Championing sustainability at the world's leading private equity event.
At SuperReturn International, we are committed to running events which are both environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. From dedicated debates on the agenda, to radical changes in the way we build our exhibition - here is a breakdown of how we are embedding sustainability in everything we do.
Sustainability initiatives
We are proud to deliver you a sustainable event by launching the initiatives outlined below.
Digital event guide
Our event guide will be delivered in a 100% digital format this year, significantly reducing our usage of paper products during the live experience.
We'll have QR codes onsite that attendees can easily scan with their smartphone to pull up the agenda on their mobile devices.
Eliminate other printed materials
No physical mail promotional material referring to the conference
Use of digital signage wherever possible
Food and beverage
Significant efforts are made to reduce food waste by anticipating precise delegate numbers
Menus are seasonal and regional, resulting in reduction of meat overall
Chinaware and cutlery are offered whenever possible. In cases where disposables are necessary, we have switched to biodegradable materials (e.g. coffee cups)
Lanyards and name badges
Lanyards selected are made from recycled PET plastic which can then be recycled again at the end of the event
Lanyards are ensured to be collected and fully recycled post-event.
Our "better stand" program
Per our commitment to the evolution of the exhibition industry, we aim to ensure that we are delivering the best possible experience for our customers.
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.
We encourage our exhibitors to minimize handouts by utilizing our digital download QR code technology at their booths.
Power
We will use renewable energy
We will ensure all added lighting is energy efficient
Encouraging train travel
We encourage delegates based in Germany, or close neighbouring countries, to use the train to travel to Berlin.
We will have shuttles between venues to encourage use of shared transportation, rather than individual taxis.
We encourage walking as the best mode of transport as all hotels are within walking distance!
How are we building a sustainable event?
We believe a sustainable event focuses on three main aims...
Inspiring sustainability
Our aim is for SuperReturn International 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 private capital market
- Developing close partnerships with associations and giving them a platform to promote their organisations
- Facilitating discussions on pertinent topics including diversity & inclusion, ESG, sustainability, the impact on the environment & more. We have a whole day devoted to these issues at the ESG Summit on 6 June
Environmental responsible
SuperReturn International 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
Socially responsible
We want SuperReturn International 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
How are we going further at SuperReturn International?
InterContinental Hotel, Berlin
The InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, is certified as LEED, Gold – the green building rating system. It is also certified as a level 4 Leader, leading the way in the GreenEngage programme.
Initiatives include:
- Electricity is 100% sourced from renewable energy
- Comprehensive recycling system in place
- Motion sensors in public places to reduce energy consumption
- Replacement of obsolete technical equipment (chillers, fan coils etc)with energy efficient equipment
- In room bulk size refillable amenities to reduce plastic waste
Supporting our sponsors and exhibitors
We're working more closely than ever with our sponsors and exhibitors to ensure we all commit to doing the right thing for our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve.
In keeping with our sustainability aims at SuperReturn events we are asking that exhibitors do not provide giveaways at this event and we would like all of our attendees to embrace this sustainability goal with us.
Instead, SuperReturn events will provide QR codes to exhibitors that can be shown at their stands so that attendees can download materials such as white papers or brochures, or to simply share their details with exhibitors. Please support our aims by downloading our exhibitors’ QR codes.
Women in Private Markets Forum
Fostering networks among female private equity professionals.
The forum will bring together institutional investors, fund managers and the surrounding industry, providing a platform for women to discuss the latest trends in PE in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
ESG Summit
The ESG summit helps attendees to achieve superior returns whilst creating a more sustainable world.
The summit includes leading investors and companies that are driving positive outcomes across the full spectrum of ESG considerations: evaluating carbon performance, climate impact, waste reduction, sustainable sourcing, disclosure frameworks & standards and much more.
Charity partner: Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, by making sure they get the right support to succeed in school, work and life.
Over 2 million young people live in poverty in Britain today. They are 40% less likely to get good GCSEs, 40% less likely to make it to university twice as likely to be out of a job or study after school. jobs.
We find, build and fund high potential charities. We have a unique approach to working with our charities. We provide them with long term, unrestricted core funding, the expertise of our dedicated investment team and access to our world class pro-bono network.
Charity partner: Mental Health Resource
Mental Health Resource provide safe spaces and person-centred mental health support to help people who have complex, enduring mental health conditions improve their wellbeing. Their clients have conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, self-harm and bi-polar and often struggle with low self-esteem and sometimes lack skills to manage stressful life events.
Their 4 non-judgemental, community-focused and supportive projects are:
- The Hub: a friendly wellbeing centre.
- Reachout: Confidential, self-help support groups based out in the community.
- Reachout Youth: Helping young people share stories, develop coping strategies and make new friends.
- Assert: A specialist advocacy service provided to those detained under the Mental Health Act.
Diversity, equity & inclusion at SuperReturn
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.
Fasterforward to zero
FasterForward is our approach to sustainability — moving faster to become a zero waste and net zero carbon business.
A series of activities and commitments carried out by Informa and its partners between 2020-2025 will ensure our events continue to become 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:
- Enable one million disconnected people to access networks and knowledge by 2025
- 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
