About · Sustainability
Sustainability at
Data Center Asia
We know sustainability is increasingly important to our attendees and exhibitors, as well as to our market as a whole. Running Data Center Asia gives us many opportunities to improve our impact socially, environmentally and economically in Hong Kong — and to help our markets solve the big challenges in our sector.
Our Commitment
Our Three Aims
Inspiring Sustainable Development
We focus on
- Use our content to support the sustainability of the market the event serves
- Inspire our suppliers, exhibitors and other stakeholders to deliver a sustainable event
- Develop market-relevant partnerships with local academic institutions and agencies
Our efforts include
- The onsite conference covers the topic of sustainability within the industry
- We communicate with suppliers, exhibitors and stakeholders on how to be more sustainable at the show
- We work with local academic institutions and agencies to spread our sustainable message
An Environmentally Responsible Event
We focus on
- Reducing our event’s carbon emissions
- Creating less waste
- Considering the sustainability credentials of items sourced for the event
Our efforts include
- Feature areas on the show floor are carefully designed to generate minimal waste
- Our catering uses locally sourced, seasonal and organic ingredients with minimal packaging and vegetarian options
- We aim to have all carpet, signage and paper used at the event recycled
A Socially Responsible Event
We focus on
- Doing business safely and ethically
- Considering wellbeing and accessibility
- Creating a positive impact on our host city — and measuring it
Our efforts include
- Your wellbeing matters — join our networking receptions to connect with peers
- We reduce local traffic congestion by encouraging the use of public transport
- We work with suppliers and locally owned businesses to ensure a positive impact on the local economy
Attendee Sustainability Tips
Reduce Your Footprint
While attending Data Center Asia, there are several easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint:
Water Conservation
- Join your hotel’s Linen Re-Use Program — you can often earn rewards points
- Take shorter showers to save water and time
Waste Reduction
- Use a refillable water bottle and coffee cup at the show
- Take only what you need at food functions
- Download the official event app instead of printed materials
- Ask your hotel for a recycling bag
Energy Conservation
- Turn off lights and thermostat when leaving your hotel room
- Exhibiting? Power down your booth at the end of each show day
Air Quality & CO₂
- Take public transport or carpool — save CO₂ and make new contacts
- Use the venue shuttle, or walk if possible
- Offset your travel to and from Hong Kong
Exhibitor Sustainability Tips
Build a Greener Booth
Exhibitor Tips — Reduce Signage Waste
- Encourage less printing — provide more information digitally, fulfil requests via email and website referrals
- If you must print, create reusable non-dated signs that can be used year after year
- Avoid foamcore signs and request recyclable materials such as cardboard signage
Exhibitor Tips — Reduce Booth Waste
- BYOF — avoid carpet and bring your own reusable flooring
- Break down all cardboard boxes and place them in the correct recycling bin
- Request additional booth bins for recycling and compost collection
- Use only compostable or recyclable serviceware for samples and giveaways
- Set a goal to leave no trace — ship out all booth properties and donate extra giveaways
Informa’s eco-friendly, design-and-build booth package — eliminating single-use materials, with hassle-free setup and dismantling.
Part of Informa Group
Data Center Asia is part of Informa Markets and the Informa Group. Sustainability at Informa focuses on the long-term impacts we have on customers, colleagues, the communities we work in and the environment — it is a necessary part of any event, and an ongoing process we are committed to improving. More on our work, including the latest sustainability reports: informa.com/sustainability ↗
Join Us —
Sustainably.
7–8 July 2027, HKCEC Wan Chai — direct MTR connection, official hotels nearby, and recycling facilities throughout the venue.
