Committed to sustainability
IFEMA MADRID places a strong emphasis on sustainability as a driving force for progress. The Sustainability Master Plan 2023-2026 outlines the main action lines and objectives of the Institution to continue actively contributing to sustainable development in the three ESG (environmental, social, and governance) areas. This strategy is fully aligned with the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
At IFEMA MADRID, we understand the power we have to make an impact and the wide range of communities we are involved with. That’s why we chose to take the lead in promoting sustainability in the complex sector of temporary fairs and events, which, due to their nature and significant levels of attendance, could have harmful impacts on the environment.
2024 Sustainability Report
Respect for our environment
IFEMA MADRID’s overarching commitment to environmental protection is pursued through two specific areas of focus: ‘sustainable infrastructure’ and ‘sustainable events’, with the aim of achieving maximum efficiency in the use of infrastructure and integrating a sustainable approach into all the events it organises. In 2025, the organisation has made progress towards meeting its set targets and has launched new initiatives aimed at further minimising the environmental impact of its operations.
Main environmental figures
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Electricity(MWh)
( year - fairgrounds / municipal palace / total )
- 2021 - 18.440,94 / 1.958,04 / 20.398,98
- 2022 - 22.927,62 / 3.069,21 / 25.996,84
- 2023 - 23.898,83 / 2.562,13 / 26.460,97
- 2024 - 24392,75 / 2535,161 / 26927,91
- 2025 – 24.706,3 / 2.913,47 / 27.619,77
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Electricity consumption ratio
( year- MWh/M€ / MWh/M€ corrected data )
- 2021 - 206,89 / 206,89
- 2022 - 138,52 / 156,01
- 2023 - 149,11 / 149,11
- 2024 - 116,98 / 116,98
- 2025 – 127,43 / 127,43
- Natural gas (MWh)
( year - fairgrounds / municipal palace / total
- 2021 - 9.964,54 / 1.126,30 / 11.090,85
- 2022 - 12.302,73 / 949,94 / 13.252,67
- 2023 - 11.313,36 / 988,82 / 12.302,20
- 2024 - 12257,59 / 1346,42 / 13604,01
- 2025 – 13.713,34 / 1.348,74 / 15.062,08
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Natural gas consumption ratio
( year - MWh/M€ / MWh/M€ corrected data )
- 2021 - 112,48 / 206,89
- 2022 - 70,62 / 81,34
- 2023 - 69,32 / 69,32
- 2024 - 59,10 / 59,10
- 2025 – 69,49 / 69,49
- Drinking water
- Consumption (m3)
( year - fairgrounds / municipal palace / valdebebas / total )- 2024 – 75326 / 4779 / 0 / 80.105
- 2025 – 89.426 / 6.794 / 1.182 / 97.402
- Ratio (m3 / M€)
( year - ratio total)- 2024 - 348
- 2025 – 449,37
- Consumption (m3)
- Reclaimed water
- Consumption (m3)
( year - total )- 2024 - 99.045,00
- 2025 – 70.874
- Reclaimed water (%)
( year - % of total (potable + regenerated) )- 2024 - 55
- 2025 - 42
- Consumption (m3)
- Paper
- Consumption ( units )
( year - total )- 2024 - 555.500
- 2025 – 482.875
- Ratio ( units / M€ )
( year - ratio )- 2024 - 2.413,22
- 2025 – 2.227,80
- Consumption ( units )
- Carpet
- Consumption ( m2 )
( year - total )- 2024 - 2.413,22
- 2025 – 698.892
- Ratio (m2 / M€ )
( year - ratio )- 2024 - 2.967,51
- 2025 – 3.224,42
- Consumption ( m2 )
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Waste generation ( Tons )
( year - non hazardous / hazardous / total )- 2024 - 2024 – 7.440,45 / 6 95 / 7.447,40
- 2025 – 7.008,89 / 2,24 / 7.011,13
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Waste generation ratio ( Tons / M€)
( year - non hazardous / hazardous / total )- 2024 - 32,32 / 0,03 / 32,35
- 2025 - 32,34 / 0,01 / 32,35
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CO2 emissions ( Tons )
( year- total )- 2024 - 2.422,17
- 2025 - 2.967,27
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Emissions ratio ( Tons / M€ )
( year - ratio )- 2024 - 10,78
- 2025 - 13,69
People management
The dedication, hard work, and dedication of the IFEMA MADRID team are crucial in meeting the strategic challenges set for the upcoming years and continuing to contribute to sustainable development. Our institution is dedicated to creating a safe, diverse, and discrimination-free workplace that encourages the personal and professional development of our entire team.
Data used
(year - nº employees / permanent / % women/ % female directives / % rotation rate)
- 2024 - 489 / 95,5 / 52 / 43,33/ 6,13
- 2025 - 510 / 94,12 / 52 / 38,71 / 5,29
Data training
(year - training positions / hours of training received)
- 2024 - 632 / 10.087
- 2025 – 1.622 / 10.101
Promoting regional economic development
IFEMA MADRID has established itself as a top destination for hosting international conferences and professional events. This strategic positioning gives it a key role as an economic driver in the Community of Madrid and as an institution dedicated to the progress of the sectors of activity represented in its events.
In 2024, IFEMA MADRID’s support for entrepreneurship, drive for innovation, and commitment to internationalisation have once again proven its ability to boost the economic and social development of Madrid.
Commitment to sustainability
IFEMA MADRID goes beyond just sustainability by actively promoting initiatives that have a positive impact on society and the environment during its fairs. This helps pave the way towards a more sustainable event model. Along the same lines, the Institution encourages staff participation in corporate volunteer programme initiatives, allowing them to share their knowledge and commitment with other individuals or organisations.
The Sustainability Master Plan 2023-2026 showcases this cross-cutting contribution to society through two main lines of action: sustainable events, and social engagement.
- Volunteer data
(year - % volunteers / hours spent / Number beneficiaries)- 2024 - 11,60 / 391 / 190
- 2025 - 9,71 / 327 / 228
- Number of sustainability actions promoted at our fairs/events
(year - number of innovation actions / number of entrepreneurship actions / number of social actions / number of environmental actions)- 2024 – 282 / 91 / 295 / 288
- 2025 - 305 / 88 / 326 / 259
Sustainability Report history
Sustainability Report CSR 2022
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6,4 MB
Sustainability Report 2021
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11,2 MB
Sustainability Report 2020
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7,2 MB
Sustainability Report 2019
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7.21 MB