Sustainability
20 years of applied sustainability
The Forum Compraverde Buygreen concretely applies the principles of Green Public Procurement and the Italian Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) for events to the organisation of the event itself. From communication and event setup to mobility, catering services, materials and supplier selection, the Forum integrates environmental sustainability, inclusion, accessibility and circular economy principles into the management of the event, turning sustainable procurement into a real, verifiable and measurable practice.
Sustainability has been a core element of the Forum Compraverde Buygreen since its very first edition. Over the years, the Forum has progressively evolved its management model by integrating the most advanced tools for sustainable event management, from the ISO 20121 standard to the Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) for events introduced by Ministerial Decree no. 459 of 19 October 2022.
The Forum adopts an approach aimed at reducing environmental and social impacts throughout the entire life cycle of the event: from communication and event setups to mobility, materials and the involvement of suppliers and stakeholders.
The application of CAM criteria to the Forum also ensures compliance with the DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) principle, substantially reducing the complexity of assessing conformity with this principle and contributing to the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda by promoting sustainable production and consumption models, accessibility, inclusion and local development.
Digital and accessible communication
Programmes, registrations and information materials are mainly available in accessible digital formats in order to reduce paper consumption and facilitate access to content.
Sustainable printed materials
The Forum’s printed materials are produced on FSC-certified or recycled paper using low environmental impact printing processes.
Reusable event setups
Panels, totems, banners and display supports are designed, whenever possible, to be reused across different editions of the Forum and in other events, limiting waste and reducing material consumption.
Local supply chains and suppliers
The Forum prioritises collaboration with local suppliers, businesses and organisations, supporting local supply chains and reducing logistics-related impacts.
Waste prevention and management
The event promotes waste reduction through material reuse, the limitation of single-use items and separate waste collection across the event spaces.
Sustainable catering
Catering services adopt criteria consistent with the CAM for events, favouring sustainable products and solutions aimed at reducing food waste.
Sustainable mobility
The Forum venue is accessible by public transport and the event promotes low environmental impact mobility solutions.
Inclusion and accessibility
The Forum promotes accessible and inclusive tools, spaces and content to ensure broad and conscious participation.
Sustainability governance
A dedicated working group coordinates the Forum’s sustainability actions, monitoring the implementation of CAM and ISO 20121 criteria through verification and monitoring tools.
Forum Compraverde Buygreen Sustainability Policy
Forum Compraverde Buygreen Sustainability Plan