Responsible Consumption And Production
Sustainable Development Goals: 11
Introducing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) with its two corporate divisions, Trade Fairs and CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, is committed to ensuring responsible and sustainable operations.
We base our commitment on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to reconcile economic interests with ecological and social causes.
We feel it is our responsibility to follow these principles of sustainable operations in every respect, and we consider doing so as a fundamental element of our corporate culture.
Goal 11: Responsible Consumption & Action
Limiting the use of consumable items helps minimise our ecological footprint. We also aim to minimise paper use in our offices; wherever paper is required, we use recycled paper. We do not use plastic cutlery or other plastic eating utensils in our offices.
When selecting service providers, we assign great importance to sustainability: for example, cleaning companies are expected to use biodegradable cleaning agents wherever possible. We minimise the use of road salt, except on surfaces which are especially hazardous. Our catering partner Käfer gives preference to regional, seasonal and organic food supplies and optimises quantities for the number of participants. Based on the HMC Purchasing department’s sustainability guidelines, HMC prefers regional service partners and suppliers, which are bound by long-term contracts.
All waste produced at HMC is properly separated and disposed of. All exhibitors are required to minimise waste. All paper, glass and packaging waste produced during events is recycled properly. Non-recyclable waste is taken to incinerators which comply with the strict emission limits of the German Federal Emission Control Act. We collect glass and old batteries centrally for proper recycling.
CCH business unit
CCH uses water-saving fixtures to reduce water flow rates and rinse volumes. If you also discover filled water carafes on your banquet table, this usually comes directly from the special water filters at the CCH.
