Sustainability: Ecological, Economic, Social
As our motto "Growth in Balance" suggests, Leipziger Messe and thus also the Congress Center Leipzig are committed to corporate responsibility and the principle of sustainability. We respect and take into account the interests of the environment as well as those of our fellow human beings and business partners. Dedicated to sustainability as a guiding principle, we strive to conserve resources, save energy, develop regional synergies and address social issues in our role as an organiser, service provider and partner for international events. For our achievements in environmental protection, social responsibility and economic sustainability, we have been awarded Green Globe environmental and sustainability certification with platinum member status.
Leipziger Messe has declared its commitment to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (PDF, 1 MB) of the United Nations. These 17 goals provide guiding principles for sustainable development that can be used by governments, civil societies, individuals and businesses when addressing the global challenges of poverty, social injustice, climate change and environmental degradation. We contribute by focussing our sustainability strategy on the following six SDGs which reflect our core business.
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 13: Climate action
Environmental Responsibility
By conserving resources and using energy, water and finite raw materials consciously, Leipziger Messe shows how environmental sustainability can be implemented in the event business. You can find out more about the sustainable design of the exhibition grounds and how we use resources responsibly. In addition, Leipziger Messe has invested in a range of initiatives supporting sustainability in the areas of energy supply, advertising and mobility.
Economic Responsibility
For a company to be economically sustainable it must be profitable in the long term, while also making a positive contribution to society and the economy. Leipziger Messe is a powerful economic engine in the city and local area. Among other things, it creates and secures jobs. As a driving force of sustainability, we develop and implement innovative concepts. Responsible, legally compliant business practices are essential prerequisites for successful, sustainable growth.
Social Responsibility
Long-term sustainability is dependent on social factors and their positive impact on employees and service partners. Leipziger Messe has incorporated numerous social components into its business strategy and integrated the following into its corporate activities: fair and transparent pay governed by a collective wage agreement, professional development and training opportunities, a broadly based health management programme, flexible working time models and other initiatives to support employees in balancing work and family.
