Green
Sustainable development has been at the heart of WE LOVE GREEN since its creation. In fact, it is the very purpose of our association, which was set up in 2011: “To develop and promote eco-citizenship and raise awareness of sustainable development, by designing, producing and organising artistic events in the field of live performance”.
The aim of WE LOVE GREEN is to raise public awareness of the issues surrounding sustainable development, in an original context that will arouse people’s curiosity.
See Our politics of sustainable development
At the same time, WE LOVE GREEN is a laboratory for experimenting with and developing eco-responsible solutions, innovations and working methods for the events and live performance sectors.
This work is collective:
- it is deployed in all our processes: charters, general purchasing conditions, contracts, etc.
- it engages all our stakeholders: the public, volunteers, service providers, partners, artists, restaurants and speakers
- it involves all the festival’s teams and departments: management, programming, communications, partnerships, administration, production and, of course, sustainable development.
It is part of a continuous improvement process. Every year, we carry out a number of audits, measurements and assessments that provide us with data and the keys to year-on-year improvement:
- ISO 20121 audit, the international standard for “responsible management systems applied to the event industry”: WE LOVE GREEN was certified ISO 20121 in June 2023.
- Assessments by British NGO A Greener Future
- Carbon footprint with the support of the British NGO A Greener Future
OUR COMMITMENTS
Mobility
The transportation of festival goers and of merchandise represent the 2 primary sources of emissions in the festival’s total carbon footprint (in 2024 it was 51% and 13% of emissions, respectively)
Among our action to reduce this footprint : 0 car parking (except for people with reduced mobility, free and guarded bike parking, a giant Vélib terminal, local service providers, transport sharing (ride-shares, car-pooling), cargo bike logistics, etc.
To find out more about : see our Carbon Balance 2023
Circularity
To limit production and waste, we reduce our use of resources (no single-use plastic, returnable water bottles, reusable tableware), we reuse existing materials (circular scenography, donations to charities or recycling centers), and we recycle unavoidable waste (15 separate streams sent for recycling).
In 2024, 78% of the 130 tons of waste (including 100 tons of litter and urine) produced at the festival will have been recycled.
Food
Catering is a fully-fledged program of the festival.
- A 100% vegetarian festival open to all since 2023, which has reduced the carbon footprint of the food sector at the festival by seven times.
- A selection of 50 artisan restaurateurs with a strict charter: seasonal, local products, at least 50% sustainable or organic farming
- Verification of charter compliance by Ecotable, through an audit of all the restaurant invoices.
Sustainable beverage offering, 95% of drinks are produced in France and 80% within 200km.
Energy
Each year, WE LOVE GREEN works like a laboratory.
- Complementing the electricity grid (75% of the festival’s energy mix with 100% renewable contract), test innovations each year : solar, green hydrogen, second-generation bio-fuel generators made from green waste battery packs.
- Monitoring : consumption readings to optimize installations in following years.
- Consumption Reduction : power limits set into artist contracts (maximum number of kWh supplied for both lighting and video), billing restaurants, and partners based on their consumption.
Water
In order to limit the use of water, dry toilets and seated or standing urinals are available everywhere. With 290,000 urinals used over the 3 days, nearly 1,450,000 liters of drinking water were saved compared to the use of a conventional system.
It is required for our service providers to use all Ecocert-certified cleaning products at a minimum.
OUR ASSOCIATIONS
Since its start, the festival has partnered with committed organizations, whether they work for the environment or social causes. This is an opportunity to shed light on subjects that are important to us by offering these agents of change valuable visibility, and for some, financial support through your donations. Find these roaming organizations present on Saturday and Sunday in the festival aisles.
Surfrider foundation
[Ecology] - Surfrider Foundation organizes beach waste collections and communication campaigns, through its volunteers, to raise awareness among thousands of participants in order to restore a clean coastline.
LA CLOCHE
[Solidarity] - La Cloche works to combat widespread exclusion by creating social links between homeless individuals through local actions toward inclusivity and participation.
oxfam
[Social] - Since 1988 Oxfam France has had one goal : to fight poverty and combat the inequalities that fuel it. The organization conducts citizen mobilization campaigns and puts pressure on political and economic leaders.
YOUTH ID
[Youth and Engagement] - Youth ID helps those under 35 years to get involved in active movements by offering them civic projects, both at the local and European level, for them to become agents of change.
UTOPIA 56
[Solidarity and Exile] - Utopia 56 mobilizes citizens to come to the help of exiled or homeless groups by providing them with emergency support and daily human accompaniment.
ENVIE LE LABO
[Ecology & Circular Economics] - Envie le Labo raises awareness of sustainable lifestyles through workshops and concrete solutions for consuming differently, repairing, recycling, and engaging in an economy of solidarity.
