Together for Sustainable Culture
At SHAPE+, we believe every festival and cultural event can help shape a greener future. This manifesto is a shared commitment to practical action and clear values.
We commit to responsible governance — defining clear goals and sharing them openly.
We communicate honestly and sustainably — reaching audiences with minimal impact.
We share and pool resources — saving materials, money, and energy together.
We reduce waste at every stage — applying the 5Rs: reduce, repair, reuse, recycle, rot.
We minimise travel emissions — encouraging low-carbon choices for audiences and artists.
We choose local and sustainable food — cutting waste and supporting ethical supply chains.
We cut our energy use — monitoring, auditing, and switching to renewable sources.
Our Call
We invite artists, partners, audiences, and all cultural actors to join this commitment. Together, we make culture sustainable.
Find our best practices guide here.