Trade-show marketing is changing fast. Sustainability has moved from a side conversation to a business requirement. Certified B Corps across the industry are showing what responsible business looks like. They meet strict social and environmental standards and prove that purpose and profit can thrive together.
Steelhead Productions is the only nationally recognized B-Corp Exhibit house in North America. The company shows what sustainable success looks like in practice.
What B Corp Certification Means for an Exhibit Producer
Unlike self-declared “green” initiatives, B Corp certification is third-party verified. It measures everything from how a company treats employees to how it sources materials and manages waste. Only a fraction of U.S. businesses earn the certification. And only one event production company in North America, Steelhead, has achieved this.
For exhibit producers, that accountability matters. Trade-show buildouts require energy, materials, and complex logistics. Every choice made along the way leaves an environmental footprint.
Steelhead, a certified B-Corp Exhibit house, reduces that impact with traceable, measurable steps in sustainable exhibit production. This is not a marketing label; it is the framework guiding how every booth is built, shipped, and reused.
Partnering with a B-Corp Exhbit House
Brands planning trade-show programs nationally benefit from working with certified partners. It’s the best way to meet the sustainability standards that audiences and stakeholders expect.
Working with a B-Corp Exhibit house brings credibility when reporting ESG outcomes both internally and to the public. Many companies now include sustainability in their RFPs and brand standards. So working with verified partners gives marketing teams a clear edge on this front.
How a B-Corp Exhibit House Puts Sustainability Into Practice
At Steelhead, sustainability isn’t handled by one department or tied to an annual report. It shapes every step of trade-show exhibit production.
- Materials: We design booths with recyclable panels, reusable structures, and low-VOC finishes.
- Manufacturing: Digital prototyping reduces scrap while modular components extend product life.
- Operations: A rental-based model keeps assets in use longer. It cuts carbon emissions and saves clients’ money.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do. So we’ve created a system that’s efficient, flexible, and environmentally responsible. Brands can refresh their booth designs for each show and adjust their size or scope as needed. All while meeting corporate ESG targets and staying within budget.
Recognized Nationally for Sustainable Exhibit Production
This hard work hasn't gone unnoticed. Steelhead has earned national recognition for sustainable design and measurable impact. The company appears on both the Exhibitor FindIt Top 40 and Event Marketer Fab 50 lists. The company also received a Bronze award from Ecovadis in 2025, further validating its sustainability focus.
This level of recognition reinforces Steelhead’s position as a trusted partner for brands committed to environmental standards and consistency across every event.
Building the Future of Sustainable Trade-Show Marketing
B Corp certification is not a badge. It is a blueprint for transforming how we build trade-show experiences. Steelhead Productions pairs national recognition with measurable sustainability to show how responsible business can fuel creative, high-impact events.
Ready to align your next trade show with verified sustainability standards? See what is possible with a nationally recognized B-Corp exhibit house like Steelhead Productions.