The festival is proud to be EcoCompass-certified for the fourth consecutive year. For us, sustainability is not an add-on – it is an integral part of how we plan and deliver the festival.
We continuously work to reduce our ecological footprint. For example, we provide train tickets to all participating artists residing in Finland in order to reduce the need for air travel. During the festival week, we primarily serve vegetarian food to our artists and staff. We also strive to reduce unnecessary consumption by limiting the use of printed materials and other disposable items such as paper.
This year’s special environmental theme is the responsible use of AI. We recognize that AI technology consumes significant resources and therefore aim to use it thoughtfully – not out of habit. At the same time, we want to support human creativity, which lies at the very heart of our work.
Organizing a sustainable festival involves many small and large decisions. For us, it is a long-term commitment to continue developing and taking responsibility – for the environment, for culture, and for the future.
