RIFF’S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

 

The RIFF is concretely committed to the crucial goal of combating climate change by promoting a more sustainable model for the design, staging and conduct of all its events.

 

With regard to the reduction of emissions, the RIFF integrates principles of environmental sustainability into all phases of the event life cycle, while at the same time carrying out public awareness and involvement.

 

The main actions implemented are:

  1. SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

The Festival facilitated with clear information on the website and in the catalogue the accessibility of the venues by public transport.

  1. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY USE

The Festival used energy from renewable sources (photovoltaic panels).

  1. PRINTING MATERIALS

In order to combat paper waste, the festival limited the amount of printed materials (only 50 catalogues and 500 postcards), using the digital format for communication, information and event promotion materials (digitally browsable catalogue, newsletter, social posts).

  1. FACILITIES

The Festival used generic structures and set-ups that can be reused over the years (screen and raft, which is made of recyclable materials).

  1. WASTE MANAGEMENT

A well-marked waste collection point was provided at the initiative locations.

  1. GADGET PRODUCTION

The Festival produced no merchandising.

  1. GUEST MANAGEMENT

The Festival organised transfers for guests using public transport only. Guests stayed in accommodation facilities close to the venue.

  1. FOOD SUSTAINABILITY

The Festival used food and beverages from the local supply chain in its social drinks, promoting local products and supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises.

  1. ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

In order to raise awareness and spread awareness on the issues of environmental sustainability and social responsibility among all those involved in the event (sponsors, the public, employees and the local community), the Festival opened film sections and round tables (held at the Botanical Garden of Padua, which, founded in 1545, is the oldest garden in the world still in its original location) dedicated to the theme of climate.

  1. EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION

The Festival promoted an environmental training session for the event’s hired and volunteer staff, held by one of the speakers at the panel discussion ‘Climate Geopolitics’.

 

These choices produce immediate results, and in the long term will be reinforced to consolidate their benefits.