main partner
11—14.12.25 Antwerp Expo
main partner
Every year, we strive to reinforce our commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues at both the Art Antwerp and Art Brussels fairs.
At our fair, sustainability is more than a commitment — it’s a mindset that informs every aspect of our organization.
Our carpets are supplied by Rewind, whose products are 100% recyclable, ensuring minimal impact on the environment. We also drastically reduce the use of plastic through simple but effective actions: offering reusable water bottles at the stands instead of single-use plastic ones, and serving drinks in real glassware rather than disposable alternatives.
Catering is handled by KTCHN, which emphasizes local, seasonal, and homemade food, with the goal of minimizing waste at every step. We also take pride in reusing our walls and other construction materials year after year — an approach that reduces both waste and emissions.
In terms of communication, we prioritize digital invitations, and when print is necessary, we use 100% recycled paper. Finally, in partnership with GOFOREST, we plant one tree for every participating gallery each year, contributing to global reforestation efforts.
Together, these actions reflect our ongoing dedication to hosting a fair that respects the environment while offering a high-quality experience to all.
Young visitors aged 16 to 26 can purchase reduced-fee tickets for just €10, while children under 16 enjoy free entry to the fair — making it easier for a new generation to discover and engage with the art world.
From Friday to Sunday, we offer free guided visits every day, made possible by our main partner. These tours provide an ideal introduction to the fair and a deeper look at selected highlights.
We are an active member of the GCC (Gallery Climate Coalition), an international community of arts organisations working to reduce our sector’s environmental impacts.
Plant trees with impact. Follow the projects we support on our personal dashboard: GoForest Impact Dashboard
We’re proud to share that we’ve achieved Active Member status with the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC)!
This recognition reflects the meaningful steps we’ve taken towards environmental responsibility, guided by four key actions encouraged by the GCC:
— Measuring our impact through a carbon report or audit
— Taking action by appointing a Green Ambassador
— Publicly committing through our Environmental Responsibility Statement
— Reviewing and reflecting on our progress and future goals
We’re honoured to be part of the third cohort of Active Members, which includes 120 organisations, artists, and individuals committed to sustainability in the arts.
Easyfairs wins the 2024 UFI Sustainable Development Award
On 2 July 2024, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named international events organiser Easyfairs as the winner of the 2024 UFI Sustainable Development Award. The topic for this year’s award was “Best example of sustainability integration into business proposals”.
Easyfairs’ submission covered both the intrinsic sustainability of its business model and overall roadmap, which includes initiatives engaging all stakeholders.
Edwin Van der Vennet, Chair of this year’s jury, declared, “Congratulations to Easyfairs for their very comprehensive and inspiring case. Their systematic, data-driven and widespread approach to tackling sustainability establishes a culture of sustainability that can serve as an example to many in the industry”.
Also, Easyfairs has received multiple accolades in recent months. It won this year’s Exhibitions News ESG Award as well as the Best Managed Companies Award for the sixth year running, both of these recognised Easyfairs’ recorded progress on carbon footprint reduction, initiatives on diversity, equality and inclusion as well as how the company is making a positive impact on local and business communities.
The UFI Sustainable Development Awards celebrate excellence in areas ranging from human resources and digital innovation to marketing and sustainable development.