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SUSTAINABILITY & CONSERVATION
SAILING TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
Under the Faster to Zero pillar, we are moving faster to become a zero waste and net zero carbon business.
To help meet the urgent challenges of a changing world, this means taking accelerated steps to reduce our carbon and waste footprint with the aim of becoming a zero waste and net zero carbon business by 2030.
Wherever we can, we are also actively helping our partners, customers and wider markets to achieve the same.
See the full list of commitments and find out more.
INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
The Marine Research Hub in partnership with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is excited to announce the launch of the MRH Innovation & Sustainability award. This award aims to recognize and honor companies and organizations that have made significant contributions to developing innovative solutions and practices that promote sustainability and address pressing environmental challenges to our marine and coastal ecosystems
ABOUT THE AWARD
The MRH Innovation & Sustainability award is dedicated to acknowledging organizations that have demonstrated exemplary commitment and innovation in promoting sustainability across various sectors. Whether it's in the areas of environmental conservation, renewable energy, social impact, eco-conscious products, sustainable practices, or community-driven initiatives, we are seeking to honor the most impactful and forward-thinking efforts.
ENERGY-EFFICIENCY GOAL
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.
This includes the installation of Tune Harmonics devices on our electrical equipment to reduce energy consumption and use energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the event.
We are also pleased to announce that as part of our continued commitment to the sustainability of our event, this year we are powering ths show with 95% renewable electricity on our path towards 100% clean energy and carbon neutrality.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show uses an established global process to pay a premium to renewable electricity producers. These Energy Attribution Certificates (EACs) allow us to match our electricity usage with the required amount of green energy. This creates additional incentives for generators to invest in renewable power. We are still trying to use less electricity overall for our events, but this process ensures it’s as sustainable as possible.
SUSTAINABLE CATERING
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.
As part of this initiative, we are moving towards zero landfill waste from our events and are implementing the following action items:
- No Styrofoam Policy
- Sustainable Food
- Designation on Menu
- Phasing Out Straws
- Water/Soft Drinks Served in Aluminum
Our Culinary and Sales team centers on fresh farm-to-plate, fruits and vegetables, sustainable seafood, and natural organic meats. We partner with purveyors to use locally-sourced, organic, and sustainable products. Our organization contributes to increasing our efficiency and reducing our impact on the environment, in ways both big and small.
At the Informa US Boat Shows, we only use compostable materials in our food service operation. We are also 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.
FWC/ WILLOUGHBY EXPEDITION DONATION
As part of our commitment to the preservation of South Florida’s endangered marine life, we have donated a $300,000 contribution to the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida (FWC) to support multiple initiatives advocating for environmental preservation.
These initiatives include the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Outdoor Classroom project and the education and conservation of marine turtles and the ocean ecosystem; and the Manatee Lagoon Eco-Discovery Center’s mission to educate the public about manatees and to inspire communities to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife for future generations.
Lastly, this contribution will go towards the FWC’s Manatee restoration projects to support the conservation of Florida’s manatee habitats.
Informa Markets U.S. Boat Shows is also a sponsor of the 2022 Willoughby Expedition, a study that samples and tests for microplastic pollutants that adversely affect plant and animal species in the Everglades National Park.
CARBON NEUTRAL GOAL
Thanks to our partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset we have offset 3,345 tonnes CO2e, which represents the greenhouse gas emissions from 298,590 US Gallons of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (a contribution of the fuel consumed by all the vessels at the show).
Our contributions have helped fund the Chacayes Hydroelectric Project and currently the Wigton Windfarm Project in Jamaica.
The key concept is that carbon credits are used to convey a net climate benefit from one entity to another. A carbon credit represents a reduction of one metric tonne of GHG emissions achieved by a carbon reduction project.
Carbon credits are transferrable instruments. They are used to convey the GHG emissions reduction achieved by a carbon reduction project to a recipient (an individual or entity) that is generating GHG emissions. The recipient purchases the required number of carbon credits to counterbalance their own emissions on a tonne-for-tonne basis.
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