Cersaie, the international exhibition for ceramics and bathroom design, has been formally awarded the ISO 20121:2024 certification for sustainable event management by Bureau Veritas Italia. The certification, presented at the Bologna Exhibition Centre, recognises the fair's comprehensive Sustainable Management System and its ongoing commitment to responsible innovation in the sector.
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Armando Cafiero, Director General of Confindustria Ceramica, received the certificate from Roberta Prati, Certification Director at Bureau Veritas Italia, and Antonella Fabbri, Senior Large Client Manager, in a ceremony attended by BolognaFiere Director General Antonio Bruzzone and other key figures.
ISO 20121, developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation, sets out the management system requirements necessary to plan and deliver sustainable events. Cersaie voluntarily adopted the framework for its 2025 edition, formalising a series of sustainability initiatives implemented in previous years. The certification validates the exhibition's practices and strengthens its position as a global benchmark for operational excellence and environmental responsibility.
Armando Cafiero stated:
"ISO 20121 certification is not only an acknowledgment that the planning, design and execution of the show follow a verified and structured method, it is also a clear demonstration that the principles of social, environmental and economic responsibility that we share with our member companies are adopted throughout every phase and activity of Cersaie."
Roberta Prati added:
"When 95,000 people come together, as they do for Cersaie, it is essential to pay the utmost attention to safety and to the social and environmental impact of the event. Through our audits, we at Bureau Veritas are proud to recognise the efforts of organisations that adopt ISO 20121 certification as a tangible sign of their commitment to sustainability while actively involving stakeholders in the process."
Antonio Bruzzone, CEO of BolognaFiere, emphasised the significance of the achievement:
"Cersaie demonstrates that sustainability is now a central element of the trade fair experience and a value that exhibitors, buyers and international stakeholders have come to expect. The journey we have undertaken together with Confindustria Ceramica consolidates a model that combines quality, responsibility and innovation, generating tangible benefits for the entire sector."
The 2025 edition of Cersaie is currently undergoing evaluation for its sustainability performance, with results to be shared transparently and used to improve future editions, reinforcing the fair's ongoing commitment to measurable positive impact.
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