SUSTAINABILITY and CSR
"Trade fairs contribute to climate protection and sustainability by efficiently bringing together numerous personal contacts and thus reducing the need for additional individual trips.
On average, trade fairs help avoid 5.1 separate trips per day and per visitor."
"From the AUMA study 'The Added Value of Trade Fair Visits: How Individual Business Trips Can Be Avoided'.
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AREAS OF ACTION
Where we are active and making a contribution
Quality Education
Quality Education
Promoting education and training plays a key role in strengthening the economic dimension of sustainable development – as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4, 8, 9).
Jobs
Jobs
The Talent Hub is directly linked to the economic dimension of sustainability. The aviation industry not only tackles environmental challenges but also contributes to the economy in a sustainable way.
Shuttle – Arrival, Departure & Mobility
Shuttle – Arrival, Departure & Mobility
The exhibition grounds in Selchow are located right next to BER Airport and are ideally connected to Berlin.
Exhibition Construction and Temporary Structures
Exhibition Construction and Temporary Structures
Sustainable exhibition construction means: eco-friendly materials, local partners, and accessible, resource-efficient solutions on site.
Giveaways
Giveaways
Since 2019, the ILA team has been producing bags made from its own recycled exhibition materials. Not only are the materials sustainable, but so is the production process.
Catering
Catering
Sustainable catering is a priority for ILA participants, as well as for exhibitors and staff.
Technology & Energy
Technology & Energy
Lighting and sound systems for booths and stages, heating or cooling for the exhibition halls – energy is essential for our events.
Waste Management
Waste Management
From packaging to booth materials – waste is inevitable at trade fairs and congresses. With innovative solutions, we aim to continuously minimize waste during our events.
Quality Education
On the STAGES of ILA, intensive scientific exchange takes place.Topics such as “Business and Sustainability in Aviation” are discussed in panels and workshops, offering participants insight into the economic advantages of sustainable work strategies. On these conference platforms – aerospace and defense industry segments are examined in depth.
Jobs
Talents are drawn to companies that promote sustainability and economic stability. One of ILA’s goals is to foster sustainable careers through diversity, education, and economic opportunity.
Shuttle – Arrival, Departure & Mobility
Berlin’s and BER Airport’s infrastructure includes:
• Accommodation near the exhibition grounds
• Hotels with sustainability certifications/seals
• Free shuttle service via public transport during ILA
• Electric golf carts for on-site shuttling at the exhibition grounds
• 10 EV charging stations at chalets and parking areas
Exhibition Construction and Temporary Structures
In line with sustainable exhibition practices, Messe Berlin uses eco-friendly and recyclable building materials and ensures 100% recycling of flooring. The use of rental furniture and plants helps reduce resource consumption and waste. Wherever possible, local suppliers from the Berlin region are involved to minimize transport distances. All serviced areas are designed to be accessible to promote inclusion. Local storage facilities also support efficient logistics – enabling exhibition operations in harmony with the environment and society.
Catering
Sustainable catering for ILA participants, exhibitors, and staff focuses on:
• Products from organic farming and fair trade, certified organic, seasonal, and transported in environmentally friendly ways
• Portion planning to reduce food waste
• Vegan and vegetarian catering options
• Water provided by the German Armed Forces and the organizers for self-service refill
Giveaways
From banner to bag – these are upcycling products made from banners.
Technology & Energy
To reduce our energy consumption and related CO₂ emissions, we began developing a comprehensive energy concept over ten years ago. Energy-efficient LED technology is used especially in lighting systems. Additionally, ILA planning emphasizes efficient transport logistics to keep transport distances short.
Waste Management
At Messe Berlin we are reusing materials, separating recyclables, and reintegrating them into the recycling loop.
The “Innovation Board” working group: exchange and development of solutions for efficient waste management together with our waste disposal partner ALBA.
Collaboration with the Berlin Senate Department for Environment, Mobility, Consumer and Climate Protection on the Zero Waste initiative ReUse Berlin to promote the reuse of booth construction materials.
We already use eco-friendly carpets and flooring solutions in many areas. For example, Escolita carpet tiles can be reused multiple times, and Rewind carpets are 100% recyclable.
