Positive impact on the global climate A special concept „made by FAMAB“ Claus Holtmann IFES Annual Meeting 2013

What… Where… What… Why… …is it our subject? …to do? …is it about?…do we do it?

Why… …is it our subject?

Why… …is it our subject?

Why… …is it our subject? Exhibitions and Events cause pollution through travelling high energy consumption waste through one-time-use amounts of non-recycling materials

What… …is it about? 3 levels of action individual level company level on a global scale …on a global scale… …only 4 possible actions Industry countries reduce pollution. Developing countries don`t increase their industry production. We all develop ¨smart solutions¨. We ¨buy time¨ ??? … company level… "Sustainable Company“ international label for a sustainability certification of companies in the sector of direct business communication. criteria orientated on the three pillars of sustainability: ecological practices, social responsibility and economic success. so far certified companies in Germany, Switzerland, France and the USA.

What… …to do? That is why… …our association erected a foundation, called FAMAB Stiftung. We have already collected nearly ,- Euro and will plant our own forest. The magic answer – plant new trees! With up to 1 Billion ha new forest in the near future we would buy time… …to develop skills and smart solutions …to prevent the earth from “overheating”

Where… Preconditions for a project: best climate conditions safe ownership safe maintenance maximum effect Therefore we have bought land in Panama - Mamoni Valley sqm landownership to be reforested with more than native trees of the former rainforest lots of jobs and training by German Forest Engineers

Can we also do something about the world’s climate? Yes – we can!!