable organiser and facilitator of exhibitions and events in Europe. In our operation and content program, we are already taking many initiatives to make events more sustainable, such as waste separation, a sustainable catering assortment, fully sustainable stands, sustainable flooring and sustainability in themes at the fair.
By signing the pledge, Jaarbeurs, exhibitors and visitors promise to take responsibility in the area of sustainability at VSK+E 2026 and/or BouwBeurs 2027. Both in operations, organisation as the visit.
Working together for a sustainable future | The Sustainability Pledge
Why VSK+E?
The installation sector is working to make the industry more sustainable. The industry has expressed its desire to be CO2 neutral by 2050. As Jaarbeurs, we want to promote sustainability in the sector by organising the trade fair as sustainably as possible and stimulating exhibitors and visitors to participate/visit the event in a sustainable manner.
When you sign the pledge, you promise:
- Climate-neutral travel to Jaarbeurs
- Use circular materials
- Choosing responsible consumption
- Encouraging others to participate
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"In everything we do, sustainability comes to the fore."
Hans Smid, Vice-President Digital Energy at Schneider Electric, on sustainability: "At every point in our organisation, we bring sustainability to the forefront." Schneider Electric has been focusing on sustainability for 25 years. The company was named the most sustainable organisation in the world in 2022, and they are super proud of that. Using the United Nations' SDGs, the company is working toward its sustainability goals.
Hans Smid: "Sustainability is in our blood." For example, Scheider Electric's booth during VSK+E 2024 was fully circularly built. Signing the Sustainability Pledge was a no-brainer for Schneider Electric.
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"A better outside, starts inside."
Beatrijs van de Ven, Marketing & Communication Director at Remeha Netherlands: "At Remeha, sustainability is very important. In everything we do." And that was evident during VSK+E 2024 where Remeha had a fully circular stand. No carpeting, packaging material from boilers as the foundation for the bar and recycled expansion vessels as lampshades.
Remeha supports the Jaarbeurs goal of being the most sustainable and climate-neutral event venue in Europe by 2030 and therefore signed the Sustainability Pledge.
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"Sustainability is something you do together."
Erik van Dongen, Manager Marketing & Product Management at Zehnder Group Netherlands, develops a variety of sustainable solutions: "As a manufacturer, we want to show what our product contributes to environmental performance." Zehnder develops healthy, comfortable & sustainable products. The company is taking the first step to work more sustainably together with partners, because sustainability is something you do together.
Zehnder endorses Jaarbeurs's ambition to be the most sustainable and climate-neutral event venue in Europe by 2030 and has therefore signed the Sustainability Pledge.
Pledge for Jaarbeurs
- CO2 neutral by 2030.
- To organize a sustainable VSK+E 2026 and circular BouwBeurs 2027.
- Demonstrate industry leadership by being transparent on ESG goals and driving the sustainable transition in the industry.
- Taking social responsibility by supporting and engaging in social initiatives.
