When you join us at The Recycling Expo and Sustainable Trade and Production Expo on 7–8 October 2025, you won’t just be attending the UK’s leading trade show for the circular economy — you’ll also be stepping inside one of the most sustainable venues in the country.

ExCeL London has committed to shaping the future of events to be net zero, resource-efficient, and equitable. Its Sustainability Strategy, launched in 2023, set long-term ESG goals, followed by the publication of the 2023–24 Sustainability Report highlighting impactful initiatives across energy, resources, food, transport, and partnerships.

Here’s how our venue is leading by example.

Certified and Credible Sustainability

ExCeL London holds:

• ISO 14001 & ISO 20121 for environmental and event sustainability management

• Carbon Neutral Certification covering emissions accounting

• PlanetMark Business Certification validating its footprint and reduction commitments

It’s also a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge, a member of isla, and part of the Royal Docks Sustainability Network, showing leadership both in the UK and globally.

100% Renewable Energy & Zero Waste to Landfill

Since 2012, ExCeL has maintained a zero waste-to-landfill commitment. In practice:

• 71% of waste is recycled

• 29% is sent to waste-to-energy facilities

Add in the fact that 100% of electricity is procured from renewable sources and all gas is offset through Voluntary Carbon Offsets, and ExCeL stands as a model for low-impact energy and waste management.

Worms, Walls, and Water Saving

ExCeL’s sustainability credentials aren’t just about certifications — they’re visible across the site:

• 🐛 One of the UK’s largest commercial wormeries recycles food waste with over 300,000 worms.

• 🌿 A striking living wall of 9,000+ plants along the DLR walkway removes air pollutants and enhances biodiversity.

• 💧 Waterless urinals save enough water every year to fill six Olympic-sized swimming pools.

These measures prove that even a large international venue can take resource efficiency seriously.

Sustainable Food on the Menu

Sustainability extends to what’s on your plate:

• 50% of catering menus are plant-forward, vegan, or vegetarian

• 80% of menus feature British seasonal fruit and vegetables

• Used cooking oil is collected and recycled into biofuel

And with a commercial wormery supporting food waste recycling, catering at ExCeL is designed around circularity.

Cleaner Journeys and Greener Logistics

Visitors are encouraged to travel sustainably via the Elizabeth Line, DLR, and London Underground. For those arriving by road, ExCeL has introduced the Voyage Control system, an online traffic management tool that reduces congestion, limits idling, and improves air quality.

Why This Matters for The Recycling Expo

Hosting The Recycling Expo and Sustainable Trade and Production Expo at ExCeL London is no accident. The venue’s sustainability initiatives reflect the very themes of our event: innovation, circularity, and net zero.

When you walk through ExCeL’s halls this October, you’ll see not just the latest solutions from our exhibitors — but the future of sustainable event venues in action.

📅 7–8 October 2025 | ExCeL London
🎟️ Register free today: www.recyclingexpo.co.uk