Un "Lago Cromatico" sustainable and… green!
La ISO 20121 is an international standard that defines the standard requirements necessary for the certification of event management systems according to the criteria of economic sustainability, social and environmental. This is an important certification, which attests a duly attentive approach not only to economic and logistical aspects, but also to the social and environmental context in which the event takes place, with a view to the general sustainability policy. The path to certification involves a careful analysis and assessment of possible impacts Cheap, Social edEnvironmental of the review. Inoltre, the Festival, since its inception, also operates with a view to a positive impact of nature Cultural on the territory and the communities involved.
A great wealth and a great responsibility, to share!
From a great power comes with great responsibility… but it does not apply only to super-aircraft! There Lake Maggiore region is a tourist destination of great wealth.
In a territory that is still small, innumerable cultural and environmental treasures are hidden: from the mountain oases of our suggestive valleys, made usable by kilometers of paths, to lively urban centers with high-level cultural activities for young and old…from the quiet shores of the lake to the lively banks of the rivers. Not to mention the rich gastronomic and folkloristic offer, and the most diverse possibilities to practice sports and outdoor activities! in conclusion, we really don't miss anything ... if not a little more awareness and respect..
Here then is that Il Lago Cromatico wants to set a good example, getting involved in first person to learn the rules of sustainability, so that they can be passed on to everyone – primarily to its audience. If you want to grow and improve, you cannot walk alone: we must do it all together!
The Festival "Il Lago Cromatico" therefore intends to involve all stakeholder (public and / or private bodies and institutions, partner, providers, but also artists, public and local communities) in a virtuous and mutually profitable path.
The drafting of the document bysustainable development policy and the sharing of the latter with all the aforementioned parties demonstrates the commitment ofMusica Libera Association, Festival organizer, in the application of sustainable development principles in project management activities.
The training course aimed at obtaining certification ISO 20121 is supported and funded byChamber of Commerce of Biella and Vercelli – Novara – Verbano Cusio Ossola, as part of the project Amalake – Amazing Major: Active Holiday on the Lake Maggiore, Italy-Switzerland Interregional Cross-border Cooperation program (of which it is the Italian leader), dedicated to the promotion of green and active tourism in the areas bordering Lake Maggiore, for the enhancement and positioning of the destination "Lake Maggiore and its valleys" and finally the development of a network of services to support the birth of new business initiatives.
Particularly, for the VIII edition of the Festival, the sustainable development objectives of the event were shared with the Board of Directors and all stakeholders, identified within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals – Sustainable Development Goals, SDGsdefined inAgenda 2030 signed in September 2015 by the United Nations. Activities aimed at promoting and disseminating knowledge and implementing these principles will be implemented, regardless of their strict adherence to the events under review.
| POLITICS ECONOMIC | ENGAGEMENTS |
| Process effectiveness and efficiency development | Annual update of the definition of procedures. Continuous internal information of new volunteers and collaborators. |
| Supplier and partner management sustainable | Respect for the principles of sustainability in the selection of suppliers and partner. Promotion at existing suppliers and partners of more sustainable solutions for the performance of their functions. |
| Financial Sustainability | Ensure transparency economic of the Association Free and Festival Music The Chromatic Lake. |
| Interaction with the territory | Development of relationships with Local institutions, le Associations and local realities for products and services. |
| Reduction of waste | Cost analysis of editions previous. Redefinition of policies and procedures for the reuse of materials. |
| Energy consumption | Evaluation of energy consumption and development of a resource efficiency plan, in cooperation with local managers. |
| SOCIAL POLICY | ENGAGEMENTS |
| Development of Culture | Sharing and involvement of stakeholders. Proposal of participation activities e cultural study for local communities. Information e promotion of the ISO 20121 with the public. |
| Territory | Redevelopment of new public spaces, unused or little known. Consolidation of relations with local suppliers. Promotion of goods historical-artistic and environmental of the territory. |
| Integrity | Offer of free and inclusive events. Fight all forms of discrimination, be they of age, of sex, social or ethnic. Attention to the principles of functionality and accessibility of spaces. Compliance with the new GDPR Privacy Directive. |
| Job | Creation of job opportunities for local artists and workers in the tourism and events sector, as well as involvement of local business activities for foster development conditions dignitaries and economic recovery. |
| POLITICS ENVIRONMENTAL | ENGAGEMENTS |
| Movements | Cycling tourism promotion and principles of use slow Of the territory (walks in the green). Awareness of the services of car sharing on staff, volunteers e participants. |
| Waste | Use of recyclable materials certificates. Recycling in the event spaces in collaboration with the Company of local management. |
| Arrangements and supports | Paper reduction. Reuse of installations and media informative. Use of public materials and tools already existing in collaboration with the participating local authorities. Favor sustainable suppliers. |
Particularly, for the VIII edition of the Festival, the sustainable development objectives of the event were shared with the Board of Directors and all stakeholders, identified within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals – Sustainable Development Goals, SDGsdefined inAgenda 2030 signed in September 2015 by the United Nations. Activities aimed at promoting and disseminating knowledge and implementing these principles will be implemented, regardless of their strict adherence to the events under review.
Respect to 17 main objectives, the organization undertakes to contribute to the achievement of some of them for the first year, particularly:
Promotion of a healthy lifestyle, for the physical and mental well-being of the person, through walks and activities in contact with nature and the community.
Development of informative and educational activities in the artistic field, musical and naturalistic. Creation of information moments before the event to involve stakeholders and specific meetings during the event to inform the public.
Creation of job opportunities for artists, operators in the tourism and entertainment sector, local activities.
Social inclusion without sex discrimination, type, age, ethnicity or economic status (free and accessible events). Ensure accessibility to places for all parties. Comparison with local realities to evaluate any inequalities that had not been acknowledged. Choose local suppliers.
Involvement of public and private entities in the area, as well as all direct participants in the events (volunteers, public, artists) on issues of sustainability and respect for the environment. Encourage the selection of places in the area that carry out virtuous separate collection programs. Develop communication to encourage the use of alternative mobility.
Procurement from certified renewable energy sources, through agreements with the Public Administration. Attention to environmental and acoustic pollution. Design of strategies for reuse and digitization of communication materials and for the reduction of waste production.
Promotion of good practices of green and sustainable tourism (cicloturismo, car sharing, pratiche fruitive slow) with all stakeholders, with involvement in enhancement initiatives, rediscovery and protection of the territory. Creation of a sustainability philosophy to include guidelines aimed at minimizing waste.
Enhancement of existing partnerships and activation of ever new collaborations for the dissemination of the principles of sustainable development. Collaborate, information, empower all stakeholders to make the journey towards sustainability goals together. Measure and communicate results. Develop operating procedures in partnership with local institutions to create a culture of sustainability in the organization of future events.
The organization is evaluated and certified annually by a third party and makes use of the contribution of the consulting firm pLACE, for the management of all the actions and audits necessary for the implementation of the procedures and the collection of evidence that certifies the application and compliance with the provisions of the standardISO20121.
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