Some of our initiatives:

I Eco–friendly communications campaign

 Since 2002, VITeff has had a dedicated website where visitors and exhibitors can find all the information they need about VITeff, including an online catalogue, practical information, map and programme.

 Since 2004, VITeff has been using a monthly e-newsletter to communicate with exhibitors and visitors. By using the internet, we have considerably reduced our “hard copy” mailings.

 All of our marketing and communications documents are printed double-sided.

 At the end of each show, we count the number of unused documents in order to cut down on printing at the next show.

 An eco-friendly section has been created on www.viteff.com, on which all of our initiatives are clearly listed.

 The following wording appears at the bottom of all of our emails: “Be environmentally friendly – unless it is necessary, please do not print this email.”

 VITeff and Reims and Epernay CCI only use Imprim Vert, PEFC and FSC printers.

II Eco-friendly transport

 In our practical information section, we provide exhibitors and visitors with all the information that they need to come to the show by public transport, including free shuttle bus and train timetables.

 We are in contact with a car sharing website from the Marne region and we are planning to provide this service at the 2009 show.

 VITeff has been a partner of SNCF for several years and offers promotional vouchers giving 20% off train tickets.

 Ask our partner, Toyota, to solely supply us with Prius models, as they use Hybrid Synergy Drive® technology.

III Purchasing, equipment and service selection policy

 The official VITeff stand design and construction company is based in the region, considerably limiting transport.

 The majority of caterers at VITeff sell regional products.

 We limit the distribution of advertising materials as they are often thrown away.

 We distribute biodegradable bags.

IV Controlling consumption and managing waste

 Our caterer uses reusable crockery and cutlery.

 We are in contact with a service provider in order to set up a quality waste management system:

• During set-up: Provision of bins for wood, cardboard, film, covers and unrecyclable waste and removal of waste.
• During VITeff: Provision of green bins for glass, yellow bins for recyclable waste and black bins for unrecyclable waste and removal of waste. SITA also provides exhibitors with the corresponding bin bags.
• During the dismantling phase: Provision of bins for wood, cardboard, film and covers and unrecyclable waste and removal of waste. Removal and recycling of the carpet.

 Instead of installing independent sinks, we offer exhibitors a glass hire / washing service. This means that exhibitors do not have to wash their glasses themselves and also enables us to save water.

V Raising awareness about the environment

 The environment is an important part of our programme: water, carbon, biodiversity and climatology plans.

 We are going to produce a green paper for exhibitors and partners on “what to do” during the trade show.

 Set up an environment information point at the show.

 Produce an environmental audit highlighting the impact of initiatives carried out during VITeff and circulate it to partners and the media.