Accès Culture
[Inclusive Culture] - Accès Culture makes live experiences accessible to people with sensory disabilities, thanks to audio description, subtitling, and personalized support systems.
En avant toutes
[Social] - En Avant Toutes works daily to promote gender equality, prevent sexist and sexual violence, and focus on young people, in order to build tomorrow's relationships today. (Saturday only)
Facettes
[Inclusive Culture] - An association created by young people for young people, committed to building an inclusive vision of mental health and enabling each young person to experience their mental health in a unique way. (Friday and Sunday only)
La maison du 0 déchets
An organization that works to raise awareness of the zero waste approach
Impact Village
A committed festival and laboratory for eco-responsible experiments, WE LOVE GREEN returns with the desire to introduce you to concrete solutions for a more sustainable future.
This year, we’re partnering with La Climate House to co-create the Impact Village, a space dedicated to innovative companies and committed associations. Their mission? To showcase their commitments and actions.
A space to draw inspiration from innovative projects, meet new people… and perhaps spark new projects! 🌱
Co-founded by 8- entrepreneurs, La Climate House is a place located in the heart of the Sentier region, designed to reinvent the economy to support ecological and social transitions.
It boasts a vibrant and engaged community of entrepreneurs, investors, associations, activists, researchers, businesses, scientists, and students — all united by a common ambition: to imagine and build a world that is more respectful of living things.
Poppins
[Responsible Consumption] - The Poppins app allows you to borrow rather than buy through connections with neighbors and merchants who can share everyday objects to reduce waste and strengthen local ties.
La Fresque de l’économie circulaire
[Awareness] - A collaborative and playful workshop for understanding the challenges of a circular economy and imagining, together, more sustainable models of production and consumption.
Jack Meal
[Solidarity Economy] Jack Meal develops everyday objects, like reversible bags, designed from recycled materials. It is a local engagement project that allows you to cook without electricity while promoting inclusion.
3.5
[Circular Fashion] - 3.5 makes clothing from recycled materials in short circuits. A simple and committed fashion brand that values and promotes local expertise, respect for people and the planet.
OMIE
[Sustainable food] - OMIE offers healthy, traceable products sourced from regenerative agriculture methods. A brand committed to more transparent food and respect for living things in order to have a positive impact.
Plantation
[Urban agriculture] - The Plantation project reconciles the city and nature with a poetic mode of urban farming, combining agricultural production with an event venue. An innovative response to both social and environmental challenges.
Water Family
[Environmental education] - Water family educates individuals on the preservation of water and living things through positive and scientific educational programs. They aim to educate individuals on how to take action from a young age.
Makesense
Makesense supports those who want to take action on ecological and social movements. Thanks to their program Greentaf, it guides young people to the sustainable careers of tomorrow.
We Take Part
[Committed investment] We Take Part is a participatory (crowd-funding) financial platform that allows everyone to support various ecological projects. It is open, transparent, and focused on the common good.
Commission Européenne
[Citizen engagement] - As a central actor in European integration, the Commission Européenne works for a united, supportive, and sustainable Europe. It supports youth in the growth of a greener, more fair, and more inclusive common future, placing social rights and employment at the heart of their priorities and work.
Impact Scene
The Impact Stage (2:30pm – 7:00pm) will host pitches from committed stakeholders alongside participatory workshops to inspire action.
Entrepreneurship, responsible influence, digital technology, and committed professions … powerful voices will share their visions and tools to transform reality. From influence in an era of ecological emergency to impact of our likes–the circular economy and low-carbon travel–these speakers will show us that another future is possible – and already underway.
On stage you can find…
Poppins / Plantation :
Founder of Poppins l Too Good To Go l Climate House. From sharing objects to reforestation, her companies focus on concrete actions for change.
Makesense :
Trains and mobilizes the next generation of change professionals.
3.5
Circular fashion and local engagement.
Les Pépites Vertes :
Work, commit, align – it is possible and she explains how.
Paye Ton Influence :
For a more responsible influence in the service of life.
Talk :
The unexpected impact of your likes.
PREVENTION
Celebrating safely is our priority : again this year, WE LOVE GREEN is partnering with specialized associations for preventing risks of sexual violence or harassment in the party environment to guarantee you have a safe festival experience. Discover our partner associations who support us in preventing these risks and combatting sexism, sexual violence, and harrassment.
Security Info
Visit the information/prevention center to learn about risks in the party environment, pick up prevention materials, and talk with the local organizations :
Do you feel uncomfortable, harassed, or witnessed a situation?
- Report it via the Safer app : a trained volunteer will discreetly come to your aid.
- No more or low battery? At the bar, ask for “Angela” : it is a code-word to alert the team without putting yourself in danger. You are never alone!
Remember to protect your ears:
Free earplugs are available at the Information center and the bars !
