24.06.2010 The United Nations Global Compact initiative accepts Messe Frankfurt into its ranks

Messe Frankfurt is the first German trade fair organiser to join the UN Global Compact, the world’s leading network for companies committed to sustainability. This is yet another example of the Group exercising its corporate social responsibility. The Global Compact encompasses the fields of human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption activities.

This profitable international trade fair company and its global subsidiaries are dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility in the workplace. Wolfgang Marzin, Chairman of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt, stated that: “A company cannot credibly promote sustainability unless it exercises it, and Messe Frankfurt has long been committed to the principles of sustainability, environmental protection and social responsibility. With our photovoltaic systems on our exhibition grounds and a series of other activities for the environment, society, education and culture, we are embracing the principles of corporate responsibility and sustainability, and doing our part for society. I am pleased that our efforts have been recognised with our inclusion in the United Nations Global Compact.”

The core of the Global Compact is formed by ten principles that are based on various international agreements. These include monitoring and protecting human rights, eliminating discrimination in the workplace, promoting environmentally friendly technologies, and combating corruption, extortion and bribery.