Conscious attitudes for more sustainable events
Seafood Show Latin America is committed to environmental and social responsibility. Check out our sustainability initiatives below:
Best practices guide for exhibitors
Francal provides a GUIDE of guidelines and sustainable best practices for all its exhibitors, so they can plan lower-impact solutions, in line with ESG concepts, for their booths and promotional activities during the events.
Francal is responsible for the common areas and collective booths at the fairs, but each exhibitor is responsible for the assembly, logistics and operation of its own booth.
Carbon offsetting
Our trade show will have its carbon emissions offset through the purchase of carbon credits that support verified environmental projects. Emissions will be quantified based on the GHG Protocol, the leading international methodology for corporate inventories, and offset through carbon credits certified by VERRA.
Francal is responsible for Scope 1 and 2 emissions — related to the common areas, the energy and water consumed throughout the event as a whole, and the travel of speakers, staff and partners to the event — but does not offset emissions related to booth assembly, logistics and operation; each exhibiting company is responsible for its own offsetting.
After the event, we always publish the results of our emissions and the projects supported with the credits purchased.
By adopting reliable, traceable credits, we contribute to:
- The preservation and regeneration of native forest, with measurable environmental impact
- Strengthening the social development of local communities and indigenous peoples
- Mitigating climate change
Waste management
For almost two decades we have carried out structured waste management at Francal events, with selective collection and the correct disposal of all waste generated from set-up to teardown — a practice that reinforces our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of all our events.
For almost two decades we have carried out structured waste management at Francal events, with selective collection and the correct disposal of all waste generated from set-up to teardown — a practice that reinforces our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of all our events.
Cardboard recycling bins
We provide selective-collection bins and invite all exhibitors and visitors to dispose of their waste correctly, ensuring better use of the materials by recycling cooperatives.
Made of recycled cardboard and produced by our partner TROMBINI, the bins are placed at several points around the fairs and make the collection team's work easier — waste is sorted manually so that materials reach the right destination.
The numbers attest to the good results of our waste management
20,8
tonnes of waste generated
1,2
tonnes of wood sent for reuse
9,3
tonnes of recyclable materials sorted and sent to recycling cooperatives
10
tonnes of organic waste collected and sent for composting
100% packaging environmental compensation
In addition to sending sorted waste to cooperatives, we also achieve 100% environmental compensation of recyclables through the eureciclo seal.
This seal represents the compensation of the total volume of recyclables (paper, glass, metal and plastic) generated during the event, from set-up to teardown, through the payment of recycling credits to accredited cooperatives.
In other words, for every package placed in the environment, an equivalent package will be recycled. An initiative that supports the entire recycling chain — the result of everyone’s collaboration, including you, visitor and exhibitor.
An initiative that supports the entire recycling chain, resulting from the unity and collaboration of everyone, including you, visitor and exhibitor.
To learn more about what environmental compensation for packaging is, click here.
Encouraging public transport and Metro transfers
We invite all participants of our events to use the Metro to reach the pavilion, avoiding queues and high parking costs, as well as significantly reducing their carbon footprint.
The venue is close to Portuguesa-Tietê station (Line 1 – Blue) – approximately 1.5 km away.
Bus line 9717-10 (Santana / Jd. Almanara) runs from the Carandiru Metro station to the pavilion. A short taxi ride also makes access easy — taxis stop at a dedicated drop-off area in front of the event.
See the route from the Metro station to the venue by clicking here
Diversity and inclusion
At Francal
Francal has always been committed to having a diverse team — of all ages, races, genders and differences — one that must also be prepared to serve an equally diverse audience, treating everyone equally, with respect and care.
We provide ongoing training for our team and reserve positions for people with disabilities among our permanent and temporary staff.
With our customers
If you are a visitor and need any special assistance during your experience at the event, plan your arrival with us by writing to: visitante@francal.com.br.
We provide ELECTRIC CARTS during the events for people with reduced mobility, which can be picked up at the entrance.
We can also provide a sign language interpreter for people with special needs who wish to attend the programme activities. Contact our team and let us know you are coming: visitante@francal.com.br
ABRINQ Foundation
Founded in 1990, the Abrinq Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the rights and citizenship of children and adolescents in Brazil.
Through education, health and social protection programs, the institution fights child vulnerability, supports social organizations and monitors public policies.
In partnership with Seafood Show Latin America, the Abrinq Foundation reinforces the sector’s commitment to social responsibility and to building a fairer future for Brazilian children.
Family Space
At all Francal events, we provide the FAMILY SPACE for breastfeeding professionals, or those with children under the age of 2, who need to bring their children to the event.
We have changing tables, microwaves to warm bottles and baby food, breastfeeding armchairs, and a rest and support area for professionals who need to balance work and family life — making access easier for everyone, with no disadvantage to breastfeeding mothers.
More sustainable materials in booth construction
Every year we expand the use of reusable, modular and low-waste materials in our constructions.
Most booths and structures are built with Octanorm, a fully reusable and durable modular material.
Our arenas and stages use rented materials, which are dismantled at the end of the event and used in other projects, as are the furniture and landscaping.
Lighting in the pavilion and booths is 100% LED, delivering greater energy efficiency.
Reduction of disposables
We promote Sustainable Best Practices among our exhibitors, always seeking to reduce the use of materials that are harmful to the environment.
We encourage the use of biodegradable disposables and the reduction of promotional bags in booths and in the areas managed by Francal, which only uses biodegradable disposables in its spaces.
We also encourage visitors to bring their own water bottles and eco-bags, which can be refilled at the water fountains provided at the event.
The commitment is collective.
Badge reuse and disposal
We provide a collection box at the exit of the fairs so visitors can leave their badge if they will not be returning to the event.
The badge’s plastic holder is reused at the organizer’s other events, and the badge paper is sent for recycling.
We avoid using printed plastic badges, which cannot be reused.
Francal ESG Report
Francal began publishing its annual sustainability report in 2024 and will continue this commitment, seeking continuous improvement in the production of its events and in its relationship with the environment and society.
We set targets for our team, moving towards carbon-neutral events with reduced impacts, and we work towards this every day.
To learn more about Francal and its commitment to sustainability, access our latest ESG report aqui.