Quantification of the greenhouse gas inventory related to all direct and indirect emissions from our activities. This includes emissions from energy consumption, assembly processes, transportation, and any other relevant sources.
We are firmly committed to recognizing the importance of mitigating our negative impacts on the environment and promoting environmental sustainability. We have taken significant steps in order to calculate our greenhouse gas emissions (direct and indirect) to understand the full environmental impact of our activities.
Calculating our carbon footprint provides us with a solid foundation on which to build a comprehensive environmental and climate strategy aimed at reducing emissions, minimizing waste, and promoting sustainable practices.
Through the calculation of our carbon footprint - that is, the contribution in terms of global warming triggered by its activities – we will better assess and manage our emissions, including with a view to future annual reduction and monitoring targets that will allow it to assess progress. Such an analytical approach is key to implementing an effective environmental sustainability strategy and mitigating our impacts on the planet.
Quantification of the greenhouse gas inventory related to all direct and indirect emissions from our activities. This includes emissions from energy consumption, assembly processes, transportation, and any other relevant sources.
The inventory will identify critical areas that contribute significantly to our carbon footprint. This identification is essential for prioritizing efforts to reduce emissions as efficiently as possible.
Based on our GHG inventory, we are laying the foundation for an emissions reduction plan. Our goal is to achieve net zero CO2e emissions by 2050, in alignment with key national and international guidelines and collective efforts to address climate change. This is an ongoing journey that requires the commitment and participation of our employees, suppliers, partners, and audience.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility: the study currently in development, the results of which will be published during 2024, will conform to the principles and requirements outlined in the international standard ISO 14064-1, with the support of Positive Organizations, one of the Festival's Impact Partners. The latter provides a robust framework for quantifying and reporting GHG emissions, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and consistency.
Screenings in the Piazza Grande, Europe's largest open-air cinema, and all other venues are powered by 100% renewable energy thanks to our partnership with SES.
We encourage employees, guests, and the public to choose environmentally friendly means of transport. We have established strategic partnerships with SBB/CFF/FFS, Autopostale and more.
We have decreased the availability of meat-based food options by 50% versus 2023 in favour of plant-based offerings. Additionally, we prioritise products from local, organic producers to reduce the carbon footprint associated with transport.
We are committed to producing sustainable merchandise made from recycled or sustainable materials. Our official bags are made from organic cotton and our iconic lanyards are made from R-Pet.
We have launched an enhanced mobile version of our website to ensure a seamless digital experience and reduced the print run of our publications by -33% versus 2023.
We provide waste separation bins at all official Festival venues, donate leftover materials to the Fondazione Diamante who make handmade products, and collaborate with Too Good To Go to ensure that leftovers from all official events are made available to the public.
