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a sustainable event
Respect for the environment, waste reduction and social inclusion are cornerstones of the Changenow organisation. We continuously explore new solutions, turning the summit into a living laboratory for pioneering responsible event practices.
a pioneering event in eco-responsibility
Since 2020, we have been measuring the carbon footprint of the Summit, in partnership with ClimateSeed, in order to implement an annual strategy to reduce our carbon impact in all areas, including transport of participants and goods or purchase of services, which are our main source of carbon impact.
Thanks to these efforts, the ChangeNOW Summit became the first major event to reach Level 2 of the REEVE label. In 2022, 75 commitments were audited and validated, highlighting our concrete actions toward a more responsible event. In 2024, ChangeNOW also became a Certified B Corporation, achieving a score of 95, well above the 80-point threshold required for certification. This milestone marks ChangeNOW’s dedication to accountability, transparency, and driving meaningful social and environmental impact.
ChangeNOW is now on the road to its next challenge, as it embarks on the process of obtaining the Label Evénement à Ambition Durable (LEAD) for the ChangeNOW 2026 Summit.
Circular economy
2x less waste than in 2022
9 tons of CO2 avoided
Thanks to 94% re-used
REFUSE
0 disposable plastic, alluminium and glass packaging, no goodies, no kakemonos, no plastic badges, no carpeting on the stands.
RETHINK
Stages combining scenic quality and minimal carbon footprint, signage without dates or locations to ensure easy reuse, badges made from plant-based paper using no trees, food deposit solution for all our exhibitors.
REUSE
Second life found for scenography materials for future editions or through partnerhip with other events; badge lanyards reused.
REVALORISATION
Waste oversorting system with Aremacs, methanization process for bio-waste from the food court, catering areas and coffee shops thanks to Love Your Waste, or donations of unsold food to students in need in partnrship with Linkee.
Responsible food
At ChangeNOW, we have chosen to offer our participants sustainable and innovative solutions right down to what’s on their plates. All our food offerings, from the Food Court and cocktail receptions to the exhibitors’ lunch boxes, are designed with a strong focus on sustainability:
• 100% vegetarian dishes for cocktail receptions.
• Zero-waste lunch boxes for exhibitors, using returnable glass jars and fully compostable cutlery.
• Committed Food Court restaurateurs, who offer at least 75% vegetarian options, measure the carbon footprint of each recipe and keep it below 2 kg CO₂e per menu. They also source at least 80% of their ingredients locally, seasonally, and with a low carbon footprint (ban on beef, lamb, shellfish, avocados…). Beyond these ambitious environmental standards, 62,5% of them are also strongly committed to social impact, supporting refugee employment, senior inclusion, and opportunities for people with disabilities.
Deploying social impact
ACCESSIBILITY
• Solidarity passes and special rates to ensure access for all
• Live translation system with subtitles available in all languages
• Guaranteed access for people with reduced mobility (PRMs)
YOUTH
• The 2025 "Youth for Change" program engaged over 150 young people from underserved areas in ten days of sustainability-focused activities with local partners.
• Educational workshops on environmental and social transitions were offered to children on Saturday, April 26.
DIVERSITY
• Gender equality among summit speakers
• Inclusion of diverse minorities on stage and throughout the event program
TRANSPORT
82% of our carbon footprint is linked to transport.
This is the largest source of emissions at the summit, here are the measures put in place to reduce it:
A central location in Paris
Easily accessible by public transport.
Rail
Partnerships with Trenitalia and the platform TicTactrip, encouraging participants to travel to the Summit by train instead of by plane for accessible destinations. (Nearly 5,000 attendees (representing 15% of all participants) chose to come by train, both from within France and from abroad.)
Soft mobility
Awareness-raising initiatives, including a carbon contribution option offered to each participant based on their chosen mode of transport.
Bike
A dedicated bicycle parking area in front of the Grand Palais, promoting low-carbon mobility.
Carbon contribution
ChangeNOW recognizes that organizing a large international event inevitably generates greenhouse gas emissions. To mitigate this impact, we are committed to carbon offset projects in partnership with ClimateSeed.
"Household Biogas Plants Installed in Rural Areas of Maharashtra," India — 1,357 tCO₂e
Contribution covering the residual emissions from our 2024 Summit and corporate carbon footprint This project transforms rural energy practices by replacing inefficient firewood use with a clean, sustainable biogas solution. Beyond its environmental benefits, it generates significant co-benefits for local communities, improving health and supporting economic development.
Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve," Peru — 1,600 tCO₂e
Funded through ticketing revenue This forest conservation project aims to protect a critical biodiversity hotspot in the Peruvian Amazon. It helps preserve vast stretches of tropical rainforest, home to many rare and endangered species.
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to go further
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About
ChangeNOW is a social enterprise that accelerates the environmental and social transition.
ChangeNOW communities is a non-profit association governed by the French law of 1901. Its aim is to facilitate and organize educational, artistic, cinematographic or scientific projects of general interest that promote the protection of the natural environment.
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