Committed to embedding the principles of sustainable development into our long-term practices, the Board of Directors adopted a sustainable development policy in June 2022 with the support of the Société d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) of Gaspé. Thus, after conducting an assessment of our organizational practices regarding sustainable development, we adopted a policy that targets nine specific objectives related to various issues facing our organization:
- Governance - Economic
- Environmental - Social
To view the policy, click HERE
Our highlights
GOVERNANCE
Musique du Bout du Monde has established a Volunteer Development Directorate to establish practical standards. Crucial for the proper functioning of the organization, the creation of this new position has made it possible to initiate a consolidation of the policy of recognition, value and economic impact of volunteering, the volunteer guide and the specifications. More than 250 volunteers for more than 2,500 hours of volunteering are committed each year, filling more than 100% of the positions needed to hold our events.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Here are some of the steps we’ve taken to minimize our carbon footprint:
• Directly offsetting CO2 emissions by planting trees, in collaboration with SARGIM;
• Launch of a Free public transportation service Free a carpooling incentive platform tailored to the needs of festivalgoers.
• Provision of tap water and discontinuation of the sale of plastic water bottles at all our main locations;
• Replacement of bottled beer sales with cans and use of eco-cups in collaboration with the SAQ, thereby eliminating 100% of plastic cups for beverage sales;
• Maintenance of a team dedicated to waste management and environmental awareness (La Brigade Verte).
ECONOMIC
Local and regional suppliers make up the vast majority of our suppliers; 85% are located within 300 km. Musique du Bout du Monde partnered with numerous businesses and organizations in the Greater Gaspé region to create the Notre Bout du Monde series, a series of performances that not only showcases the talent of emerging musicians but also provides significant visibility to participating partners. This series also helps promote the entire region.
SOCIAL
The quality of the experience of the volunteers and staff who work on our event is a priority for the organization. In the current context of labour shortage and recruitment difficulties specific to the cultural field, we are particularly proud to note that our efforts to retain staff have paid off.
Fabrics revalorization project
Sorting island for waste materials Water station
