At Kangasala Arts Centre, sustainability is part of everyday operations. We promote environmentally responsible practices, accessible cultural experiences and sustainable tourism while creating meaningful encounters through art, culture and events.
Our sustainability work is guided by long-term environmental goals and practical actions in everyday operations.
Sustainability Highlights
- EcoCompass certified environmental programme
- Sustainable Travel Finland label
- Accessible cultural venue
- Easy access by public transport, cycling and walking
- Energy-efficient building opened in 2015
Our Environmental Commitment
Kangasala Arts Centre offers a wide range of intangible experiences and well-being, both on-site and online. We take environmental considerations into account in our daily operations and purchasing decisions. We encourage our customers to use public transport whenever possible. Located in the heart of Kangasala, the Arts Centre is easy to reach on foot, by bicycle and by bus. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and continuously improving the sustainability of our services.
Our environmental work focuses on:
- reducing waste and increasing recycling
- improving energy efficiency
- responsible purchasing and supplier selection
- sustainable transport and logistics
- protecting biodiversity and the local environment
- communicating sustainability to customers and partners
Sustainability in Practice
We put sustainability into practice through concrete actions.
We sort and recycle waste, reduce electronic waste, reuse materials whenever possible and continuously improve energy efficiency in our facilities. We encourage visitors to choose sustainable travel options such as walking, cycling and public transport.
We also take sustainability into account when selecting our suppliers and partners. Environmental responsibility is one of the criteria considered in our procurement and purchasing decisions. By working with responsible suppliers, we aim to strengthen the positive impact of our sustainability efforts throughout our value chain.
Located in the centre of Kangasala, the Arts Centre is easy to reach without a car.
Sustainable Travel
Kangasala Arts Centre participates in the Sustainable Travel Finland programme and has been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label.
The programme helps us develop our operations and promote sustainable tourism together with local partners and visitors. It also supports the continuous improvement of our environmental and social responsibility practices.
Certifications
EcoCompass
EcoCompass is an environmental management system that supports organisations in reducing their environmental impact through measurable actions and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Travel Finland
The Sustainable Travel Finland label recognises our long-term commitment to sustainable tourism and responsible operations. Learn more about Sustainable Travel Finland programme
