Luxexpo The Box obtained B Corp certification in October 2024, with an overall score of 88.6 points across the five pillars assessed by B Corp: governance, workers, community, environment and customers.
This international recognition rewards our commitment to a more responsible business model, built on sustainable, ethical and transparent practices.
But what does this mean in practical terms for our company and for the events industry in Luxembourg? Discover our journey towards this certification.
The B Corp label, short for Benefit Corporation, is awarded to companies that meet the highest standards in social, environmental and governance responsibility. It is not simply a compliance label, but a deep commitment to creating a positive impact for our employees, our partners and the wider community.
To obtain this certification, we went through a rigorous assessment measuring our performance across several key areas:
Governance: transparency and accountability in our decision-making.
Workers: wellbeing and development of our employees.
Community: positive impact on the local economy and social fabric.
Environment: reduction of our ecological footprint.
Customers: promotion of sustainable practices among our exhibitors and visitors.
With an overall score of 88.6 points, we exceeded the average company score and proved our determination to be a driver of change. It is worth noting that a minimum score of 80 points is required to become B Corp certified.
Earning B Corp certification is an honor, but it’s above all the culmination of more than two years of tangible actions in support of social and environmental responsibility.
Pre-existing Certifications
Even before achieving B Corp status, we had already adopted high sustainability standards, validated by several recognized labels:
SuperDrecksKëscht: guaranteeing environmentally-friendly waste management.
Responsibility Europe: certifying our responsible practices on a European scale.
ESR – Entreprise Responsable: recognition of our commitment to CSR.
EureWelcome: proving that our site is accessible to all.
Concrete initiatives
Our commitment is reflected in concrete initiatives every day:
Reducing our carbon footprint through optimized energy management.
Streamlining the sorting and recycling of waste generated during events.
Promoting eco-responsible practices among our partners and exhibitors.
Creating an inclusive and ethical work environment for our team.
A Rigorous, Transformative Process
Earning this certification required deep, behind-the-scenes work involving our entire team. We carried out a thorough review of our practices, pinpointed areas for improvement, and put in place the measures needed to meet the label’s exacting standards.
A Thorough and Structured Approach
We had to prove our positive impact by supplying precise data and undergoing a detailed audit. This process also gave us the opportunity to rethink parts of our operation and strengthen our commitment even further.
An Ongoing Commitment
B Corp certification isn’t the finish line, it’s the beginning of a new chapter. Every three years, we’ll be reassessed to ensure we keep progressing and uphold the lasting integrity of our commitments.
Luxexpo The Box is now one of the few exhibition centres in the world to achieve B Corp certification. This recognition inspires us to keep leading the way in an industry that faces significant environmental and social challenges.
Toward More Sustainable Events
We firmly believe that events can be a catalyst for change. Through our trade fairs, exhibitions, and other events, we have a responsibility to raise awareness and guide our ecosystem toward more responsible practices.
This involves:
Offering eco-friendly solutions for our clients and exhibitors.
Deepening collaboration with our partners to promote sustainable practices.
Increasing public awareness of the importance of ecological transition.
Obtaining B Corp certification is a key milestone for Luxexpo The Box, but it’s just the beginning. Our ambition is to keep innovating and refining our practices to maximize our positive impact.
Our Goals for the Years Ahead:
Continue our ecological transition, particularly by further reducing our carbon footprint.
Encourage our partners to adopt responsible practices through awareness-raising and training initiatives.
Turn our events into showcases for sustainable development by integrating ever more innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.
We believe this approach benefits not only our company but our entire ecosystem.
This article presents Luxexpo The Box’s CSR materiality assessment, carried out to identify the environmental, social and governance issues that matter most to the company and its stakeholders. Involving 34 participants and covering 17 key issues, the assessment highlights four main priorities and lays the foundation for a concrete roadmap towards more responsible and sustainable events in Luxembourg.
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Obtaining B Corp certification is a source of pride, but above all, it’s a journey filled with challenges. At Luxexpo The Box, this process was anything but superficial: it required over two years of hard work, deep reflection, and fundamental reassessment.
This certification, internationally recognized for its high standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and governance, goes far beyond a checklist of best practices, it demands a structural and cultural transformation of the company. And for an event organization like ours, the challenge was significant.