Power of One

What's your pledge?

Power of One is a new initiative being adopted by Autumn Fair to highlight the impact we each have on the environment. Supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, the campaign seeks to demonstrate how a combination of small, individual changes can create a more sustainable future for all.

We're championing five actionable pledges that can be implemented straight away at home and at the office.

Bring Your Own
Reduce packaging, bring your own bag, reusable cup, or bottle.

Pass It On
Get serious about recycling and upcycling household goods, make donations (kindness is contagious).

Turn It Down
Take control of the thermostat at home and work, from washing laundry to room temperature.

Actually I Can
Be empowered to make a stand and make a change. No voice or action is too small.

Get Dirty
Wear more and wash less, showers over baths to reduce water and wastage.

Power of One x Autumn Fair HQ

We asked the Autumn Fair team to share their pledges ahead of the show. Hear how the team are championing five actionable pledges that can be implemented straight away at home and at the office.

On Sustainability

Hear from industry leaders including Karl McKeever, Founder & Managing Director of Visual Thinking and Caryn Franklin, Fashion & Identity Commentator on why sustainability is so important and how retailers can introduce more sustainable actions into their business.

Be inspired

Join us across 4 days of compelling sessions and seminars around sustainability at the Inspiring Retail Stage in Hall 6 and the Sourcing Theatre in Hall 10.

Don’t miss, ‘Spotlight on Southern Co-op: Sustainability Uncovered” with Gemma Lacey, Director of Sustainability & Communications on how Southern Co-op inject sustainability into their daily business plans. Sourcing Theatre, 4 September, 11.30am.

Make a pledge

Feeling inspired to take action? Stop by the Power of One wall in the Atrium at the NEC Birmingham to make your pledge and collect a FREE reusable water bottle. Limited stock available, one per person.

This year, we won’t have any plastic cups onsite, but plenty of water stations, so make sure you come prepared!

Spread the word

Change happens one action at a time. Share your Power of One photos, comments and pledges through social media and get others involved as well. Make sure to include #PowerOfOne and #AutumnFair to your posts.