Our social responsibility
CSR @Grüne Woche and Messe Berlin
For Grüne Woche and Messe Berlin, Corporate Social Responsibility means taking responsibility for Berlin as a business location and for the wider community, as well as for our business partners and employees.
“Responsible business practices, security, confidentiality and data protection, integrity, diversity and open communication, as well as social responsibility and sustainability – these are the values that guide us in our day-to-day work.”
CSR at Grünen Woche
As Grüne Woche - we see ourselves as a platform for diversity and inclusion. We actively promote a barrier-free visit to the fair that enables everyone to fully experience and enjoy our event. To this end, we offer a range of measures, including
- Wheelchair rental: our wheelchair rental service ensures that guests with mobility impairments can navigate the exhibition halls comfortably without having to rely on external assistance.
- Inclusion tours: Our specially trained guides offer tailored tours for visitors with a range of impairments to ensure they can experience all exhibitions and activities to the best of their ability.
- Barrier-free website: On our Barrier-free side we inform about all services regarding a Barrier-free fair visit. The page is written in easy language and includes sign language videos to make information about Grüne Wooche even more accessible and make it easier for our guests to attend.
Stand construction using reusable materials
It is essential not only to showcase high-quality products, but also to consider environmental and social responsibility when planning your trade fair presence. Often, even small changes can make a difference. For example, certified wood and recyclable materials can be taken into account when selecting materials.
- The stand concept of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) at Grüne Woche 2023 used reusable construction elements and recyclable materials, among other measures, and can serve as an example of more sustainable stand construction. Find out more (PDF, 2.0 MB).
Food rescue
Through an initiative by Berliner Tafel e. V. in cooperation with Messe Berlin GmbH, surplus food can be donated to people in need.
Grüne Woche exhibitors are encouraged to donate any surplus food to Berliner Tafel. To make this as easy as possible, Berliner Tafel has its own stand where exhibitors can get in touch directly. Comprehensive logistical support is also provided to ensure that donated food reaches distribution points across the city as quickly as possible.
Deposit boxes
For the first time there will be deposit collection boxes in the main entrance areas of the fair. Our guests can donate their bottles with deposit at these collection points. The collected donations will completely benefit the Berliner Tafel. Learn more (website in german only).
As a signatory to the "Diversity Charter", Messe Berlin has been committed to actively implementing diversity within the company since 2015.
Messe Berlin successfully implemented the "Equal Pay Check" in December 2014.
Together with the Alliance, we are working towards a prejudice-free society.