Be a Good Guest: Exhibitor Edition
As an exhibitor, you play a key role in shaping the environmental impact of MWC. By becoming a Good Guest, you commit to thoughtful, responsible choices that support the event, the city, and the planet.
Support MWC’s sustainability goals – lead by example.
Adopt the Right Mindset & Plan Sustainably
Sustainability starts with intention. From the moment you begin planning until the final day of the event, every decision matters.
- Design responsibly: Use reusable, recyclable, or upcycled materials in your booth.
- Cut the clutter: Avoid single-use plastics and limit unnecessary giveaways.
- Source smart: Work with local partners and prioritize eco-certified suppliers.
Thoughtful preparation leads to meaningful impact — plan with purpose.
Use the Sustainable Project Manager Checklist as your guide to create a truly green booth experience.
Travel Smart & Lead in Transportation Responsibility
Make sustainability part of your journey. Choose low-impact travel options to help reduce emissions and support MWC’s environmental goals.
- Use the MWC Free Public Transport Pass to move around the city with ease.
- Encourage your team to carpool, travel by train, or book non-stop flights to minimise carbon output.
- Opt for airlines with offset programmes to balance your travel footprint.
- Favour shared and public transport throughout the event.
Every sustainable choice counts — start with how you get here. More information available soon.
Contribute Generously Through the Donation Room
- Extend the life of your materials and make a lasting impact.
- Donate construction materials, surplus furniture, unused equipment, and decor items to reduce waste and support local community initiatives.
- Your contributions help power social and cultural programmes in Barcelona, while promoting the values of the circular economy.
Let’s turn leftover resources into meaningful change. Interested? Click here to learn more (Link to Donation Room page – coming soon)
Think Energy, Act Efficiently
Energy matters — for your booth, your brand, and the planet. Make conscious choices to reduce your energy footprint:
- Use LED lighting for low-energy, high-impact visibility.
- Power down screens and equipment when not in use.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source energy-efficient technologies and solutions.
Small changes lead to big savings — for both the environment and your operations.
Manage Waste With Care
Help us keep MWC clean and sustainable by disposing of waste responsibly:
- Sort and clear waste daily: Ensure all trash and debris is removed from your stand and surrounding area each day during both build-up and dismantling phases. Full waste management guidelines here
- Separate materials correctly: Use the designated bins to properly dispose of recyclables, general waste, and food waste. More info on waste separation here
Every action counts — let’s reduce, reuse, and recycle together.
Leave a Lasting Positive Impact. Inspire and Engage.
Engage your visitors with your sustainability story — show how your brand truly walks the talk.
Why It all Matters
Being a Good Guest is about showing respect:
To our host city, Barcelona;
To the event we’re shaping together, MWC;
And to the one home we all share, our planet.
Bring It to Life: Be a Good Guest
- Before the Event: Review the sustainability guide, complete your checklist, and plan for donation logistics.
- On-site: Operate your booth sustainably— conserve energy, sort waste, use sustainable materials, and make your green actions visible.
- At Dismantling: Donate items in the Donation Room and leave your space waste-free.
- After the Event: Share your sustainability results (e.g., items donated, energy saved) to inspire future exhibitors.
Every thoughtful choice, no matter how small, contributes to a greater collective impact. When thousands of exhibitors act responsibly, we create meaningful change — together.
General Sustainable Practices
MWC26 Barcelona will be a Carbon Neutral event by offsetting 100% of its emissions with reduction and absorption projects and compliance with internationally recognized standards (VCS-VERRA, Gold Standard, ACR, among others). The neutrality will be verified by the ISO 14068-1 neutrality standard, respecting the principle of the hierarchy of emission reduction, emission abatement and offsetting (in previous years, the event's neutrality has been verified by the international standard PAS 2060). For further information visit our MWC Environmental Programme.
Barcelona is proud to be a Biosphere World Class Destination - Since 2011 the city holds the Biosphere responsible tourism certificate in line with the international criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
