We are committed to Intermodal South America having a positive impact on people and the planet. We want to play a key role in helping the entire logistics community improve its sustainability, connecting people to the networks and knowledge they need to help solve the big challenges of the future.
SUSTAINABILITY ACTIONS
Sustainability at Intermodal South America
Intermodal South America recognizes the importance of sustainability in its activities. It is the largest logistics, intralogistics, technology, cargo transportation, and foreign trade event in the Americas. We are committed to sustainability, both now and in the future. This reflects our responsibility to contribute to a world that is environmentally responsible, socially just, and economically viable.
The transportation sector faces significant sustainability challenges due to its intensive movement, such as carbon emissions associated with logistics. However, we view these challenges as opportunities to innovate, seek efficient solutions, and promote more sustainable practices.
Intermodal aims to provide a platform for discussing and addressing logistics challenges, inspiring participants to adopt sustainable practices in their operations. By collaborating during events, we aim to enhance a transformative movement in the industry, collectively constructing a sustainable future. We need the commitment of every participant not only to address current challenges but also to collectively build a sustainable future for logistics.
As part of our commitment, we focus on three sustainability pillars.
1- Inspiring sustainability
Embed sustainability into our brand to inspire our sector to be more sustainable, promoting the achievement of the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals):
Goal 4: Ensure that education is inclusive and equitable, and promote opportunities for lifelong learning for all.
Increase the number of individuals with relevant technical and vocational skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship, both among youth and adults.
Goal 7: Ensure reliable, sustainable, modern, and affordable access to energy for everyone.
Expand infrastructure and modernize technology to provide modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries
Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological modernization, and innovation.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological modernization, and innovation.
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Reduce global per capita food waste at retail and consumer levels, and minimize food losses throughout production and supply chains.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Goal 17: Enhance the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
2- Environmental Responsibility
Our goal is to become carbon neutral and reduce waste by 50% by 2025. We also aim to help our customers reduce their carbon footprint. This is a steppingstone towards achieving zero waste and zero net carbon by 2030 or earlier:
- Better Stands Program: raising awareness among our exhibitors and assembly companies to use reusable stands, thereby reducing waste generation;
- Reduction of printed materials, with those being FSC certified;
- Interactive map provided on the Intermodal Platform, replacing the printed pocket map;
- Totems with QR Codes available in the pavilion to facilitate access to event information;
- Carpets made from recycled PET and PP, some of which were reused from previous events, were used. After the event, the carpet will be reused in subsequent events or recycled and transformed into new products;
- Use of LED lighting in the pavilion and Informa spaces, and optimization of air conditioning usage to decrease energy consumption;
- Selective waste collection and environmentally responsible disposal of all event-generated waste;
- Inclusive dining options, with vegetarian and vegan alternatives available at the event's restaurants and snack bars;
- Use of locally sourced foods and seasonal ingredients.
- At the event's exit, a container is provided for the conscious disposal of credentials that will be reused at future events.
3- Social Responsibility
We will contribute at least 1% of our pre-tax income to community groups, advocate for diversity and inclusion, and create value for our host cities:
- Motorized chairs are available for accessibility at the event;
- Support for deaf truck drivers through our partnership with Caminhoneiros Surdos do Brasil (CSB);
- Awareness campaign about Autism as part of the "Blue April" initiative.
- Hiring of People with Disabilities (PwD) in partnership with the PAE program (Programa de Atendente Eficientes);
- Employment opportunities for senior professionals.
- All food collected through the charity ticket will be donated to Safrater.
Sustainability Highlights
We emphasize that Intermodal addresses sustainability-related topics, promoting relevant content on our content channels, our digital platform, social media, and at congresses and arenas open to the event's audience.
Check out the articles on the topic on our content channel, Intermodal Digital:
https://digital.intermodal.com.br/sustentabilidade
By exploring these topics, Intermodal drives the logistics industry towards more sustainable practices. This approach reflects a commitment not only to the present but also to the legacy for future generations.
Intermodal South America is committed to engaging young people in the workforce through professional learning, and CAMPS – the Center for Professional and Social Learning and Mobilization – plays a crucial role in helping new professionals enter the logistics sector. To read more, visit the website: https://www.camps.org.br/
Take advantage of Intermodal 2026 to visit the Camp Santos booth, where you can learn more about their work and how you can get involved to support them.
SENAI (National Service for Industrial Learning) is an institution specialized in accelerating startups and promoting a culture of innovation, offering solutions for industries. Learn more at: https://www.sp.senai.br/ At Intermodal, you can visit SENAI's booth and explore projects highlighting technology in logistics, including its Mobile Connectivity School with simulators and experiences in AI, automation, and 5G.
To get to and from the event, use public transportation and the free shuttle.
Free shuttle: Departure from Portuguesa-Tietê metro station. Parking at Rua Marechal Odylio Denys, 138 – Santana.
The closest stations to Anhembi District are:
- Portuguesa-Tietê Station (Line 1 – Blue): approximately 1.5 km.
- Palmeiras-Barra Funda Station (Line 3 – Red): approximately 4.5 km.
Consolidate all your business trips by making the most of your time at Intermodal South America.
You can save money by traveling to meet exhibitors individually or by scheduling a meeting with all of them during the event. This will help reduce your costs and your carbon footprint.
METRÔ SP (São Paulo Metropolitan Company), one of the main public transportation systems in the city and the Metropolitan Region, is a public/private sector body that officially supports Intermodal South America.
