we create meetings that bring people and society forward
Our operations are certified to ISO 20121, an international standard for event sustainability. Through this certification, Stockholmsmässan can influence and contribute to a more sustainable meeting industry.
Our focus areas
Stockholmsmässan’s sustainability work is based on three focus areas: social sustainability, environmental sustainability and business sustainability.
Sustainable Development Goals
As the largest meeting place in the Nordic region, sustainability is a natural part of our business.
waste hierarchy
As part of our sustainability work, we follow the EU Waste Hierarchy, which consists of five steps that guide how waste should be managed to be as sustainable as possible.
Net zero carbon events
Stockholmsmässan is affiliated with Net Zero Carbon Events – a global industry initiative to address climate change.
iso certification
We are ISO certified to the international standard for event sustainability.
Shore certification
Stockholmsmässan shows the way forward for the meetings industry – we are SHORE certified in high international security class.
Recycling
Stockholmsmässan works long-term with various forms of reuse projects. All the fairs, meetings and congresses we organize should make a big impression and leave a small footprint.
Harry Plotter
Stockholmsmässan’s robot plotter Harry Plotter is tasked with designing stand locations for trade fairs.
SUSTAINABILITY DAYS
We hold annual Sustainability Days and invite employees to raise awareness of the company’s sustainability efforts and inspire new sustainability initiatives.
Our sustainability policy (PDF)
Our owners, the City of Stockholm, have tasked us with selling and marketing Stockholm as one of Europe’s leading meeting places. The mission also includes strengthening the competitiveness of the business sector in the region. To achieve our mission, we must operate in a way that is sustainable for people and society.
Find out more in our sustainability policy 2025 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Work enviroment responsibility (PDF)
At Stockholmsmässan we want to create an as secure and safe working environment as possible, for our own employees and you who works here for someone else. All work in production – before, during and after the events – naturally entails various risks. This document describes the risks that you as event and booth constructor need to be aware of when you work at Stockholmsmässan, what you can do to lower these and how you thereby contribute to a safer work environment for everyone.
our contributions:
1. Our operations are certified to ISO 20121, an international standard for event sustainability. Through certification, Stockholmsmässan can influence and contribute to a more sustainable meeting industry.
2. We have climate-neutral electricity, district cooling, gas and diesel.
3. The majority of our vehicles are electric
4. Stockholmsmässan respects human rights and international conventions. Our goal is a gender-equal, diverse and inclusive work environment and good working conditions, free from discrimination.
5. We have zero tolerance for bribery and corruption and we will act ethically in all relationships.
6. Stockholmsmässan supports Agenda 2030 and the UN 17 Global Goals.
sustainable tips for exhibitors
We have collected tips on things that can be good to think about before your participation at Stockholmsmässan.