Informa Markets, prominent global exhibition organizer, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the UAE during the Emirate’s Year of Sustainability and COP28. The company has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by unveiling environment and social initiatives, integrating sustainability[1]related content and connections across its regional events portfolio.
“This is a topic that is front of mind for our colleagues and our customers, so operating our business and our events in as sustainable way as possible is something we’re continually working on improving – and we are delighted to share some of the ways we are doing this as a company, and also as a partner to our customer communities by helping them to achieve their own sustainable development goals.”
Peter Hall
President of Europe,
Middle East, and Africa at Informa Market
- 30 Years in the UAE
Informa Markets is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the UAE, with the regional EMEA headquarters located there.
- Commitment to Sustainability
The company is dedicated to running sustainable events and has introduced various initiatives to support this commitment.
- Use of Renewable Electricity
In the UAE, Informa Markets uses 100% renewable electricity to power its events and offices, significantly reducing energy use and carbon footprint.
- FasterForward Commitments
The sustainability efforts are part of a broader set of commitments called Faster Forward across the entire Informa company.
- CarbonNeutral Certification
The business is certified as a CarbonNeutral Company, having cut global scope 1 & 2 emissions by more than 70% since 2017.
- COP28 and ESG Focus
With the COP28 talks taking place in Dubai, there is a renewed focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues in the region.
- Integration of Sustainability Content
Sustainability content and connections are being integrated into events to provide relevant information and opportunities to customers.
- Arab Health Initiatives
At Arab Health, exhibitors were encouraged to create more sustainable stand spaces with a reward scheme and a special award for the most sustainable stand.
- Medical Initiatives
Medlab Middle East introduced a new track focused on sustainability in the clinical lab setting, with plans to continue the theme in 2024.
- Lab Sustainability Awards
The Lab Sustainability Awards recognized sustainable practices in medical diagnostics laboratories based on energy conservation, waste reduction, and more.
- Middle East Energy Event
Middle East Energy supported the energy industry’s transition to a more diverse mix of energy sources, with conference topics including financing renewable energy projects and women in renewable energy.
- Dubai Airshow and Aerospace Sustainability
The Dubai Airshow played a key role in supporting the sustainable development of the aerospace industry, with a two-day sustainability conference stream covering topics like sustainable aviation fuel, airport decarbonization, and harmonizing economic growth with environmental protection.
Informa Markets’ initiatives showcase a commitment to sustainability across various sectors, aligning with global efforts to address environmental challenges and promote responsible business practices
Peter Hall, President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Informa Markets, expresses pride in celebrating 30 years of business in the UAE He emphasized the significance of sustainability to colleagues and customers, highlighting the continuous efforts to improve the sustainability of both the company’s business operations and events. Hall mentioned the company’s commitment to working on sustainability and shared their delight in showcasing some of the initiatives undertaken. Additionally, he emphasized Informa Markets’ role as a partner to customer communities, assisting them in achieving their own sustainable development goals. This statement reflects the company’s dedication to integrating sustainability practices into its business strategies and supporting broader sustainability goals.