Environmental policy
The sustainability principles and objectives of the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds are clearly focused on environmental protection and sustainable consumption. Below, we present our principles and objectives.
Environmental awareness
- We promote environmental awareness among all stakeholders, including employees, organizers, visitors, and the community.
- We aim to raise awareness of environmental sustainability and help people understand the impact of their choices on the environment.
- We promote environmentally friendly values and practices to make the Song Festival Grounds more sustainable.
Energy saving
- The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds strives to reduce its energy consumption and increase energy efficiency.
- Energy saving involves the gradual implementation of energy-efficient equipment and the monitoring of water and energy consumption.
- We create opportunities for visitors, organizers, and employees to actively participate in activities that promote environmental and energy conservation.
Sustainable consumption
- We promote sustainable consumption, which includes reducing consumption and minimizing waste.
- We support recycling and prioritize environmentally friendly and sustainable products and materials.
- We implement measures to reduce our ecological footprint, including improving access to waste sorting bins, installing drinking water refill stations, and promoting alternative transportation options.
These principles and objectives reflect our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, and our aim to involve the community and stakeholders in eco-friendly initiatives.
Green Guide for Event Organizers
As an organization, the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds responsibly acknowledges its ecological footprint and consumption, and has implemented an environmental management policy to ensure structured action. Here, we present some eco-friendly recommendations to keep in mind when organizing an event.
- Catering: Please avoid using disposable tableware when catering for artists, visitors, and the organizing team, especially single-use plastic items. We also ask you to minimize leftover food.
- Waste sorting: Please use the designated bins for glass, bottles/cans, paper/cardboard, packaging, bio-waste, and general waste.
- Gifts and prizes: Please carefully consider the contents of gift bags created for trade show and conference clients, as well as the quantity and selection of complimentary products offered by partners. We recommend choosing eco-friendly gifts, such as items made from recycled materials, experience-based gifts, or supporting local artisans.
- Decorations and printed materials: For events, please use environmentally friendly solutions for effects and decorations. For example, if an artist wishes to release confetti into the audience, carefully consider its necessity and ensure the materials used are eco-friendly. The same applies to printed materials and other informational items, where we recommend mindful reuse and sustainable choices.
- Transport Options: In your event guide, please offer a variety of transport options as alternatives to private cars. The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, and electric rental scooters. Remind attendees that we are within walking or cycling distance from the city center. Every guest’s choice of an environmentally conscious mode of transport contributes to our sustainability efforts.
Thank you for taking our eco-friendly guidelines into account, and we wish you a successful event!
Green Key
Green Key is an international eco-label for tourism businesses, recognizing sustainable and environmentally responsible practices since 1994.
Today, approximately 4,500 businesses from 63 countries worldwide have joined the program. The Green Key label assures visitors that a business is committed to reducing its environmental impact.
