SEMPRE PIÙ VERDI: REGIO SOSTENIBILE

The Teatro Regio di Parma is committed to combating the climate emergency by introducing sustainable practices into its productions, actively involving staff and artists, improving working conditions and raising awareness among the public and the community about the importance of protecting the environment.

Green Policy of the Teatro Regio di Parma

The climate crisis represents one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Rising global temperatures, biodiversity loss, and pollution are threatening ecosystems and the well-being of future generations.

Theatres, like the entire cultural sector, may play a fundamental role in addressing this emergency by introducing sustainable practices and raising public awareness about the importance of environmental protection. The Teatro Regio di Parma recognizes this responsibility and is committed to improving the working conditions of its workforce and engaging employees, audiences, and the community in building a greener and more equitable future.

Vision
The Teatro Regio di Parma is committed to becoming a benchmark for sustainability in the performing arts, reducing its environmental impact and promoting an ecological culture among theatre workers, artists, and audiences.

Mission
The aim of the Teatro Regio di Parma is to integrate sustainable practices through a responsible and innovative approach in all theatre activities: from artistic production to the building’s energy consumption, from waste management to mobility, including accessibility and social inclusion. The Theatre recognizes the fundamental role of its workers as the primary beneficiaries of change and as ambassadors of a new work culture based on sustainability and well-being. The Theatre is committed in raising awareness among its audiences and collaborating with local and international partners to promote the values of social and environmental sustainability.

To ensure a concrete and measurable approach, the Theatre is committed to continuously monitoring and improving the environmental impact of its activities and developing new strategies to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Principles and Commitments

Governance and Awareness

Appointment of a sustainability officer in each department
Creation of a sustainability task force representing all departments
Creation of a healthy and sustainable work environment that promotes workers’ well-being
Training for staff and artists on environmental best practices
Communication of progress and results to workers, audiences, and partners
Development of public awareness campaigns on environmental issues

Energy Efficiency and Emissions Reduction

Monitoring of energy and water consumption, waste, and internal transport
Optimization of lighting and climate control systems through low-consumption technologies
Use of energy from renewable sources
Promotion of sustainable mobility for artists, staff, and audiences
Digitization of organization, planning, and storage systems

Responsible Resource Management

Waste reduction plan (stage, costumes, offices, printing)
Reduction, reuse, and recycling of stage materials and costumes
Selection of sustainable suppliers and materials for set design, costumes, personal hygiene, and cleaning

Accessibility and Inclusion

Development of initiatives to make the Theatre accessible to all through inclusive policies and fair pricing
Collaboration with local organizations to support disadvantaged communities
Promotion of social and environmental awareness through art and culture

Sustainable Food