Sustainability

Sismògraf is a festival that recognises its responsibility to society and the environment. It sees this responsibility as an opportunity to contribute to a broader transformation towards more sustainable and socially responsible cultural models. A key part of this commitment is promoting sustainability through its artistic projects.

Sustainable energy
The festival implements a range of measures to minimise the use of hydrocarbons and polluting energy sources. These include solar panels to power lighting and sound equipment, rechargeable generators that do not rely on diesel and low-energy lighting systems.

Sustainable cities and communities
Sismògraf strives to reduce emissions as far as possible. It also organises many events along accessible routes that can be explored on foot or by bicycle, and encourages audiences to get around the festival on foot. The festival promotes waste reduction through recycling points, reusable containers and support for local and locally sourced products.

Responsible production and consumption
Sismògraf is committed to responsible, locally based production. Since its first edition, priority has been given to working with local suppliers whenever feasible. Almost 50% of the festival’s budget is reinvested in the city itself. Locally sourced (km 0) produce is prioritised for professional catering, and the materials used are designed to be reusable and easily recyclable. For several years, the festival’s merchandise bags have been produced by Ecosol, the social enterprise run by Càritas Girona.

Climate action
Located in the Parc Natural de la Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa, Sismògraf has, from its inception, nurtured a careful and respectful relationship with its natural surroundings, avoiding the staging of performances in ecologically sensitive areas. In keeping with this commitment, the festival has strengthened its environmental initiatives and awareness through measures such as striving to eliminate single-use plastics, promoting recycling, reducing printed and promotional materials, using FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) or equivalent paper, prioritising digital formats and calculating the carbon footprint of all festival-related travel to offset it through an artistic initiative.

Artistic programme
Sustainability is one of the core pillars of Sismògraf’s artistic programme. Many performances engage directly with environmental concerns or reflect the sustainability principles promoted by the festival. For the 2026 edition, participating companies have adopted measures such as using biodegradable or sustainable scenographic materials, reusing and adapting sets and costumes, eliminating plastic, reducing travel, incorporating sustainability messages and using recycled organic or environmentally responsible materials and consumables. They also commit to minimising waste, avoiding polluting materials and, in some cases, following a vegan approach – avoiding materials, food, clothing or other products of animal origin, as well as anything that involves animals in testing or production processes.