{"id":27694,"date":"2023-10-05T17:38:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T08:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/?p=27694"},"modified":"2023-10-05T17:38:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T08:38:37","slug":"ucc-smile-festa-2023-what-are-the-key-points-to-holding-a-sustainable-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/?p=27694","title":{"rendered":"UCC Smile Festa 2023: What are the Key Points to Holding a Sustainable Event?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UCC Coffee Professional and Hakuten Corporation collaborated to realize their goal of a sustainable event at UCC Smile Festa 2023, an exhibition and business trade fair held by UCC throughout Japan.<\/p>\n<p>This time, we covered the Tokyo event, which was held at the Tokyo Ryutsu Center from March 28 to 29.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is UCC Smile Festa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UCC Smile Festa is an exhibition of coffee and food products for professional use, mainly targeting attendees from the food and beverage industry.<\/p>\n<p>The UCC Group and approximately 80 manufacturers of ingredients, beverages, sales promotion materials, and other items that support cafe operation exhibited both in-person and online, offering hints on how to become the \u201cRestaurant of Choice\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>At the venue, UCC\u2019s products were showcased in 2 main areas, UCC\u2019s Creation and UCC\u2019s Sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><u>UCC\u2019s Creation Area<\/u><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0228-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0228-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0228-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0228-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0228-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0228.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0069-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0069-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0069-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0069-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0069-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0069.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cUpping\u201d Area: Proposal of initiatives aimed at upping the unit price per customer and increasing value. Attendees experienced a menu arranged using coffee and tea, as well as blended products created with UCC\u2019s special attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0095-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0095-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0095-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0095-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0095-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0095-1-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0095-1-1392x783.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0095-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2-1392x783.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBasic Update\u201d Area: Showcase of machines capable of speedy serving, private brand coffee and food products popular with a wide range of customers, and other products to solidify restaurants\u2019 foundations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0134-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0134-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0134-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0134.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cApproaches that Resonate with Different Generations\u201d Area: Proposal of items and menus that resonate with every generation, including sweets made with professionally cultivated coffee, coffee and sweets pairings, and beverages that address the health concerns of each generation.<\/p>\n<p><u>UCC\u2019s Sustainability Area<\/u><\/p>\n<p>At the UCC\u2019s Sustainability Area, the process from cultivation to a cup of coffee was divided into 7 categories, and UCC\u2019s integrated sustainability measures from farm to cafe were showcased.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, initiatives were proposed that restaurants can start right away, such as sustainable products for regular coffee, eco-drip without use of paper, and drink menus that use milk alternatives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0047-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0047-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0047-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0047-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0047-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0047.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustainability Initiatives (SDGs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another highlight of the exhibition was the various initiatives towards the implementation of sustainable events.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the data from last year\u2019s UCC Smile Festa 2022, UCC further strengthened its efforts this year, aiming for a 10% reduction in both CO2 emissions and garbage and working towards a goal of zero waste.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><u> Exhibition Booth Construction<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Goal: Reduction in waste from wooden decorations by 10% from 2022 levels<\/p>\n<p>87% of the event\u2019s decorations were made of reused materials, which was up 12% from the previous year, and generated waste was disposed of by using it as a heat source.<\/p>\n<p>Since many of the materials used for the 2022 event were thermally recycled, this year, materials that can be chemically recycled were actively selected.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0029-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0029-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0029-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0029-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0029-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0029.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><u> Exhibition Lighting \/ Distributed Materials<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For exhibits, LED lighting was introduced due to its lower power consumption and longer lifespan.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, QR codes were used on information leaflets and other materials in order to promote digitalization and reduce paper usage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0098-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0098-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0098-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0098-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0098-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0098.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><u> Reduction of Food Loss<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Goal: Reduction of emissions from food waste by 10% from 2022 levels<\/p>\n<p>&lt;Preparatory Stages&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Prevention of excess of food tasting samples by monitoring the number of attendees at different times of the day and sharing this information with exhibiting companies<\/p>\n<p>&lt;Initiatives During the Event&gt;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promotion of tastings via product study sessions for employees<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of an area where excess food can be shared among exhibitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><u> Waste Disposal<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Goal: Reduction in garbage generated at venues by 10% from 2022 levels<\/p>\n<p>Focus on improving the rate of recycling in addition to reducing the amount of garbage generated. Proper separation of garbage was also promoted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0207-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0207-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0207-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0207-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0207-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0207.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><u> Removal of Plastic<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Goal: Reduction of one-way plastic by 10% from 2022 levels<\/p>\n<p>Serving of drinks in paper cups whenever possible. Environmentally friendly plastic cups were also used. Trays, forks, and spoons used for tastings were switched to paper or wood whenever possible, after confirming their compatibility with the food to be tasted.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><u> Measurement of CO2 Emissions<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>CO2 emissions will be calculated and recorded for use in reduction efforts at future events.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emissions from electricity used at venues<\/li>\n<li>Organizer truck emissions (transport of martials, goods, and decorations)<\/li>\n<li>Emissions from travel and lodging of organizer office personnel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2022 Measurement Data<br \/>\nTotal 26.98t CO2<br \/>\nEquivalent to 1,927 cedar trees (based on the amount of CO2 absorbed by an 80-year-old cedar tree in one year)<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><u> Generation of Reports<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After the exhibition, an environmental impact report was posted online and shared with stakeholders. Continuous efforts will be made to reduce environmental impact from the next event onward.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><u> Co-creation with exhibit manufacturers<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The theme of this year\u2019s trade fair was \u201cMake new value together through co-creation; continue to change for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In order to have exhibit manufacturers cooperate with sustainability initiatives, an online exhibitor briefing was held in advance of the show to share policies and goals.<\/li>\n<li>A \u201cWaste Not Want Not Corner\u201d was implemented so that excess food could be shared, and measures to reduce food loss as much as possible were also put in place.<\/li>\n<li>Exhibitors\u2019 names were written on their trash bags to encourage garbage separation, and exhibitors who cooperated in a resource-recycling event received recognition in order to further promote participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hakuten Corporation developed and is operating an internal policy on event sustainability in response to the growing needs of corporations and local governments regarding environmental protection.<\/p>\n<p>Furthrmore, the company has been promoting community activities featuring sustainable brands since 2015 through media and events such as the Sustainable Brands Exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>In a survey conducted at the exhibit manufacturers meeting, approximately 95% of companies responded that they understood and empathized with the sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0205-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0205-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eventbiz.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/DSC_0205-1024x682.jpg 1024w, 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