The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is proudly commited to producing an ethically produced event.
The 2021 Fort Lauderdale Internaitonal Boat show is a socially responsible, sustainably developed, and environmentally responsible event with more initiatives that any of our shows from previous years. We know sustainability is increasingly important to our attendees and exhibitors, as well as to the Floridian market as a whole. Running our event gives us lots of opportunities to improve our impacts environmentally, socially and economically in Fort Lauderdale. We want to make our event more responsible and play a role in helping our markets improve its own sustainability through connecting people with the networks and knowledge they want to help solve the big challenges in our sector.
As part of our commitment to the environment, we have been working to manage our event’s carbon impact by investing over $2.8 million dollars to eliminate the use of diesel generators and reduce our electricity usage with energy saving technology which will result in an estimated 15-20% decrease.
The power that is used by the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show is now generated by 100% renewable electricity from green sources such as solar and wind power. Additionally, the emissions produced by our vehicles and equipment is counter-balanced with the purchase of carbon offsets.
The Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show is committed to become carbon neutral by 2025 and will continue working on reducing our carbon footprint.
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Proof of the Pudding is the exclusive catering company of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and understands our commitment to running a responsible, sustainable event.
Catering involves various facets that can make sustainability a challenging goal to achieve; however, Proof of the pudding has been a committed partner in making this goal our reality. Their Culinary and Sales teams center on fresh farm to plate fruits and vegetables, sustainable seafood, and natural organic meats. They partner with purveyors to use locally-sourced, organic, and sustainable products. Their "No Styrofoam" Policy prohibits the use of styrofoam packaging or service ware, which they replaced with fully compostable alternatives, like sugarcane, bamboo, and palm tree. Aside from sourcing ingredients and the packaging/silverware, a significant source of waste comes from non-consumed food and ingredients. We are proud to announce that we have donated 3,125 pounds worth of food and ingredients (equivalent to $15,635) to the homeless shelters in partnership with Faith Farms.
Marine wildlife conservation programs such as the Loggerhead Marinelife Center and MANGgear that work tirelessly to protect and serve the beautiful marine wildlife ecosystems that we all enjoy and love.
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Sustainability is a group effort, please join us in our efforts to give back to and protect the environment that makes this event possible.
Attendee Sustainability Tips
While you are attending Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, there are several ways you can reduce your environmental impact: