Attractions and leisure industry event, IAAPA Expo Europe, is now a Certified Sustainable Event by Greentime.

This approval confirms that the exhibition show floor, which will be open at Excel London, 22-24 September 2026, has met all mandatory requirements and, following an independent third-party review process, achieved a total score of 76%.

The certification covers environmental, social, and governance aspects – from transport and waste management to working conditions, diversity, and financial sustainability.

Ylva Linder, global director of sustainability, IAAPA: said: “We are seeing sustainability become an increasingly important business topic across the attractions industry.

“For IAAPA Expo Europe, this certification reflects the work that has gone into strengthening the event across several areas. They include promoting lower-emission travel options, using reusable modular shell scheme stands, improving accessibility measures, and creating opportunities for students and young professionals to attend. These are all small but important steps that contribute to a more sustainable expo.”

Linder said the certification shows that taking structured, practical action is possible and that it can be a valuable tool for driving progress and continuous improvement across the industry.