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Sustainable development

Sustainability is important for Fono! Whether it’s about responsible sourcing, sustainable mobility, social engagement, or equity, diversity, and inclusion, we cover a wide range. Our areas of action are varied, and our concrete actions, we hope, make a difference. Here are some examples of our commitments.

Governance

  • Obtaining Planetair Certification. 
  • Promoting our sustainability actions during the event. 
  • Informally favoring local suppliers in all our tenders whenever possible. 
  • Discussions with our food suppliers to prioritize local foods and, with all our suppliers, about the sustainable practices implemented in their organization. 


Environment

  • Offsetting our greenhouse gas emissions to strive for carbon neutrality. 
  • Selling beer and water in cans to maximize deposit returns and reduce the number of cups in circulation on the site. 
  • Donating collected empty cans during the event to an association at Université Laval. 
  • Composting at multiple food service points. 
  • Promoting public transport (in collaboration with the Réseau du transport de la Capitale - RTC) and encouraging cycling. 
  • Using reusable dishware for employees, technicians, and artists, and eliminating plastic cups on the site. 
  • Allowing reusable water bottles and installing accessible water fountains for festivalgoers, technicians, and employees. 
  • Reusing construction materials and decorative elements. 
  • Using mobile tickets instead of physical passes for festivalgoers. 
  • Restoring the site after the event (cleaning the area and collecting waste). 


Social

  • Donating lost and/or unclaimed items to organizations in Québec. 
  • A strong focus on gender parity in the event programming. 
  • Establishing La Brigade, in collaboration with the CALACS of the Québec region and the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, to ensure that every festivalgoer can celebrate in a safe environment. 
  • Setting up two zones for people with reduced mobility near the Fono Stage and the Boisé Coors Light Stage. 
  • Offering a student rate and providing students in precarious financial situations with the opportunity to obtain a free ticket. 
  • Hiring student associations to work at the event bars, allowing them to keep the tips. A $10 donation per ticket sold is given to the associations selected during the purchase process.