2009 News Releases

29 April

UBM Live is first to achieve BS8901 self certification

UBM Live is the first of the major exhibition organisers to achieve BS8901 self certification, the new British Standard for sustainable event management. UBM Live have been working religiously to employ more sustainable ways of working, incorporating environmental and social issues through sales, marketing and operations across all their exhibitions, events and awards ceremonies.

Adopting best practice and developing innovative solutions to environmental issues has become a key factor in UBM’s day to day practice, with e-communication being widely used to minimise print wastage, effective measures being taken to reduce wastage at exhibitions, awards and events, the use of lower carbon-emitting forms of transport for sales teams and using local food suppliers at awards ceremonies - just a few examples of how UBM has achieved this official recognition of their effort to integrate sustainability across the business.

“We are delighted to have achieved BS8901 certification, demonstrating our commitment to incorporating environmental best practice across all our business activities,” commented Mirabelle Chatterjee, Group Operations Director, who has played a fundamental part in this green initiative.

“We have done our very best to ensure all teams contribute to the sustainability of UBM Live. Substantial progress can be seen across all portfolios within the business and we will strive to continue our greener culture!”

BS 8901 is the new British Standard which has been developed specifically for the events industry with a purpose of helping the industry to operate in a more sustainable manner. The standard defines the requirements for a sustainable event management system to ensure an enduring and balanced approach to economic activity, environmental responsibility and social progress.

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Contact:

Sam Fisher          PR Manager       +44 (0)20 7921 8089         sam.fisher@ubm.com

Editors Notes:

More examples of UBM’s sustainability

• Interiors Birmingham 2009 ceased taking A3 floor plans on-site, saving over 2000 sheets of A3 paper.
• Gangway carpet was not used in approximately half of Bar 08, saving 6100m² of gangway carpet
• All shows use recyclable carpet, in 2008 approximately 170,000m² of carpet was recycled
• Visitor E-tickets are widely used instead of being mailed, online previews are used instead of printed versions
• Filtered tap water is used on tables rather than bottled water at awards ceremonies

About UBM

UBM Live, formally part of CMP Information, provides leading integrated media solutions across 30 different markets. Operating predominantly in the UK, its events, publications, awards and websites offer professionals in Interiors, Security, Licensed Travel, Travel & Venues, Customer Management, Safety & Health and Facilities the ultimate event or media platform to bring buyers and sellers together.

Its leading brands include the Interiors Birmingham – the second largest exhibition in the UK; IFSEC – the world’s leading security event, The National Business Awards, The Publican magazine, TTG and ATC.

UBM Live has 40 exhibitions, 12 publications and over 15 digital products and awards  shows. Each year 250,000 marketers attend its shows, over 100,000 professionals receive UBM Live publications, while each month its website generate over 1 million page impressions. UBM Live has recently extended its leading brands into Abu Dhabi and India.

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