Eco-sustainability
the International Classic Film Market is committed

Convinced of the necessity to contribute to the awareness of the professional community on the one hand and to reduce its environmental impact on the other hand, the MIFC has been working towards eco-friendly certification since 2022.

> Carbon footprint measurement

The Carbon Footprint methodology is the reference tool for measuring an organization's carbon impact. In 2022, the MIFC is initiating this process and will be supported by La Base in the implementation of this Bilan Carbone. The aim of this impact assessment and action plan construction phase is to help the MIFC identify priority issues and build a long-term action plan.

A carbon audit will be carried out each year to measure the impact of the actions implemented.

> Green Charter for Film Festivals

Since 2023, the Marché International du Film Classique has been a signatory of the Green Charter
for Film Festivals.

By signing this charter, the MIFC is actively committed to reducing the pollution generated by its activities, and to adopting a constructive attitude towards its environment and respect for the people involved.
In concrete terms, this means:

• Raising awareness of environmental issues among its public, partners and teams;
• Promoting ideas, solutions and behaviors that will contribute to defending these issues together;
• Detailed monitoring of energy consumption during each edition of the market.
• Publicly share statistics on progress;
• Drawing up its own charter, in line with its needs, ambitions, values and the constraints of its event. This charter will be sent to partners, the public and employees.

> Reeve certification (eco-event network)

For its 11th edition, the MIFC is aiming for level 1 REEVE (eco-event network) certification,
in order to become a player in the ecological transition and strengthen the eco-event sector.

This label requires the implementation of commitments on various action levers, such as :

• Resources & sobriety
• More virtuous travel
• Sustainable eating
• Towards zero waste
• Involving the public in the ecological transition

> The MIFC's actions

The MIFC has undertaken a number of actions in favor of its environmental transition, including:

• Implementation of an action plan to combat food waste
• A majority of foodstuffs consumed are of local/short circuit/seasonal origin
• Provision of waste sorting garbage cans for the public
• Creation of a team responsible for the smooth running of sorting points
• Evaluation of quantities of waste produced and recycled
• Implementing an electricity-saving program
• Provision of water fountains
• Encouraging the public to use soft transport to get to the MIFC
• Event filming and online broadcasting
• PMR accessibility of the MIFC Village
• Parity on stage among speakers and moderators
• A choice of service providers also committed to an eco-responsible approach
• 100% organic cotton totebags, screen-printed by a local company (Atelier Coton) using solvent-free inks.
  
  

The MIFC still has a long way to go, and we welcome all suggestions and contributions! You can contact us by e-mail (mifc@festival-lumiere.org).