This achievement marked a significant milestone for us, reaffirming our ongoing commitment to sustainability. The certification takes a holistic approach, integrating the three key pillars of sustainability: ecological, social, and economic, covering areas such as transport, food and beverages, working conditions, accessibility, safety, and sound financial management. This aligns with our long-standing values of promoting a welcoming environment through inclusivity and diversity, while actively working to reduce our environmental footprint.
The certification confirms that we have met 41 mandatory requirements, achieved at least 69% of the available points, and undergone an independent third-party audit. The review was conducted both digitally and on-site during last year’s event, with a follow-up assessment planned for this year.
In line with these efforts, and like last year, we are committed to maximising waste reduction, ensuring efficient sorting, improving accessibility for all attendees where possible, and prioritising certified eco-friendly products, among many other sustainability initiatives.
The programme of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event brought the spotlight to some of the most pressing conversations in film today, from climate change and sustainable production to inclusion and social responsibility. It’s a day to explore how the industry can not only tell stories but also make a real-world impact.
Highlights included the Sustainable Filmmaking Workshop with Zsófia Szemerédy, where everyone had a chance to learn how to embed environmental and social values into every stage of your film and how to showcase these efforts in funding applications. There was also Behind the Scenes of Intimacy with Pia Rickman, a conversation on creating safe, respectful, and inclusive environments on set.
Adding to the lineup, New Statistics Out – Ecological Content in Finnish Film and TV, presented by Audiovisual Producers Finland (APFI), revealed fresh data on how ecological themes are appearing in Finnish screen storytelling and how audiovisual storytelling can inspire awareness and everyday action.
Together, these sessions show that Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event isn’t just talking about sustainability; it’s actively shaping the way the industry works, creates, and thinks.