Creating a sustainable event experience
Africa Sugar Conference is not only discussing innovations in the sugar industry but is taking active steps now to reduce waste
We’re committed to running events which are both environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. Here’s a breakdown of how we’re embedding sustainability in everything we do.
Sustainability initiatives in 2025
Event app
We have removed paper waste with the event mobile app.
All attendees will receive login details prior to the event to access the digital agenda, attendee list, and in event announcements.
Locally sourced food
We have worked with the hotel to ensure attendees will receive a range of healthy and nutritious meals.
We have reduced our carbon footprint by choosing food which is both seasonable and locally sourced, and includes vegan and vegetarian options.
Name badges
Paper only name badges without plastic holders will be provided at the event.
Renewable energy
As part of our continued commitment to sustainability the event's electricity sources have been switched to renewable sources thereby significantly reducing the event's carbon footprint.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Social Responsibility
We want Africa Sugar Conference to be run in a socially responsible manner. To do so, we are focusing on:
- Doing business safely and ethically
- Considering wellbeing and accessibility
- Creating a positive impact on our host cities and measuring our impacts
Environmental responsibility
Biocontrol Latam will be run in an increasingly environmentally responsible manner, focusing on:
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Designing our events to eliminate waste
- Considering sustainability credentials for every item sourced for the event
Sustainable development
Our aim is for the event is to promote long-term sustainable development - in the way that we run the event but also in how it's implemented in the market as a whole.
FasterForward to Zero
FasterForward is Informa’s approach to sustainability, moving faster to become a zero waste and net zero carbon business.
A series of activities and commitments carried out between 2020-2025 will ensure our events become ever more sustainable, delivering a truly positive impact to the markets we serve. We will also actively help our partners, customers and wider markets to achieve the same.Our FasterForward commitments include:
- Become carbon neutral across our events by 2025
- Halve the waste generated through our events by 2025
- Embed sustainability inside 100% of our events by 2025
See the full list of commitments and find out more >>
