Sustainability at MAPIC  

32.8
tonnes of waste were recovered

21.5 t
recovered as energy

11.3 t
as materials

Minimising the waste that MAPIC generates is a key priority that we share with our partners, visitors and stakeholders to make improvements year-on-year.
In 2022, MAPIC generated less waste than in 2021, despite an increase in visitor numbers, by giving materials such as wood to associations to recycle or reuse them.
Our goal is to continue to reduce waste every year, and we will continue to communicate updates both about our accomplishments for 2023 and our goals for MAPIC 2024.
To that end, we consulted with most of the decorators that operated at MAPIC 2023 and aim at consulting with all of them for 2024, setting out our targets and expectations for the creation and handling of waste at our next event.  

It is more important than ever to raise awareness about minimising waste, to ensure that there is a collective approach to tackling the problem. Alongside our partner GreenBee, a non-profit association based in Cannes, shared our targets and expectations with the decorators that work at MAPIC for us and our customers. GreenBee is connecting with most decorators operating at MAPIC to make them aware of the need for more eco-friendly stands, to increasingly choose reusable and recycled materials, use less plastic, and source locally.
In 2024, we aim to inform 100% of decorators about our waste minimisation goals, both via GreenBee, and through documentation which is sent after stand contracts are signed.

For MAPIC 2023 we plan to use little less carpet and to give it at the end of the show to associations or schools to reuse it. 

For Mapic 2023, we will use a Plastic-free badge holder in cardboard and will reuse the print-at-home badge. 

While all official MAPIC cars are now electric or hybrid, the drivers of MAPIC’s official fleet have also undergone training in driving to conserve resources, and how to better monitor fuel consumption.

The paper used for MAPIC publications comes from sustainably managed forests, guaranteed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Using PEFC certified paper provides assurance that the wood fibre used in the production process originates in forests where sustainable forest management (SFM) practices are in place, such as harvesting and replanting for forest regeneration, conserving biodiversity and protecting the rights of forest workers. 

MAPIC’s official caterers and food & beverage (F&B) suppliers are certified on matters such as sourcing products sustainably and commitments to both reducing waste and disposing of waste correctly.

The Palais des Festivals in Cannes has multiple certifications relating to sustainability, including key ISO standards on quality, environment, health & safety, and social responsibility.  More recent wins include certifications for security and responsible event management. 

The City of Cannes has joined forces for many years with the Palais des Festivals and several of the city’s leading hotels to address challenges relating to the environment and energy use. This resulted in the Palais des Festivals being awarded the “Sustainable Innovative Destination” label in June 2023.