Lo schermo dell’arte - Sustainability

Sustainability

The effects caused by climate change and the disruption of the natural balance of territories are evident before our eyes, especially these days in our region, Tuscany. The cultural system as a whole reflects human issues and increasingly addresses these themes. Lo Schermo dell’arte is also aware of the need to reduce its environmental impact and is committed to making the festival more sustainable through responsible choices.

Our commitment to Environmental Sustainability

Many artists have made sustainability the focus of their films, highlighting, for example, how environmental issues have a profound impact on the lives and balance of communities around the world. Lo schermo dell’arte gives voice to these perspectives through film screenings and educational projects, engaging audiences in meaningful dialogue. By presenting films and creating opportunities to meet their makers, we address environmental topics such as climate change, waste transformation and disposal, the exploitation of natural resources, sustainable architecture, biodiversity, and the remediation of contaminated sites.
The exhibition Eating the Planet, presented at Palazzo Strozzi during the 2025 Festival, premiered two virtual reality works by artists Valentina Furian and Claudia Losi. These immersive experiences explore the relationship between humans, animals, and the environment, guiding audiences through landscapes that address some of the most pressing issues of our time while reflecting on the transformation of living beings and our complex relationship with natural resources.

Lo schermo dell’arte YOUNG, our educational programme for secondary schools held between February and March 2026, dedicated an entire day of screenings and workshops to the theme of sustainability.

Promoting sustainable mobility

All festival venues are easily accessible by public transport, and audiences can conveniently walk between locations. We also select accommodation for our guests within walking distance of the festival venues.
Visitors who choose to travel by public transport, both within and outside the city, are entitled to discounted admission upon presentation of a valid public transport ticket.

Offsetting our CO2 emissions

Between 2010 and 2021, we adopted a carbon offsetting policy by partnering with Treedom, a benefit corporation that plants trees in various locations around the world, generating both environmental and social benefits. Today, the Lo schermo dell’arte forest includes 164 trees across eight countries, with an estimated carbon absorption of 68.8 tonnes of CO₂.

Reducing use of materials

For the 2025 edition, we significantly reduced the amount of printed material, giving priority to digital communication and our festival app.
All remaining printed materials are produced on FSC-certified paper, ensuring that the wood fibres come from responsibly managed forests.
We also minimise the materials required for exhibition and event installations by favouring reusable structures that can be adapted and employed across multiple editions of the festival.