The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo), one of the UK’s largest annual events for environmental innovation, collaboration, and policy, has announced that visitor registration is now open for its 2025 edition. The event will take place from 17–18 September at the NEC Birmingham.
ESS Expo is expected to bring together more than 15,000 professionals working across the environmental and sustainability sectors. The event combines a wide-ranging programme of live content, supplier exhibitions, policy-led sessions, and networking opportunities. The 2025 edition will continue to provide a platform for knowledge-sharing and cross-sector dialogue on key environmental issues.
A Cross-Sector Environmental Platform
ESS Expo incorporates seven co-located events, designed to enable attendees to explore developments, policy trends, and technical solutions across multiple environmental disciplines:
- RWM Expo – Resource & Waste Management
- EFD Expo – Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation
- CLR Expo – Contamination & Land Remediation Expo
- WWEM Expo – Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo
- AQE Expo – Air Quality & Emissions Expo
- GEO Expo – Geotechnical Engineering & Operations Expo
- CARS & MRE – Complete Auto Recycling & Metals Recycling Events
Subject areas range from air quality and carbon capture to waste processing, remediation, and recycling. The event aims to support sector-wide engagement and information exchange on sustainability challenges and initiatives.
Exhibitors, Industry Insight, and Policy Dialogue
ESS Expo 2025 is expected to host more than 700 exhibitors. Notable participants include:
- CARS & MRE: Tomra, Crow Environmental, RENNER Kompressoren, Automet, and 7 Steel UK
- GEO & CLR: Adler and Allan Ltd, JJMac Ltd, Igne, Envirochem, and European Geophysical Services
- WWEM: Aquamatic, Haldo, and CIRIA/Susdrain
- AQE: Acoem, Gasmet Technologies, and ENVEA
- EFD: Enfinium, Future Biogas, and Valmet
- RWM: Finning CAT, Grundon, RECOUP, Renault Trucks, Pellenc ST, and Valpak
Institutional support includes contributions from CIWM, ESA, and the Environment Agency, which returns in 2025 as the event’s Lead Partner.
The two-day conference programme will feature speakers from across the UK and European government, regulatory bodies, and industry. Discussions are set to focus on several key policy areas, including:
- The UK’s pathway to Net Zero
- Circular economy practices
- Air quality and emissions frameworks
- Remediation strategies for land and water
- Environmental funding and compliance
Key Features for Attendees
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Connect with over 700 suppliers representing a diverse range of environmental solutions
- Hear insights from public sector agencies and regulatory authorities
- Network with stakeholders from local government, utilities, private enterprises, and consultancies
- Explore sector innovations spanning waste, water, energy, and beyond
- Participate in cross-sector knowledge sharing and collaboration
Rob Mowat, Managing Director of ESS Expo, commented:
“ESS Expo is designed to bring the environmental sector together to share ideas and examine recent developments. The addition of four co-located events broadens its relevance across multiple industry segments and creates additional opportunities for collaboration.
“The event also provides a forum for those working in or with the sector to identify practical solutions and contribute to wider sustainability goals. Further programme announcements will follow in the lead-up to September.”
To register to attend ESS Expo 2025, taking place 17–18 September at the NEC, Birmingham, please visit the official website.
All images courtesy of ESS and taken at ESS Expo 2024
