RD Station
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:500 tons CO2e (offset)
Waste Generated:12 tons recycled
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 100% of waste generated during setup, event days, and dismantling was treated sustainably and not sent to landfills.
- 12 tons of waste recycled.
- 3,600 plastic bottles kept out of nature.
- 500 tons of carbon offset through carbon credit retirement, achieving carbon neutrality.
Social Achievements
- 100% accessible spaces for people with reduced mobility.
- Dedicated decompression spaces for people with special needs.
- 506m² of space in the Business Fair dedicated to B2B solutions in ESG.
- Over $2 million in revenue generated for small businesses supported by the event.
- Interpreters for the deaf were available on all content stages.
- Wheelchair rentals available.
- Hub de Empregabilidade initiative trained over 50 young people for employment.
Governance Achievements
- Developed a Code of Conduct to ensure a space of well-being, respect, equality, and inclusion.
- Established an Ethics Committee to handle Code of Conduct violations.
- RD Summit 2023 became the first event in Brazil certified with the Evento Responsável seal.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Generating a large volume of waste from a large-scale event.
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusion for all participants.
Mitigation Strategies
- Partnership with ExpoCenter Norte for waste management and the 'Aterro Zero' project.
- Implementation of a comprehensive accessibility plan including a dedicated committee, reserved seating, and support staff.
- Carbon offsetting initiatives.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing reusable materials, promoting reverse logistics for some waste.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Evento Responsável
Certifications: Evento Responsável
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Ecocups, Water Stations
Awards & Recognition
- Evento Responsável