GREEN EVENT

As organizers of a film festival, we are aware of our responsibility toward the environment and the limited resources of our habitat, and we are committed to using them in a sustainable way. Sustainable—and as far as possible climate-neutral—event management is therefore an integral part of our work.

This means that we comply with existing environmental protection and sustainability regulations and strive to avoid the unnecessary use of non-renewable resources wherever possible.

As holders of the Austrian Ecolabel, we follow the guidelines for Green Events, particularly with regard to waste prevention and disposal, the selection of our partners, and matters related to travel and accommodation. Financial support for filmmakers and industry guests is tied to environmentally friendly travel. Where air travel is unavoidable, we cover as many CO₂ offset payments as possible.

In practical terms, this means, among other things:

Mobility and climate protection

• Climate-friendly arrival and departure of filmmakers and industry guests (or otherwise CO2 compensation via the compensation system of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna)
• Good accessibility of all event venues by public transport and priority communication of the same
• Sufficient bicycle parking facilities and bicycle repair kit

Event location

• Waste prevention, waste avoidance and separation
• Barrier-free (minimum) equipment of event venues
• If possible, energy-saving lighting technology used in event areas & use of environmentally friendly equipment
• Water-saving sanitary facilities as well as environmentally and health-friendly cleaning agents according to the Öko-Rein database
• Avoidance of transportation distances

Supply, material and regionality

• All printed materials are produced according to the principle of minimum resource consumption: small print run, double-sided copies, replacement by electronic data carriers.
• All printed matter is printed exclusively on paper listed in the ÖkoKauf Wien database for ecological printing paper.
• CO2-neutral server landscape for the digital infrastructure
• Economical use of give-aways and merchandising products made of environmentally friendly or natural materials or with recognized seals of approval, decoration and signage are reused whenever possible
• Regional, seasonal and fair-trade catering

Social aspects

• We try to support all visitors in barrier free participation if necessary.
• We see ourselves as an inclusive festival, committed to diversity and equality.
• We are committed to creating a gender-equal and diverse program, thereby empowering female filmmakers and underrepresented social groups in the film industry.
• As a festival, we are aware of our role in the exploitation cycle of a film and are fully committed to paying screening fees.
• We are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all festival participants. Our Code of Conduct serves as a guide for social interaction and defines the rules for appropriate behavior at all festival venues.

Communication

• Our Green Event Representative Laura Hörzelberger is always available to provide information at events.
• For suggestions, collaborations or inquiries, please contact green@viennashorts.com.

VIENNA SHORTS IS

- Licensee of the Austrian Eco Label for the guideline UZ 62 Green Meetings and Green Events.

- Official EcoEvent of the City of Vienna (Vienna Shorts 2020 & 2021)