Sustainability at NürnbergMesse

Sustainability is our guiding principle – whether in operating our venue or in holding events.

NürnbergMesse, one of the world’s 15 largest exhibition companies, aims to step up to its responsibility and align its operations with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. So dealing conscientiously with resources, treating all people equally, and developing our Exhibition Centre sustainably are matters of course for us, and the foundation of our business decisions.

That means, for instance, that events at our Exhibition Centre are becoming more and more energy-efficient, and thus easier on the climate. So your event at our NürnbergConvention Centers will likewise be well positioned for sustainability.

“We didn’t have to start from scratch – we could take advantage of NürnbergMesse’s know-how.”

Janine Rolfsmeyer, Member of the Executive Board, German Protestant Church Assembly

NürnbergMesse is a pioneering exhibition company in Germany

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to have a photovoltaic system including second-life battery storage

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to have halls certified by the German Sustainable Building Council

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to have ISO-certified environmental and energy management

The 10 fields of action of NürnbergMesse

Sustainability targets

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CO2 neutrality

CO2-neutral energy supply for the exhibition grounds by 2028

Regional purchases

75% procurement from regional sources

Water and waste

15% less water consumption and 20% less solid waste

Equal rights

25% women at first level of management

Sustainable events

We work closely with our ServicePartners to constantly improve our services’ environmental footprint, and thus to help ensure your event comes off with the lowest possible consumption of resources and the most inclusive possible participation.

How to get here and where to stay

Accessibility

Catering

Energy

Smart communication

Recycling & cleaning

All sustainable services

Certification

DEKRA certificate Energy Management ISO 50001

TÜV Certified Environmental Management System ISO 14001

Memberships

More on sustainability

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Sustainability at NürnbergMesse

You can find out a lot more about NürnbergMesse’s commitment to sustainability on our website – including the sustainability targets we’ve set ourselves in ten defined areas of action, as well as the sustainability report we’ve voluntarily included in our Annual Report.

Learn more about sustainability at NürnbergMesse

Sustainability in Destination Nuremberg

The City of Nuremberg also actively pursues sustainability – for instance, it aims to make the whole town CO2-neutral by 2040, and plans to reduce CO2¬ emissions 65%, to 1990 levels, by as early as 2030. There are already numerous offers for event organizers that contribute to this goal.

Find out more about sustainability at Nuremberg

“Blue Angel” for events

The “Blue Angel” is one of the best-known and most prestigious eco-labels in Germany. It identifies products and services that stand out on account of their sustainability. As from 2025, organizers can also obtain “Blue Angel DE-UZ 236” certification for their events if all the conditions are satisfied. This is precisely where our exhibition venue meets the relevant criteria. These include our environmentally friendly travel options to and from our events, our energy-efficient buildings, 100% green electricity, sustainable catering and sophisticated waste management. Use this certification and the eco-label to promote your event.

Want to know more details about sustainability at NürnbergMesse?

Tanja Rätsch

Executive Director Corporate Liaison & Sustainability

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Here's how we practice sustainability

Find out more about current sustainability projects on the NürnbergMesse website.

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Solar City Nuremberg: City and Trade Fair push photovoltaics ahead

Bavaria’s most powerful photovoltaic system has been generating solar power on the roofs of NürnbergMesse’s exhibition halls since 2023. In total, we generate green electricity on a total area of 75,000 square meters.

Read the article on Solar City Nuremberg

Aerial view of NürnbergMesse with solar panels on the roof.

Saving together: Energy management at NürnbergMesse

NürnbergMesse was already certified to DIN ISO 50001 back in 2014. That involved auditing all of NürnbergMesse’s energy consumption and defining an energy policy with specific energy savings targets.

Read the article on energy management at NürnbergMesse