Climate Change Data

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