The 2015 Taipei International Electronics Show (TAITRONICS) was the target for ISO 20121 standards. At kick-off meeting in April 2015, the show organizers, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers‘ Association (TEEMA), announced a plan to adopt ISO 20121 standards on the most extensive scale ever; including all nine display areas, one-on-one procurement matchmaking meeting areas, the "Sourcing Taiwan for Government Procurement" session, forums, buyers’ lounge, new product launch meetings, and Technology Innovation Awards.After some brainstorming, TAITRA and TEEMA have achieved the following goals and performance objectives of sustainability

In the newly organized booth of "power & energy pavilion," TAITRONICS 2015 combined eco-friendly alternatives to match its green energy theme. Furthermore, to encourage the innovative and sustainable design, TAITRONICS add sustainability criteria in terms of economic, social and environmental aspects for Technology Innovation Awards.

In a revolutionary move that reduced 57,310kg of CO2e, 0.11GWh of green power was purchased from the Taiwan Power Company for TAITRONICS 2015’s displays, lighting, and air conditioning. Thanks to its exhibitors‘ joint energy-conservation efforts, the show also registered a 2% reduction in power consumption compared to the previous year.

In an effort to promote fair trade, 1,000 cups of fair trade coffee were provided, free of charge, to event-goers who kindly contributed their purchase receipts, which were later donated to the Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation (SSWF).

Partner with Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation, TAITRONICS recycled discarded trade show banners to manufacture 400 tote bags, which provided employment to disadvantaged groups. Each tote contained a thank-you note to hopefully keep the fundraising momentum going and support the underprivileged families.

Introduced as a demonstration booth of sustainability, this year‘s Technology Innovation Awards section featured a reusable, prefabricated framework of decorations and platform that is 100% safety during construction. Visitors at the booth were given a guided tour about its sustainable features as well.

A locally sourced meal containing two seasonal ingredients and one gourmet dish was served during the trade show, giving domestic and international buyers a peek into Taiwan‘s culinary heritage. Before the event, visitors were notified to bring their own drinking cups, ceramic cups and plates were also available during the exhibition to reduce the use of paper cups.

Besides offering orientations to approximately 500 exhibitors, suppliers, and temporary staff, two exhibition areas were allocated for introducing sustainable management, three workshops were held before and during the show to promote sustainability ideas, what’s more, a special ISO 20121 section was also included on the website to spread the concept of event sustainability to everyone at TAITRONICS 2015.