We are conscious of the importance of ensuring that

Showcase is an environmentally sustainable event, and we

are actively working to reduce waste and carbon emissions

levels.

The Venue

The RDS is centrally located, with good public transport

links, and with a range of accommodation options nearby

It holds the ISO 50001:2018 standard for Energy

Management Systems

There is a 100kwp solar installation on site, with a further

1MW of potential roof space earmarked for development

through to the end of 2025

It is expanding its network of electric vehicle charging

stations in 2023 to help facilitate the transition to

sustainable transportation, and it is increasing the number

of bicycle stands available on site to encourage people

attending events there to use active transport

Catering – all event catering points use compostable food

packaging and coffee cups

Waste - it segregates dry mixed recyclables, waste timber,

green waste, food and other compostable waste so they

enter the appropriate waste processing streams

Sustainability only works if we are all involved and working

together, so we encourage all participants to engage with

the sustainability initiatives being employed at this year’s

event:

Bring your own reusable bottle - water refill points will be

located in the registration area. Use the appropriate bin

when disposing of any waste – this helps us to maintain the

‘zero waste to landfill’ policy at the RDS.

Take public transport or avail of the 5 solar powered EV

charging points located in the Merrion Road carpark. Use

the Show as an opportunity to arrange as many meetings as

you can thereby reducing the need to make additional trips

in the future.

Attendees

Bring a bag, pen and any other items you may need during the day.

Download the Showcase App and use the QR code on the

back of your badge holder to access the Show catalogue.

Photograph business cards or flyers instead of taking a

physical copy.

Exhibitors

Use QR codes instead of printed materials to provides

attendees with information.

Provide samples and giveaways made from sustainable or

reusable materials.

Use sustainable stand materials where possible

Balloons

The balloons used at the event are made from biodegradable

latex. They decompose at a rate comparable to an oak leaf.

They are responsibly sourced throught Forest Stewardship

Council Plantations that are Rain Forset Alliance Certified.