Sustainability Mandate
Prioritizing sustainability is critical to the BUILDEX team, and parent company Informa Connect, as we understand the environmental impact of the events industry. BUILDEX strives to identify, understand, and address these impacts to achieve continual improvement year after year. Not only are we committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way, but we also strive to go further and inspire the sustainable development of the industry we serve and the community we foster.
Our Efforts
BMO Centre at Stampede Park
The venue strives to be a leader in responsible consumption by first seeking to reduce the amount they use, and second to source reusable, recyclable or compostable materials wherever possible. Numerous recycling and composting initiatives have been launched, driving their waste diversion rate to over 78%. The centre has invested in youth, to help build stronger communities.
BUILDEX App
Our event guide will be delivered in a 100% digital format through our app this year, be sure to download the app as your guide to BUILDEX.
Better Stands & Sustainable Booth Award
We believe that by moving away from the use of disposable exhibition booths we will improve the ease, quality, safety and sustainability of the exhibitor experience at our events. In 2024, BUILDEX Alberta implemented the Better Stands program and Sustainable Booth Award, which means we verified every booth to check their sustainability processes and credentials. We will be doing the same in 2025!
Waste Diverson
Last year BUILDEX Alberta diverted 51% of waste from landfill. We have removed our aisle carpets, we re-use signage and implement digital signage where possible. We will be tracking our energy consumption and wastage in 2025. Be sure to trash your garbage correctly!
Renewable Electricity
We purchase renewable electricity certificates and purchase carbon offsets for staff travel for each BUILDEX event.
Water Stations
Don’t forget to pack your reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Water stations will be provided outside throughout the venue.
How You Can Help
Attendees
- Attend the content based around sustainability.
- Carpool or take public transport to BUILDEX Alberta. Additionally choose to offset your travel to/from BUILDEX.
- Use a refillable water bottle and coffee cup throughout the event.
- While on-site please use the waste/recycling/composting bins correctly.
- Consider eating vegetarian or vegan at least one meal per day
Exhibitors
- Reduce physical handouts including business cards, opt for a QR code and provide information digitally.
- If you must print, create reusable non-dated signs that can be used year after year.
- Avoid foam core signs and request recyclable material such as cardboard signage.
- Requesting sustainable options from Levy/Contractor.
- Set a goal to leave no trace behind by shipping out all booth properties and packing materials and if not, consider donating your materials to Habitat for Humanity.
- Use energy efficient LED lights whenever possible to highlight areas and products within your booth, while keeping energy consumption minimal. Be sure to power down your booth at the end of each show day.
- During Move-In/Move Out ensure you utilize the cardboard & hard/soft plastic recycling bins.
Diversity & Inclusivity at BUILDEX
For BUILDEX to remain relevant for the next generation of leaders, we must push diversity hard at every turn, changing established thinking. And giving access to opportunities where you can learn more about each other and topics that drive change is our goal. Everything we do goes towards creating the ultimate experience: making a safe, inclusive space for people to gather and celebrate together.
TREATY NUMBER 7
BUILDEX Alberta is taking place in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park which is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Kainai, Piikani, Siksika), Îyâxe Nakoda (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstone) and Tsuut’ina First Nations. Calgary is also Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6. These lands have always been a gathering place, and we are proud to continue this tradition.