Sustainability

On this page you will find an overview of key themes such as strategy on sustainability, energy, mobility, materials and water, nature, and food. Discover how cultural organizations and events are taking steps towards a more sustainable sector and get inspired to get started yourself.

This page provides an overview of important topics:

• Strategy on sustainability
• Materials and water
• Catering
• Mobility
• Energy
• Nature

Strategy on sustainability

A sustainable organization begins with a clear strategy. Establishing a clear vision and mission not only helps set direction but also build support among your team, partners and public. But where do you start? What tools are out there and where can you find inspiration? In this article we look at developing a strategy on sustainability, the resources available to do this and where to find support to actually execute your plans.

Develop strategy on sustainability

There is also a growing urgency in the cultural sector to contribute to a more sustainable future. But how do you tackle this concretely? In this article we look at developing a strategy on sustainability, the resources available to do this and where to find support to actually implement your plans.

Sustainable use of materials and water

Sustainable materials and water management requires a conscious approach and collaboration within the sector. By understanding consumption, using circular strategies and applying laws and regulations, cultural events and organizations can dramatically reduce their impact on the environment. This article provides insight into strategies, measurement tools and examples for more sustainable material and water use.

Sustainable use of materials and water

With a growing world population and increasing demand for products and resources, sustainable materials and water management is becoming an increasingly important issue. This article offers insight into strategies, measurement tools and examples for more sustainable material and water use.

Duuzame catering

Sustainable food and drink at events and cultural institutions is not a trend, but a necessity. By choosing plant-based and local foods, smart packaging and less food waste, organizers can significantly reduce their impact. This article shows what tools, regulations and communication strategies help make the transition to more sustainable eating and drinking accessible and effective.

Sustainable catering

Food and drink are essential at events, but their impact on the environment is significant. By choosing plant-based and local foods, smart packaging and less food waste, festivals and cultural institutions can drastically reduce their impact.

The impact of mobility

Transportation is one of the biggest polluters within the cultural sector. Visitors, employees, suppliers and artists often travel long distances, contributing to carbon emissions. Organizers can reduce this impact by encouraging sustainable mobility choices. This article provides insight into sustainable mobility strategies and tools to encourage sustainable choices.

The impact of mobility

According to several studies, transportation is one of the largest environmental burdens within the event industry. Organizers can reduce this impact by encouraging sustainable mobility choices. This article provides insight into sustainable mobility strategies and tools to encourage sustainable choices.

Sustainable energy consumption

The cultural sector faces the challenge of reducing energy consumption and switching to renewable energy while the cost of electricity and gas continues to rise. By becoming more energy conscious, organizations can not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also save costs and build a more sustainable image. This article discusses three key steps to become more energy efficient and sustainable.

Sustainable energy consumption

If you want to work greener in the cultural sector, you need to reduce your energy consumption and be smarter about using renewable energy sources. By using energy more consciously, organizations can not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also save costs. This article discusses three key steps to use energy more efficiently and sustainably.

Nature

The cultural sector has a direct and indirect impact on nature. On the one hand, events and cultural activities are affected by climate change, such as more extreme weather that disrupts festivals and outdoor performances. On the other hand, the sector can also contribute to ecological changes, for example through energy consumption, material use and transport movements. By being more conscious of nature and sustainability, the cultural sector can make a positive contribution to biodiversity and environmental conservation.

Nature and the cultural sector: how green can it get?

The cultural sector affects nature both directly and indirectly. For example, climate change disrupts festivals through more extreme weather, while the sector itself can contribute to ecological change by integrating projects into the natural environment. In this article, we discuss how the cultural sector can be more conscious about nature and environmental conservation to make a positive and lasting impact.

Get inspired!

After all this information, are you also curious how (other) cultural organizations have applied this in practice? Dive into the examples and best practices in the article below!

Sustainability in the cultural sector: examples & best practices

More and more venues, festivals and municipalities are taking concrete steps to reduce their ecological footprint. In this article you will read an overview of inspiring best practices from the region and beyond that show how sustainability and culture can go hand in hand.