Learn more about METRÔ SP by visiting the page: https://www.metro.sp.gov.br/
In partnership with the São Paulo Municipal Tourism Department, we will have a mobile Tourist Information Center (CIT) at the event to help you make the most of your stay in the city.
The mobile CIT offers city maps, tourist guides, and themed itineraries, as well as tips on tourist attractions, gastronomy, and culture, with assistance from two specialized bilingual guides.
Whether it's your first time in São Paulo or not, this is the perfect opportunity to explore everything the city has to offer. Visit the Tourism Department's van and discover new experiences!
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can make a huge difference in your well-being and physical and mental performance, whether at the office, at home or at an event.
Check out our tips on how to make the most of events:
- Take advantage of the Wellness Lounge to rest between content sessions;
- With free WiFi available to all visitors, take advantage of the platform to participate in the event in a hybrid way, with more interaction, convenience and efficiency;
- Stay hydrated throughout the event with regular water breaks;
- It can be hard to stand all day, so wear comfortable shoes.
We want everyone to feel a sense of belonging, and for our communities to feel inspired and benefit from the diverse identities, innovations, and ideas we present at Intermodal South America.
We achieve this through:
- Hiring People with Disabilities (PwD) in partnership with the PAE program (Efficient Attendant Program);
- Our commitment to listening to a wide variety of speakers;
Additionally, we support and promote the following manifestos:
> Manifesto Caminhoneiros Surdos do Brasil – CSB (Brazilian Deaf Truckers Manifesto)
The Brazilian Deaf Truckers – CSB was created to transform the reality of deaf individuals in the transportation sector. Since November 2020, the movement has worked to overcome challenges related to obtaining a driver’s license and entering the job market.
The first major achievement came in 2021 with the presentation of PL 2634/21 by Senator Romário (PL/RJ), proposing driver’s licensing in all categories for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals.
Today, CSB is nationally recognized, with the support of associations, City Councils, companies, and advocates. The movement remains mobilized to ensure greater accessibility in traffic and licensing processes.
We want to make a positive impact on our local community. In addition to boosting the economy of our host city, we also seek to promote real social and environmental change. Here’s how we’re doing it: We have now also joined the “solidarity ticket” initiative—an effort that further reinforces our social commitment. Through this initiative, all food collected will be donated to Safrater, expanding support for its programs and benefiting even more people.
We are supporting Safrater, an initiative dedicated to promoting socio-educational programs, with a focus on welcoming and the holistic development of individuals and their families.
The institution is grounded in transformative knowledge, offering the means and opportunities for autonomy, as well as training for the full exercise of citizenship and fraternity.
To learn more or contribute, visit: https://www.safrater.org.br/Translated with
Better Stands
Created by Informa Markets in 2019, Better Stands is a global program aimed at eliminating stand waste.
To achieve this, we encourage exhibitors and stand builders to replace disposable (single use) stands with reusable ones, significantly reducing environmental impact.
Why Join Better Stands?
Disposable stands account for more than 60% of the waste generated at events, causing significant environmental problems. Better Stands was created to address this issue, aiming to transform events into examples of sustainability and safety.
Help improve the sustainability of Intermodal South America
As a visitor
Consider how you will travel to the event and whether you can avoid flying or use low-carbon transportation such as public transportation, free transfers, or carpooling
- Recycle your waste locally and at your hotel whenever possible; · Support our charitable partners! As an individual - Safrater, and as a company to CAMPS Santos;
- Consider opting for vegetarian and vegan food options and avoid food waste;
- Take only the gifts or brochures you need and will use, and consider whether there are digital alternatives;
- Consider the hotel's environmental credentials when deciding where to stay. Meet Intermodal's official travel agency:https://www.intermodal.com.br/pt/viagem-e-hospedagem-intermodal.html
As exhibitor
- Make sure that your booth can be reused by your company or by your contracted automaker;
- Think about the waste your booth will generate and try to minimize it as much as possible. Ensure unavoidable waste is recycled.
- Choose LED lighting and other energy-efficient equipment for your booth, and be sure to turn it off at the end of the day;
- Optimize your travel by consolidating your shipments and choosing logistics companies with strong sustainability credentials;
- Reduce paper distribution by going digital, and purchase sustainable certified paper where printing is required.
- Take part in the many initiatives and discussions throughout the event that aim to facilitate and inspire sustainable development in your sector.
- Inspire sustainable development in your industry by promoting your company and the sustainability credentials of your products and services.
Sustainability at Informa Markets
Intermodal South America is part of Informa Markets and the Informa Group. Sustainability at Informa focuses on the long-term impact we have on customers, colleagues, the communities in which we work and the environment. This is why Informa has developed the FasterForward approach to sustainable business.
Informa is committed to becoming an increasingly sustainable business with a positive impact. Through the FasterForward program, we are embedding sustainability into everything we do and seizing opportunities to help our customers and markets do the same.
FasterForward is a three-part structured program with ambitious commitments and a wide range of activities that span Informa's business, our brands and products, and our broader impact on society. To learn more about our approach, follow this link:https://www.informamarkets.com/pt/sustentabilidade.html
Informa PLC is ranked number one in the global media industry in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes 2022. Read more here: Informa achieves global media sector leadership in ESG index.
Contact us and share your story
Would you like to work with us on the sustainability of our event? Would you like to share your own story and efforts? Got an idea? Contact the event team and Informa's sustainability team for more information: institucional@informa.com
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