Fulfilling Social Responsibility in China
Apart from continuously expanding its business in China and contributing to the prosperity of related industries and areas, Reed Exhibitions is also committed to its other industrial and social responsibilities in China. In 2008, Reed Exhibitions promoted the sustainable development of the Chinese conference and exhibition industry and gave back to Chinese society through the following initiatives:
• Endorsing and effecting IPR protectionat its events
• Advocating exhibition statistics auditing, transparency and verifiable reporting of statistics
• Creating green exhibitions by raising the environmental awareness of the participants and partners and taking green initiatives
• Training its local employees through the Reed Exhibitions China University
• Implementing the Reed Exhibitions China Scholarship Program to promote exhibition education and talent development
• Donating RMB 1 million to the victims of the Wenchuan earthquake
• Launching the Reed Exhibitions Greater China Summit, calling on industry members to jointly enhance exhibition stands and render more world class events in China.