The D’A – Barcelona Film Festival has been working since 2022 to become a greener festival and to implement actions in favor of sustainability. Everything leaves its mark. The films at D’A leave a lasting impression each year with their emotional, groundbreaking, reflective, and free-thinking essence. This eagerness for stimulation keeps us moving forward, year after year. In our 13th edition, we took action with a Sustainability Plan and began measuring our Carbon Footprint. Thanks to the guidance of Sostenibilidad a Medida, we have achieved some key goals to make D’A a greener festival.
Our sustainability plan is based on these ten commitments:
1.- We develop a responsible management model that considers key sustainability impacts.
2.- We do not use official cars and rely on 100% green vehicle couriers.
3.- We work with local and nearby suppliers who also apply sustainability criteria.
4.- We reduce the impact of merchandising, publications, and festival signage.
5.- We promote waste prevention and facilitate selective waste recovery.
6.- We use energy efficiently and encourage the use of renewable energy sources.
7.- We reduce the consumption of materials and other natural resources.
8.- Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are at the heart of the festival’s identity.
9.- We communicate our sustainability performance transparently to engage different stakeholders.
10.- We are committed to fostering a culture of sustainability.
Since 2022, we have measured the Carbon Footprint per attendee at each edition and worked to reduce it: we promote low-impact transportation and decrease material consumption, making more efficient use of energy.
However, our vision of sustainability is primarily centered on reducing the environmental impact of our activities and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that cinema is a powerful tool for spreading these commitments and transforming society. That is why we promote thematic diversity in our programming, provide sustainability training for future industry professionals, and, starting in 2025, we will award one film for its message in favor of sustainability.
Furthermore, thanks to all these efforts, A Greener Future, a nonprofit organization that independently evaluates the environmental impact of festivals and cultural events, has granted us its certification for two consecutive editions.
Spreading awareness of these initiatives allows us to help build a culture of sustainability among our audience and participating organizations. Join us in making it possible!
Source: UN Sustainable Development Goals