Be a Good Guest: Exhibitor Edition

As an exhibitor, your actions help reduce the environmental footprint and create lasting value for the entire ecosystem. 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.

From Smart Design to Lasting Value

Start Smart: Design with Intention

Sustainability begins in the drawing board. As you plan your stand, think beyond aesthetics and function — consider the footprint you leave behind.

• Design responsibly by choosing reusable, recyclable, or upcycled materials
• Cut the clutter by avoiding single-use plastics and limiting unnecessary giveaways
• Source smart by partnering with local suppliers and prioritising eco-certified products

By designing with care, you're already laying the foundation for a booth that can give back — because what you bring in thoughtfully today can serve a greater purpose tomorrow.

Use the Sustainable Project Manager Checklist to guide your decisions and ensure every element of your stand is aligned with greener goals.

Give Back: Repurpose with Purpose

What happens to your stand after the event is just as important as how it was built. The Donation Room offers you a way to extend the life of your materials and make a meaningful contribution to the local community.

• Donate leftover construction materials, furniture, unused equipment, or décor
• Your contributions support local social and cultural initiatives, reducing waste while promoting the circular economy

From intentional design to generous donation, your booth can have a second life — one that helps others and keeps useful materials out of the landfill.

Let’s turn what’s left behind into what’s needed most. Click here to learn more.

Close the Loop: Manage Waste Wisely

Even with the best planning, some waste is inevitable — but how we handle it matters.

• Sort and clear waste daily during build-up and dismantling to keep your area clean and organised. Please click here for full waste management guidelines
• Separate materials correctly using the dedicated bins for recyclables, general waste, and food waste. Please click here for more info

By managing waste responsibly, you complete the sustainability cycle: from thoughtful planning and generous giving to responsible disposal.

Every action counts — let’s avoid, reduce, reuse, and recycle together.

Travel Smart & Lead in Transportation Responsibility

Make sustainability part of your journey. Choose sustainable travel options to reduce carbon 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 — starting with how you travel and the transport you chose to get there.

Light Up Green, Flow with Care

100% of the event’s power comes from green energy sources.

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-visibility performance
• Power down screens and equipment when not in use
• Collaborate with suppliers to source energy-efficient technologies and solutions

Water Efficiency Matters Too - We’ve implemented water-saving features across the venue, including faucet timers and chemical urinals, significantly reducing overallwater consumption.

• Avoid using decorative water features such as fountains or misting systems at your booth
• Use digital displays instead of water-intensive physical installations in your design
• Provide reusable water bottles to staff and visitors, promoting refill behaviour

Small changes lead to big savings - for both the environment and your operations.

Leave a Lasting Positive Legacy. 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 result. When thousands of exhibitors act responsibly, we create meaningful change — together.

General Sustainable Practices