Informa Health & Nutrition Expands Sustainability Push with Zero-Waste Initiatives and Climate Collaborations
Event summary
- Informa Health & Nutrition eliminated 29,600 single-use items and diverted 168 pounds of waste at Natural Products Expo West 2026 through r.Cup’s zero-waste sampling program.
- The event collected 163,547 pounds of leftover product for distribution via Second Harvest Food Bank, reducing waste in Orange County.
- New Hope Network’s Climate Day at Expo West 2026 featured keynotes and interactive sessions to help companies achieve climate goals.
- Beacon Discovery integrated HowGood’s sustainability data to provide carbon footprint insights for brands and retailers.
The big picture
Informa Health & Nutrition is doubling down on sustainability as a strategic differentiator, aligning with broader industry trends toward ESG accountability. The company’s partnerships with Climate Collaborative and r.Cup reflect a growing emphasis on measurable environmental impact, particularly in the health and nutrition sectors. As regulatory pressures and consumer demand for transparency increase, these initiatives position Informa as a leader in climate-conscious event management and industry collaboration.
What we're watching
- Scalability of Zero-Waste
- Whether Informa Health & Nutrition can replicate the zero-waste success of Expo West 2026 across other events in its portfolio.
- Climate Collaborative Impact
- How the Climate Collaborative’s partnerships will influence long-term sustainability commitments in the health and nutrition industries.
- Data-Driven Sustainability
- The pace at which HowGood’s carbon footprint data will drive decision-making among brands and retailers using Beacon Discovery.