Working together for more sustainability
Sustainable management is a guiding principle in the organisation and staging of the world's largest agricultural trade fair. As the organiser of EnergyDecentral, the DLG therefore focuses on climate-, environment- and resource-friendly measures in cooperation with partners, exhibitors and visitors. The focus is on energy, waste management, logistics, mobility and catering.
The cooperation with WeReforest, a DLG e. V. project that supports forest owners in the conversion and establishment of climate-stable, sustainable mixed forests, gives exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to reduce their ecological footprint.
Green exhibition grounds
The green spaces at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds cover approximately 92,500 m², including more than 3,800 trees, flowering meadows, ponds and a micro-forest.
Circular Economy
A key focus of waste management is the separation of waste streams, which is an important prerequisite for the effective recycling of resources. Residual waste and hazardous waste are disposed of in accordance with regulations.
Certified food service*
Seasonal and regional catering, avoidance of disposable cutlery, recyclable and compostable packaging.
*According to ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 9001
Energy supply and efficiency
The Hanover Exhibition Centre sources 100 per cent green electricity in the form of green electricity certificates purchased annually. The energy management system is certified to ISO 50001.
Reusable materials
Largely reusable stand construction materials for the full-service stand construction offers, including LED lighting.
Paperless ticketing
Largely paperless service management for exhibitors and visitors.
What we can achieve together
We are committed to the sustainable design of EuroTier / EnergyDecentral and enable exhibitors and visitors to actively participate in the reforestation and stabilisation of forests in Germany. With every regular ticket purchase and every exhibition space, you make a direct contribution to forest restoration:
- 1 € per visitor ticket sold goes directly to WeReforest's reforestation projects
- 0.50 € per m² of exhibition space sold goes directly to WeReforest's reforestation projects
The Green Ticket is another way to make your visit to the trade fair more climate-friendly. For a surcharge of €3, a tree is planted in one of the WeReforest projects for each of these tickets - locally, regionally and transparently in Germany.
How you can get involved
Every visit to the trade fair can have a positive impact on climate protection. In addition to buying a Green Ticket or making a voluntary donation, there are other ways to get actively involved:
- Use sustainable travel options: travel by public transport or form car pools.
- Visit the DLG stand at EuroTier: find out more about sustainable forestry and be inspired.
- Spread the word and support: Tell others about WeReforest and its climate protection projects. With more visibility and reach, the programme can continue to grow, promote sustainable action and realise even more impactful projects.
Through this commitment, EuroTier, together with its visitors and exhibitors, makes an important contribution to climate protection and nature conservation and contributes to the development of resilient, sustainable forests in Germany.
Every support helps to make our forests climate-stable and sustainable!