The event and trade fair industry has long faced a major challenge: reducing CO2 emissions. In addition to production, materials, and travel, transportation services are essential for delivering everything to exhibition venues. Depending on the quantity and distance, logistics account for an average of 20-30% of the CO2 emissions of a trade fair booth.
Airlines offer customers the option to compensate for their CO2 footprint when booking flights—so why don’t transport companies do the same?
Despite calls for the logistics industry to introduce a compensation model, no action has been taken. Czarnowski GmbH decided to develop its own solution to make logistics for trade fairs and events more sustainable. In collaboration with natureOffice GmbH from Wiesbaden (www.natureoffice.com), Czarnowski has developed a solution that allows customers the option to easily and quickly calculate and offset their transport-related CO2 emissions.
By contributing to compensation projects, CO2 emissions are offset elsewhere, helping to protect the environment.
roadZero – inspired by Czarnowski
With roadZero, Czarnowski GmbH is one of the first companies in the industry to offer an innovative solution that makes the entire process measurable, transparent, and compensable.
roadZero enables exhibiting companies to accurately calculate and offset their environmental footprint. The natureOffice software determines transport-related CO2 emissions individually for each customer—based on factors such as cargo weight, distance traveled, and transport method. The calculated emissions can optionally then be offset by supporting certified climate protection projects.
A transparent solution for Scope 3 reporting
As part of Scope 3 reporting, Czarnowski offers its customers a transparent and reliable solution for recording and offsetting indirect emissions. The software generates a key factsheet detailing the calculated emissions, while an official label and certificate confirm successful CO2 compensation.
✅ Certified measurements in collaboration with natureOffice GmbH
✅ Compensation through verified climate projects
✅ Custom measurement tools for precise calculations
✅ Transparency & support for Scope 3 reporting
By precisely analyzing CO2 emissions and consistently offsetting them, roadZero offers a sustainable approach to organizing eco-friendly events. Customers receive a reliable and traceable solution to optimize their ecological footprint.
“Sustainability is not just a trend for us—it is a responsibility. With roadZero, we aim to make a significant contribution to a more environmentally conscious event industry,” says Torsten Heinze, Managing Director of Czarnowski GmbH.
About Czarnowski GmbH
Czarnowski GmbH is part of the US-based Czarnowski Collective and is one of the world’s leading companies in eventmarketing and exhibition industry.
Since 2011, Czarnowski has been active in Germany, combining innovation, design, and sustainability to create customized brand experiences.
Since 2024, the company has been EcoVadis-certified, ranking among the top 15% of the most sustainable suppliers (Silver Medal).
With roadZero, Czarnowski is setting a new approach for climate-neutral event logistics.
About natureOffice GmbH
natureOffice is a leading company specializing in holistic climate protection solutions for businesses. Its extensive portfolio includes:
🔹 Development of effective CO2 reduction strategies
🔹 Precise calculation and analysis of CO2 footprints
🔹 Promotion of energy efficiency measures
🔹 Training and awareness programs for climate protection
With over 15 years of expertise, natureOffice GmbH integrates its knowledge into powerful software solutions that help clients optimize their CO2 accounting, reporting, and climate communication.
The company’s primary mission is to support businesses on their long-term journey toward climate protection and sustainable progress.Additionally, natureOffice is actively involved in climate protection and social initiatives in
emerging markets.
With its own dedicated climate protection project, the company is turning the vision of a sustainable future into reality.