Our commitment to sustainability and net zero

At the Biostimulants World Congress, we are committed to running events which are both environmentally sustainable and socially responsible.

From building an agenda which helps pave the way to the sustainable agriculture supply to ensuring we reduce our own waste we have embedded sustainability into everything we do. Find out how we are reducing our carbon footprint and supporting sustainable development with carbon credits for the carbon impact we cannot yet avoid.

Running a sustainable event

Sustainability initiatives in 2026!

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.

Food and Beverage

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.

Encouraging Public Transport

We encourage delegates during their attendance to use public transport for their travel and work closely with local authorities to to provide easy access to the local networks.

Agenda

We aim to contribute to a sustainable biostimulants industry through our initiatives.

This is through our content, speaker diversity and opportunities for young companies, either through company presentations of all levels, geo and sizes, as well as startups and students through our startup and posters awards.

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.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT BIOSTIMULANTS WORLD CONGRESS

Our mission is to give our colleagues, the markets we serve, and our wider communities access to extraordinary people and diverse insights.

Through our live and data-driven digital services, we cultivate connections, provide meaningful content, and celebrate authenticity. We strive to create a safe and transparent environment where unique perspectives and all ideas can be shared and acknowledged.

We believe in sustainability and continuous learning as it strengthens our people, our products, and our markets. In order to be more, we must do more. Together, we will continue to listen, innovate, and act as a driver of change to build a business that reflects the communities we connect.

How are we building a sustainable event?

Social Responsibility

We want Biostimulants World Congress 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
Supporting sponsors and partners in donating to local and industry-related charities

Environmental responsibility

Biostimulants World Congress 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 Biostimulants World Congress 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. We are committing to:

Using our content to support the sustainability of the bioprocessing industry
Developing close partnerships with relevant charities, companies and associations and giving them a platform to promote their work in the field
Facilitating discussions on pertinent topics including diversity & inclusion, gender balance, sustainability trends, the impact on the environment & more..

FasterForward to zero

The Biostimulants World Congress is part of Informa Connect and the Informa Group. Sustainability at Informa focuses on the long term impacts we have on customers, colleagues, the communities we work in and the environment. For this reason, Informa developed the FasterForward approach to sustainable business.

Informa’s aim is to become an ever more sustainable, positive impact business. Through the FasterForward programme, we are embedding sustainability into everything we do and seizing opportunities from helping our customers and markets do the same.

When it comes to sustainability, we’re moving FasterForward

FasterForward is a structured three-part programme with ambitious commitments and a wide range of activities, covering Informa's business operations, our brands and products and our broader community impact. To find more about our approach, follow this link: https://www.informa.com/sustainability/faster-forward/.

We are proud of the recognition we receive for our efforts and achievements as we strive to become a champion of sustainability within our business and across the specialist markets we serve. Read more about our sustainability rankings here: https://www.informa.com/sustainability/sustainability-awards/