
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
Environmental sustainability is a fundamental principle to be defended to guarantee the well-being of present and future generations, preserving natural resources and reducing the negative impact of human activities on the ecosystem. To achieve this goal, a series of concrete actions must be taken at individual, corporate and government levels.
NAPOLI WORLD – MUSICONNECT ITALY is determined to take measures that contribute to environmental sustainability and reduce the impact of the event on the environment.
ADVERTISING AND COMMUNICATION
- Drastic reduction in the production of printed promotional material.
- Use of digital promotional campaigns
- Communication through an inclusive, non-discriminatory and prejudice-free language
TICKETS
- Replacement of classic printed paper tickets with 100% organic cotton wristbands that can be used for the entire duration of the event.
BANNER / ROLL UP / MERCHANDISING
- Use of video projections and/or LED walls for stage backdrops.
- Roll up Made with chlorine-free material, eliminating the risk of releasing dioxins and other chlorinated compounds into the environment. Free of cadmium and other heavy metals and phthalates. No polluting hydraulic fluids are used in their manufacture. Printing is done using eco-friendly UVI inks. The material is recyclable.
- Bags made of 100% organic cotton.
PRODUCTS FOR THE USE OF DRINKS AND FOOD
- Use of reusable glasses, water bottles and tableware for the audience, artists and delegates.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Raise awareness, reduce and offset the carbon footprint through specific actions:
- Try to reduce electricity consumption to a minimum.
- Prefer the use of sustainable transport for professionals, artists and the public present.
- Calculation of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the organization of the event (calculation of the energy emissions of the performance venues and the movements of all participants, from the registration form).
- Commitment to offset emissions that could not be minimized.
- Give participants the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint.
ASSESSMENT OF PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION WITH SUSTAINABILITY
- Participants are asked to talk about sustainability.
INCLUSIVITY / EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
- Promote gender equality
- Raise awareness of social problems through artistic/professional programming
- Ensure accessibility and inclusion
- Develop special programs aimed at using culture to improve the lives of people in vulnerable situations.

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