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MW:M 2024
Sustainability

Towards a Sustainable Future

At Most Wanted: Music, we are passionately committed to creating a more sustainable event. Guided by the sustainability working group of the Berlin Music Commission, we are on a continuous journey to reduce our environmental impact and foster sustainability in every aspect of our convention. While we haven’t reached all our goals yet, our dedication is unwavering, and we invite you to join us in this mission.

Our Sustainability Strategy

Our evolving strategy focuses on key areas such as transport, energy, water, catering, waste, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), local community, and external reach. Here’s how we’re working towards a more sustainable event:

1. Transport

  • Promoting Sustainable Transportation: Our venue is conveniently located near subway, tram, and bus stations. We encourage you to walk, cycle or take public transport to the event. For longer trips, please consider lower-impact travel options like trains.
  • Monitoring: We track our artists’, speakers’ and audience’s means of transport to reduce our overall environmental impact.
  • Minimising Negative Impact: We prioritize service providers within the Berlin area and arrange accommodations close to the venue to reduce ground transportation.

 

2. Energy

  • Renewable Energy Sources: The Kesselhaus, Palais, and Soda Salon are powered by green electricity, taking us a step closer to a sustainable energy future.
  • Monitoring: We continuously monitor our energy consumption and seek opportunities for further reduction.

 

3. Water

  • Raising Awareness: We encourage responsible water use among all participants and are in the early stages of implementing water conservation measures.

 

4. Catering

  • Sustainable Food: Our culinary offerings have been shaped with sustainability in mind. Our entire menu is vegetarian with some vegan options and we aim to serve as many local and seasonal food choices as possible.

 

5. Waste

  • Reducing Waste: We’ve eliminated single-use plastic cups, plates, and cutlery. Our deposit systems for returnable glass bottles and reusable cups for the MW:M team and volunteers are in place. We’ve decided not to provide goodie bags to minimize waste.
  • Promoting Reuse: Our networking area uses second-hand furniture and upcycled materials from initiatives like Stadtmission, Treibgut, and Materialmafia.
  • Continuous Improvement: We continuously monitor our waste and strive to improve our waste management strategies.

 

6. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI)

  • Social Sustainability: Social sustainability is an essential pillar of sustainability. We promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) through our Awareness & Inclusion concept, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for all (read more about it here and here).

 

7. Local Community

  • Reducing Noise: Earplugs will be available at the Awareness Stand to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all MW:M Live attendees.

 

8. External Reach

  • Communication: We actively communicate about our sustainability measures on our website and social media and keep attendees informed about our efforts.
  • Community Engagement: We support and involve initiatives like the sustainability working group ak:n, musicBwomen, Stadtmission, and Materialmafia, extending our commitment beyond the event.
  • Sustainability Knowledge Hub: This year, we are thrilled to introduce a dedicated sustainability stage offering a 2-day program that encompasses all three pillars of sustainability — environmental, social, and economic. Join us for insightful discussions, workshops, and presentations that inspire action and innovation.

 

Join Us on Our Sustainability Journey

We actively encourage our suppliers and partners to follow our sustainability guidelines. We also invite you, our audience, to help us on this journey. Please pay attention to the trash separation system and opt for eco-friendly travel options like walking, biking, or using public transport when possible.

Together, we can inspire positive change within the music industry and set an example for others. Join us at Most Wanted: Music as we work towards a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. Let’s make a difference, one step at a time.