We are part of BAFTA’s Albert scheme which focuses on reducing the environmental impact of productions, and we all have a responsibility to make positive changes and establish a workable and realistic plan to help decrease our carbon footprint.
A key pillar of Fáilte Ireland’s Operational plan is “Driving Climate Action” and the festival divisional activity under this pillar is to
facilitate access and commitment of Fáilte Ireland supported festivals to the sustainability programme. An important element of this
project is the creation of Sustainable Festivals Guidelines.
The Green Mobility Guide offers practical recommendations for professionals across the performing arts, gives case studies and resources, and includes the Julie’s Bicycle ‘IG tool’ for tracking carbon emissions while on tour.
The Guide To Plastic-Free Festivals and Events represents a pioneering effort in Ireland to revolutionise the way arts and cultural events are conducted. By providing comprehensive strategies to eliminate plastic usage, the guide aims to significantly reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability within these sectors.