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DO YOU ALREADY KNOW ABOUT OUR SOCIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES?

Committed to making a positive impact on the planet, EXPOMAFE connects the industrial sector to knowledge networks to overcome the challenges of the future and drive sustainability throughout our community.

 Sustainability in EXPOMAFE

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As the leading event for the machinery and equipment industry in Latin America, EXPOMAFE reaffirms its commitment to sustainability. For us, balancing environmental awareness, social equity, and economic viability is more than a goal; it is our responsibility to the future.

We recognize the logistical and carbon emission challenges of the sector, but we see them as drivers of innovation. We focus on energy efficiency, sustainable raw materials, and the development of human-centered technologies. EXPOMAFE is the ultimate platform to transform these challenges into real practices, uniting the industry in a collective movement for a sustainable future. Join us in this transformation.

Inspiring Sustainable Development

As part of our commitment, we are focused on three pillars of sustainability:

1 - Inspiring Sustainability

Incorporating sustainability into our brand to inspire our sector to be more sustainable, promoting the achievement of the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals):

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2 - Environmental Responsibility

To become carbon neutral as a company and in all our products, to halve the waste generated by our products and events, and to become zero waste and zero carbon:

  • Reduction of printed materials, with those being FSC certified;
  • Interactive map available on the Industry Xperience Platform, replacing the printed pocket map;
  • Use of LED lighting in the pavilion and Informa spaces and optimization of air conditioning use to reduce energy consumption;
  • Selective collection and environmentally correct disposal of all waste generated at the event;
  • Service areas (Exhibitor Support, Accreditation and VIP Club) assembled with modular and reused structures;
  • Use of carpet made from recycled PET and PP, some of which is reused from previous events. After the event, the carpet will be reused in subsequent events or recycled and transformed into new products;
  • Inclusive dining options, with vegetarian and vegan alternatives available at the event's restaurants and snack bars; 
  • At the exit of the event, a designated area is provided for the responsible disposal of credentials that will be reused in future events.

3 - Social Responsibility

To contribute at least 1% of pre-tax profits to community groups, to champion diversity and inclusion, and to create value for our host cities:

• Hiring People with Disabilities (PWD) in partnership with the PAE (Efficient Attendant Program);

• Electric wheelchairs are available for accessibility at the event;

• Inclusive Food: Our food court offers various types of dishes and meals, including vegetarian and vegan options. We also work with various price options to offer a variety of food choices that meet the needs of diverse visitor and exhibitor profiles;

• Wellness Area: To promote greater well-being for visitors while at the fair. This area includes:

      - Recharge your cell phone: dedicated area for free cell phone charging;

      - We will have a wellness area with coworking space;

      - Hydration station.

Help improve the sustainability of EXPOMAFE

As a visitor

  • Consider how you will get to the event and whether you can avoid air travel or use low-carbon transportation, such as public transport, free shuttles, or carpooling;
  • Recycle your waste on-site and at your hotel whenever possible;
  • Consider opting for vegetarian and vegan food options and avoid food waste;
  • Take only the giveaways or brochures you need and will use, consider if there are digital alternatives;
  • Consider the environmental credentials of the hotel when deciding where to stay. Get to know the official travel agency of EXPOMAFE.
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As an exhibitor

  • As an exhibitor Ensure that your stand can be reused by your company or by your contracted builder (Better Stands Program);
  • Think about the waste your stand will generate and try to minimize it as much as possible. Ensure that unavoidable waste is recycled;
  • Select LED lighting and other energy-efficient equipment for your stand and make sure to turn off your equipment at the end of the day;
  • Optimize your travel by consolidating your shipments and choosing logistics companies with strong sustainability credentials;
  • Reduce paper distributions by going digital and purchase sustainably certified paper where printing is necessary;
  • Engage in the numerous initiatives and conversations throughout the event that aim to help facilitate and inspire the sustainable development of your sector;
  • Inspire the sustainable development of your sector by promoting your company and the sustainability credentials of your products and services.

Sustentability at Informa Markets

Faster Forward

EXPOMAFE is part of Informa. Sustainability at Informa focuses on the long-term impacts we have on our customers, colleagues, the communities we work in, and the environment. For this reason, Informa has developed the FasterForward approach to sustainable business.

Informa’s goal is to become an increasingly sustainable and positively impactful business. Through the FasterForward program, we are embedding sustainability into everything we do and seizing opportunities to help our customers and markets do the same.

FasterForward is a three-part program with ambitious commitments and a wide range of activities, covering Informa’s business operations, our brands and products, and our broader impact on the community.

When it comes to sustainability, we are moving faster.

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Informa continues to be recognized as a leader in sustainability, reflecting its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Read more here: Informa Group remains at the top of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, with outstanding performance in the Brazilian market.

Better Stands: Working together toward reusable booths

Created by Informa in 2019, Better Stands is a global program aimed at eliminating stand waste.

To achieve this, we encourage exhibitors and stand builders to replace disposable (single use) stands with reusable ones, significantly reducing environmental impact

Why join Better Stands? 

Disposable stands account for more than 70% of the waste generated at events, causing significant environmental problems. Better Stands was created to address this issue, aiming to transform events into examples of sustainability and safety.

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