Sustainability is a matter close to our hearts – in everything we do. Whether it's trade fairs, conferences, or year-round formats, we design our offerings with responsibility and foresight. Discover what we are already achieving and how you, as part of the PCIM community, can contribute to a green and fair future.
Our motivation
Power electronics is the key to a sustainable future. In the PCIM – Hub for Power Electronics, innovations are created that make this future possible. Equally important to us is our effort to shape the platforms where these developments take place in a responsible way.
Sustainability as a strategic responsibility
Sustainability is firmly anchored in our corporate strategy. As part of Mesago and the Messe Frankfurt Group, we take ecological, social, and economic responsibility – both today and with a view to tomorrow. Step by step, and through annual evaluations, we are developing goals and measures within our sustainability strategy that will bring us closer to a sustainable future in the event industry.
Our measures for a sustainable PCIM Expo & Conference
The PCIM Expo & Conference is the heart of the PCIM – Hub for Power Electronics and our most powerful lever in achieving greater sustainability. Our goal is to conduct future-oriented events that combine ecological responsibility with technological progress.
Our sustainability strategy for the PCIM Expo & Conference currently focuses on two key areas:
- Resources & waste: We are always working to reduce the resource consumption of our events by using sustainable materials, minimizing waste, and raising awareness among all participants.
- Mobility: We promote climate-friendly travel to and from our events and are expanding on ways to offset our unavoidable emissions – always following the principle “avoid, reduce, compensate”. In 2025, nearly 30% of surveyed visitors traveled to Nuremberg by train or public transport.
Below you will find all the measures we are taking to make the event more sustainable.
Tips on sustainable event participation
Sustainability is a collaborative process – and every contribution matters. That’s why we want to offer you, as an exhibitor or participant, simple and practical ways to support resource conservation and CO₂ reduction before, during, and after the event.
For exhibitors
The Sustainability Guide for Exhibitors offers useful insights and practical tips to help you design your exhibition participation sustainably.
Before the event
Even in the preparation phase, important steps toward greater sustainability can be taken:
- Plan climate-friendly travel: Use a DB event ticket or public transport, or organize carpools. Electric vehicles can be charged at the 84 charging stations on the exhibition grounds.
- Choose accommodation consciously: Choose a hotel that is certified as sustainable (e.g. GreenSign, Green Key, Green Globe).
- Design your booth sustainably: Opt for modular construction, avoid digital printing where possible, and leave out references to years on printed materials to allow for reuse.
- Rethink print products: Avoid printed materials where possible. If needed, use certified paper (e.g. FSC, Blue Angel).
- Choose promotional items wisely: Focus on durable, useful giveaways with ecological or social value.
- Plan booth catering responsibly: Choose regional, seasonal, and vegan/vegetarian options in appropriate quantities. Use reusable dishes.
- Plan efficiently: Did you know that a single trade fair visit can replace an average of five business trips? This was confirmed by a recent study by the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA). Make full use of this potential by planning your presence in detail and inviting your customers and prospects in advance.
During the event
Even small decisions during the event can have a big impact:
- Stay mobile sustainably: Use public transport or carpool to get to the event.
- Plan staff fairly: Ensure reasonable working hours for your booth team.
- Raise staff awareness: Inform your team about sustainable behavior and your company’s values.
- Prioritize regional service providers: Support local suppliers and short transport routes.
- Use digital tickets: Show your event ticket digitally – it saves paper. If you have a printed ticket, reuse your lanyard.
After the event
The responsible handling of remaining materials is key once the event has ended:
- Dispose of materials properly: Ensure proper separation for better recycling.
- Check for recycling and reuse: Consider which materials can be reused or passed on.
- Use storage: Keep booth modules, graphics, and other elements for future events.
- Analyze your footprint: Evaluate the environmental impact of your trade fair presence and identify potential for greater sustainability.
For participants
Before the event
Even in the preparation phase, important steps toward greater sustainability can be taken:
- Plan climate-friendly travel: Use a DB event ticket or public transport, or organize carpools. Electric vehicles can be charged at the 84 charging stations on the exhibition grounds.
- Choose sustainable accommodation: Look for sustainability labels like GreenSign, Green Key, or Green Globe when booking your hotel.
- Plan efficiently: Did you know that a single trade fair visit can replace an average of five business trips? This was confirmed by a recent study by the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA). Make the most of this potential by planning your visit in advance to ensure you use your time on site effectively.
During the event
Even small decisions during the event can have a big impact:
- Use public transport or carpool for your travel to the fair.
- Show your ticket digitally – it saves paper and is always accessible. If you have a printed ticket, reuse your lanyard.
- Avoid waste: Reduce the amount of trash you generate and separate waste properly.
- Choose sustainable food: Opt for regional, seasonal, and preferably plant-based meals.
- Accept responsibly: Only take giveaways you truly need. Choose durable and useful items, and avoid disposable products.
Nuremberg’s exhibition grounds: a forward-thinking location
The PCIM takes place at the NürnbergMesse venue – a partner that combines its ecological, social, and economic responsibilities in a comprehensive sustainability strategy. This includes energy-efficient infrastructure and environmentally friendly catering options. For more information about NürnbergMesse’s sustainability efforts, please visit their website.