Sustainable development

We support the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda

The UN Global Compact was established in 2000 by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. He conducts activities for the environment, human rights, counteracting corruption and decent and legal work. It currently has over 10,000 members from all over the world. From October 15, 2021, Grupa MTP is also a member.

By joining the Global Compact, Grupa MTP undertakes to follow ten principles. This includes: respecting and supporting the protection of human rights, eliminating all cases of violations, counteracting discrimination in the field of employment and corruption, supporting the development and dissemination of environmentally friendly technologies and undertaking initiatives promoting greater environmental responsibility.

All CSR activities carried out by the MTP Group are a response to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

All CSR activities conducted by Grupa MTP are a response to the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030.

In our daily activities, we focus on the following areas:

good health and quality of life,
good quality of education,
gender equality,
economic growth and decent work,
innovation, industry and infrastructure,
responsible consumption and production,
climate action,
partnerships for the goals,

We run our business responsibly

We conduct business responsibly "We feel responsible towards people and the environment. Corporate social responsibility is an important element of the strategy of the MTP Group, which has been consciously involved in activities for the local community and the protection of the natural environment for years. Activities aimed at sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are a priority for the MTP Group. We feel responsible both towards people and the environment"

Tomasz Kobierski

President of the Management Board of the MTP Group

The CSR activities of Grupa MTP cover four pillars, and the areas of its influence are: employees, contractors, the environment and the local community.

Learn about our activities:

I. EMPLOYEES AREA

• We focus on employee integration and sport
• We activate cyclical pro-ecological activities for employees and their relatives
• We pursue a rational pro-ecological policy of using available office resources

II. CONTRACTORS AREA

• We provide professional services and protect the business of contractors
• We support ecological solutions for designing exhibition stands
• We educate about the recycling of materials used in the construction of stands, giving them a second life

III. ENVIRONMENT AREA

• We implement ecological maintenance systems for exhibition facilities and neighboring areas
• We focus on education as part of sustainable development and proactive environmental
• We optimize server room operations at the fair site

IV. AREA LOCAL COMMUNITY

• We support initiatives that serve residents and those in need
• We cooperate with the world of science
• We promote young talents

Check out selected initiatives:

"Let's Change Together"

Let's Change Together is a project in which volunteers from the MTP Group were involved in activities for the Care and Treatment Facility and Medical Rehabilitation in Poznań. Employees helped, among other things, by renovating the premises, installing benches and flower pots, and planting almost a thousand plants. The project promotes cooperation between the business sector and medical institutions, emphasizing the power of joint action.

"Get excited about cycling" campaign

The "Get Cycling" campaign as part of the competition for the Cycling Capital of Poland was aimed at our employees. From June 1 to 30, 2024, every activity on a bike counted, both on the way to and from work and during weekend rides. It is important that they are registered at the right time and via the "Active Cities" application.

MTP Group on the podium in the corporate cycling competition

This year's new campaign was a cycling competition of Poznań companies, in which Grupa MTP took second place. The Grupa MTP team consisted of 47 people , who together rode as much as 16,879.69 kilometers .

This is a fantastic result, which is best demonstrated by the position in the ranking – second place among Poznań companies and fourth place among all groups gathering cyclists from Poznań.

IP Friendly Initiative

As the first in Poland, we introduced the innovative IP Friendly initiative, which responds to the real business needs of the exhibition industry. We offer flexible and effective tools for the protection of intellectual property rights, contributing to building awareness of their essence among entrepreneurs. The procedure is intended primarily for exhibitors. We have created a flexible, fast, most informal and transparent procedure for resolving this type of dispute. As a result, the expert will decide whether there has been an infringement of intellectual property rights and will be able, for example, to order the removal of a given exhibit from the stand.

Ecotechnologies IDEA Expo

We implement a modern exhibition system focused on recovery or an LED system that completely eliminates the formation of exhibition waste. It is important in the process to give a second life to the fabrics used to create the stand. Thanks to the new system, we can significantly reduce the number of boards, which until now were the basic material for building stands. We also avoid time-consuming processing, and therefore we shorten the assembly time and the amount of materials used. Thanks to signing a contract for the collection of recyclable waste, raw chipboards, MFP and OSB boards, as well as other wooden waste (e.g. square timber) will go to a special container and be used for the production of new boards. Additionally, we are testing a latex-free floor covering that is 100% recyclable. In the second half of 2021, it will become a permanent part of our offer.

"Pass it on" - we don't waste food at fairs

The project was launched in March 2022. To sum up, at the beginning of October 2023, we donated over 700 kg of food to the beneficiaries of Caritas Poznań and the Wielkopolski Food Bank. Currently, this support is used by refugees from Ukraine, but of course also by people struggling with homelessness. This number includes, among others: sandwiches, cookies. The technological operator of the "Pass it on" project is the zio food application, which gives organizations the opportunity to choose and order food for free. Due to the current calendar of fair events, the autumn season will also include responsible management of surplus food and passing it on to those most in need.

The "Pass it on" project is part of the MTP Group's CSR strategy and supports the Sustainable Development Goals under the UN 2030 Agenda. Details: https://przekazdalej.ziofood.pl/

*data as of the end of October 2024

"Poznań in shape" - a series for the local community

"Poznań in Form" is a series of health-promoting, pro-ecological and intergenerational picnics that touch on the topic of healthy living in the city. In 2024, we organized a total of 10 events, the program of which included attractions dedicated to entire families promoting a healthy and active lifestyle and ecological education.

More about the project HERE

In addition to its core trade fair activities, Grupa MTP has in its portfolio brands that operate in the spirit of considered development.

Green Shelters

This is an entity operating in the outdoor advertising market. In 2020, he launched a pilot eco-district in Poznań. It is the first system of green roofs on canopies in Poland. The stops are made of aluminum, glass and wood. Sedum grows on the roofs to collect rainwater, increasing water retention in the city and relieving sewerage. It also absorbs dust and small impurities etc.

We support local suppliers

This is a gastronomic concept that prepares meals according to the seasonality and purchases from local suppliers. It is an atmospheric place on the premises of Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie, which also provides take-away catering.
It works with the mission of not wasting food, and in conducting its activities, it takes care of the environmental aspects. A solar collector has been installed on the building, which is designed to heat water, which is then used in the cooking process.