GREEN NATION & ECOCOMPASS

At Blockfest, we are aware of our environmental impact and are continuously working towards sustainable development. Our principle is to take small and large steps toward a more sustainable festival through continuous improvement, and to engage our partners and customers in these efforts. Environmental responsibility at Blockfest is a shared project. Every action, whether careful recycling or innovative food offerings, brings us closer to our goal. Let’s create an unforgettable and more environmentally friendly festival experience together!

Live Nation’s Green Nation environmental program guides Blockfest’s ambitious journey towards a more responsible event culture. The year 2024 brings exciting innovations and collaborative projects that will elevate your festival experience to a new, even more environmentally friendly level.

In 2023, we focused on building a measurement system so that we have data to track and can direct our efforts this year where they will have the most impact. We use data collected from previous years as the foundation for our measurements and calculations. In 2024, our focus is on reducing our carbon footprint through renewable energy solutions and enhanced recycling.

Energy – Blockfest uses only renewable electricity and biodiesel. The electricity is sourced from Tampere Power Plant as CO2-free hydropower, and the generators run on Neste My renewable diesel. Monitoring energy consumption gives Blockfest the opportunity to be a more responsible operator, reducing and optimizing energy use year by year. We are also actively testing new solutions and involving our partners in our sustainability work.

Transportation and Mobility – One of the biggest environmental impacts of any event or festival comes from transportation, including the movement of the audience, artists, and subcontractors. Most of this transportation relies on fossil fuels and causes significant emissions. Therefore, it is important to accurately measure these emissions so we can reduce them. All machinery operating on-site uses Neste MyDiesel biofuel. This year, we are measuring the distances traveled, fuel consumption, and modes of transportation. To do this, we are sending surveys to our partners, subcontractors, and audience about how they arrive at the festival and from how far. You can help by responding to the survey sent to you! We encourage everyone to come to the festival by public transport or carpool. The festival has bicycle and electric scooter parking, and it is located in a convenient area at Sorin Square.

Waste – With tens of thousands of people attending, a lot of waste is generated over the weekend. In collaboration with Lassila & Tikanoja, we monitor the amount and types of waste produced by the festival. Our ongoing goal is to reduce the amount of waste generated during the festival and to improve the recycling and reuse of different types of waste. Clear goals have been set for reducing waste annually at the festival. In 2024, we will multiply the number of recycling points on the festival grounds. We are engaging our food partners to pay special attention to reducing food waste.

Plastics – Reducing plastic use is one of the festival’s key goals. We are constantly looking for solutions to replace plastic use throughout the festival. In 2024, we have aimed to eliminate single-use plastic cups, offering branded cups from our partners for drinks instead. The most popular drinks will be served in bottles and cans included in the Palpa system, with about 93% of them returned for recycling. At our food points, we use only wooden or cardboard biodegradable utensils and dishes.

Water – In 2024, we are monitoring water consumption across the entire event. This includes not only the water used by sales points but also the water points available to the audience.

Communication – We communicate openly and transparently about our environmental actions to our audience and partners, encouraging our community to act according to sustainable development principles. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and comments—let us know how we can do better! Blockfest is made together with you.

Partnerships – We commit our partners and subcontractors to our sustainability principles and work together to create models that support our goals. In 2024, we are collecting information from our partners through surveys about their own environmental programs and measures, so we can find effective ways to work together for sustainability. In the future, a comprehensive environmental program that includes the partner’s responsibilities at Blockfest and in all other operations will be the basis and requirement for collaboration.

We use the EcoCompass certification monitoring and reporting system to track the data we collect, measure our goal achievements, and report annually on our progress. We will update information about our sustainability actions on this page regularly and welcome your feedback! Blockfest aims to obtain the EcoCompass certification during 2024.