Sustainability Measures
of ITFS
As the organiser of the ITFS, Film- und Medienfestival gGmbH is committed to fostering a sustainable festival and corporate culture. The ITFS is certified as a sustainable event under the Green Event BW scheme and implements the following measures:
1. Commitment to the Programme
- Easy access.
- Sustainable content.
- Inclusion and participation.
- Diversity in content and participants.
2. Corporate Culture
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Professional development.
3. Mobility
- Climate-friendly travel: mainly by train and public transport.
- Reducing air travel to the bare minimum (international flights only where possible).
- Centralised accommodation for guests in nearby venues.
- Venues that are predominantly accessible to people with disabilities.
4. Catering
- Mainly vegetarian/vegan.
- Where possible, locally sourced, seasonal and ethically sourced.
- Use of reusable systems.
5. External Stakeholders
- Regional partners.
- Guides for service providers.
6. Printed and Promotional Materials
- Environmental friendly materials.
- Reduction in printing materials.
- Reuse.
7. Procurement and Waste Management
- Sustainable procurement
- Reuse of materials.
- Waste prevention.
- Waste separation.
- Environmentally friendly cleaning.
8. Energy Management
- Sustainable venues.
- Energy-efficient event management.
- No use of fossil fuel-powered heating equipment.
9. Communication
- Transparency.
- Awareness-raising.
- Inclusion.
- Accessible communication.