Sandton 1-3 November Cape Town 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2013 Sustainability is YOUR Responsibility The Green Expo is all about promoting sustainable and ecofriendly lifestyles; Living and working smarter, by raising the consciousness of: – Climate Change and carbon footprint – Energy and water saving – Recycling and waste reduction – Responsible tourism – Organic products – Biodiversity and preservation of species – Efficient and alternative transportation and travel www.thegreenexpo.co.za Sustainability is profitable • Sustainability is no longer optional! • Huge Opportunities are being created by: • • • • • Shifting of the public mindset Media hype around climate change Fuel and energy costs Legislation, penalties and carbon taxes Publicity around endangered species Program • Speakers Platform • Green Movies • Friday – Invited trade guests and Event Greening Forum seminar • Friday Evening - Awards www.thegreenexpo.co.za Exhibitor Proposition The Green Expo is a real opportunity for all businesses or organizations that are involved with /or would like to publicise their efforts in sustainable business practices: • Reduction of carbon emissions • Energy, water and fuel saving and alternatives. • Green Building • Sustainable (Eco) Tourism • Recycling and recycled materials & products • Green Design • Organic products and foods • Biodiversity and protection of species 2012 Competition Green House Giveaway Fashion at the GREEN Expo www.thegreenexpo.co.za 2012 PR & Advertising Value • • • • • • • National Geographic Channels Top Billing Feature Expresso feature TV Interviews Simply Green magazine Odyssey magazine Total PR and advertising value in excess of R8 Million www.thegreenexpo.co.za Carbon Footprint! • • • • • • • • • Exhibitor eco-friendly audit. Purchase of trees to offset footprint. Goody Bags to be from re-cycled materials and re-useable Show guide distributed only to those who want them. We discourage the use of flyers and encourage electronic communications, QR codes and mobile apps Energy saving (CFL and LED) lighting only. Carbon Offset and RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) Tree planting to further reduce carbon footprint. Organic catering and re-usable or recyclable catering equipment www.thegreenexpo.co.za Green Partnerships The expo will forge partnerships with government bodies and NGO/NPOs dedicated to sustainability issues. The Green Expo has partnered with: • Simply Green as Print media partner • National Geographic Channel • Icologie – to keep us on our own “green” track . • Greenpop – to offset CO2 by planting trees. Also partnered with: Award winning exhibition organisers! • • • • • • • Winners of Best Exhibition in South Africa since 2006 – 2010 - SABC Education Baba Indaba Top Business Woman of the Year for Gender Empowerment 2009– Three City Events (Pty) Ltd Chairman of the EXSA (Exhibition Association of South Africa 2010 and 2011 Founding members of The Event Greening Forum SA Gold Award for the Most Memorable Event in 2009 for SABC Education Baba Indaba Finalist in 2010 for Most Memorable Event for Kids Indaba Finalist in the 2012 Top Business Woman of the year. Members of: www.thegreenexpo.co.za Exhibitor Opportunities Exhibition space – R1650 per m2 Sponsorship Opportunities • Stage sponsor (Talks & Entertainment) • Green Movies (Screened throughout the exhibition) • Green Art (120m2 of curated art exhibit) • Comp Ticket sponsor (40,000 comp tickets distributed) www.thegreenexpo.co.za Join Now! Sandton (Convention Centre) 1-3 November 2013 Cape Town (CTICC) 29 Nov -1 Dec 2013. Tel : 021 689 3262 Email : info@thegreenexpo.co.za Web : www.thegreenexpo.co.za