INTERMAT 2024: low carbon theme central to the fair

Focusing on the theme of low carbon in the construction industry, the 2024 edition of INTERMAT aims to be the showcase of the sector's development in the field of decarbonization. This theme is also reflected in the CSR charter created by the INTERMAT to improve the environmental performance of the event itself, through more responsible use of resources and to promote exhibitors and encourage visitors and exhibitors to adopt innovative and more sustainable solutions.

The 5 commitments of the INTERMAT CSR charter

#1 - Optimize the fair's eco-design to promote the circular economy

The INTERMAT reduces signage at the fair and uses as much as possible recycled and recyclable media (such as printed documents, badge holders and badges) with a target of 20% recycling, ecologically sound materials for the construction of the fair's common areas, with a minimum target of 50% of ecologically designed areas, and provides self-service water taps. The Intermat dematerializes as much as possible the visiting tools (interactive map, entrance badges) with the aim of halving printing, i.e. saving more than 3 tons of paper, and improving communication to exhibitors and visitors about best practices in waste separation at the fair.

#2 - Reducing the stock market's carbon footprint.

The INTERMAT is applying an energy reduction plan by reducing heating by 10% compared to the previous edition, turning off equipment outside opening hours, replacing thermal lamps with LEDs, deploying electric shuttles between the airport and the exhibition complex, as well as a small electric shuttle within the exhibition.

#3 - Encourage exhibitors to adopt a CSR approach to the fair

The INTERMAT awards an Eco-Friendy Participation Award, offers reusable and eco-stands (reused structure, rented furniture, LED lighting, carpet tiles), and a responsible material library, recyclable and recycled cups and bottles made locally in France, and combines as much as possible the transportation of booth supplies during assembly and disassembly.

#4 - Make visitors aware to experience the event in a more responsible way

The INTERMAT is committed to communicating the responsible approach and sustainable actions taken prior to the fair, to make visitors aware of sustainable participation in the event, for example by carpooling.

#5 - Organize events to support the economic performance of communities

The INTERMAT is creating a meeting space around employment, with job dating sessions for companies in the construction sector that offer employment opportunities, to enable them to solve their labor shortage, promote their training policies and establish partnerships with schools to help students in their first steps into professional life and enable companies to meet young talents.

For more information and to request access badges, visitors can visit:
paris.intermatconstruction.com