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Zukunft Feiern! – Our Contribution to a More Sustainable Club Culture
The “Zukunft Feiern!” Code of Conduct was developed jointly by club operators, event organisers and the Clubtopia initiative. By signing this sustainability code, participating clubs commit themselves to specific goals and measures in the fields of environmental and social sustainability.
The Code of Conduct for a sustainable club culture was launched in Berlin in 2021 by the Clubtopia initiative. Since 2022, the “Zukunft Feiern!” network – supported by the German Federal Government’s Initiative Musik – has also been expanding into other regions of Germany. Clubs and event venues in Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen and Cologne can currently sign the Code of Conduct.
More information can be found on the “Zukunft Feiern!” website: www.zukunft-feiern.de
On 13 June 2023, we signed the “Code of Conduct for a Sustainable Club Culture”.
That comes with a number of commitments. We have already implemented some of them; others are still a work in progress. So we're keeping at it – even if you can't simply upgrade a club from the last millennium at the push of a button.
What we are already doing
Thanks to Clubliebe e.V., we are steadily working our way through the Green Club Guide, an online guide to more environmentally conscious club operations.
We also carried out a detailed inspection of our premises together with BUND e.V. followed by a free consultation. We learned quite a bit about our own place – and have since put some of those lessons into practice.
Heating and energy
We have installed internal insulation and are gradually making our club “smart”. This allows us to keep a better eye on our energy consumption and identify unnecessary power guzzlers more easily.
Our electricity comes from renewable sources.
Unfortunately, there is currently not much we can do about the oil-fired heating system that was already installed in the building. We have, however, equipped our radiators with “smart” controls so that the heating does not run unnecessarily.
We have also improved our windows: some have been replaced, and every single window has been sealed around the frame. When a window is opened, the nearby radiator switches off temporarily – and switches back on when the window is closed again.
And of course, all of our club lighting uses LED technology. By now, that almost goes without saying.
Less waste
Of course, we separate our waste. We have also started collecting bottle caps separately, so that they can be sent for appropriate recycling. A small measure, little effort. And if you're already opening that many bottles, you might as well collect the caps properly.
A little greenery doesn't hurt
As ridiculous as it may sound: our floor is vegan! At least that's what it says on the packaging. So, for once, we're simply taking the manufacturer's word for it.
We have also invested in new fire extinguishers using foam extinguishing agents.
And outside, we are greening our building façade with Virginia creeper and grapevine.
We also think about the environment when we print
For our printed materials, we work with Pinguin-Druck, a printing company that has been working with ClimatePartner for many years. As part of this cooperation, the CO₂ emissions associated with our print jobs are taken into account and corresponding climate protection projects are supported. Individual print jobs come with corresponding documentation. We don't, however, keep a separate certificate for every single business card – we already have enough paperwork as it is.
And that's not all
Sustainability isn't a switch you flip once and then everything is done. There is still plenty for us to work on. Some things are easy, some cost money, and some simply take a little more time. We're trying to implement things step by step – focusing on what actually makes sense and is feasible in our club.
And if you spot something we've got wrong, have a good idea, or know of a better solution:
Ask. Or make a suggestion! The best way is via our contact form.
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