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Sustainability

THE CONTEXT.

New needs, new responsibilities

The cultural world is changing rapidly. Audiences are evolving, environmental and social challenges are becoming urgent, and the role of theater as a guardian of meaning and social cohesion is becoming increasingly central. In this scenario, national theaters cannot limit themselves to producing performances: they must become engines of sustainable transformation, capable of creating long-term cultural, social and environmental value.

THE VISION.

From theater to educational ecosystem

We envision our theater as a place of continuous learning, where the skills of tomorrow's cultural professionals are cultivated: artists, technicians, communicators, curators and cultural innovators. Not a traditional academy, but a living laboratory of design and co-creation, integrated with ESG instances and connected to territorial, national and European networks.

Based on these assumptions, TSV has equipped itself with a sustainability policy approved at the BoD on July 22, 2025.

Sustainability

THE CONTEXT.

New needs, new responsibilities

The cultural world is changing rapidly. Audiences are evolving, environmental and social challenges are becoming urgent, and the role of theater as a guardian of meaning and social cohesion is becoming increasingly central. In this scenario, national theaters cannot limit themselves to producing performances: they must become engines of sustainable transformation, capable of creating long-term cultural, social and environmental value.

THE VISION.

From theater to educational ecosystem

We envision our theater as a place of continuous learning, where the skills of tomorrow's cultural professionals are cultivated: artists, technicians, communicators, curators and cultural innovators. Not a traditional academy, but a living laboratory of design and co-creation, integrated with ESG instances and connected to territorial, national and European networks.

Based on these assumptions, TSV has equipped itself with a sustainability policy approved at the CDA on July 22, 2025.

The Sustainability Policy of the Teatro Stabile del Veneto

The Teatro Stabile del Veneto aspires to be an agent of change and a pole of innovation for the sustainable transition of the theatrical world. We want to be a model to be inspired by and intend to cooperate with other partners, cultural and institutional bodies and associations to create the "sustainable theater of the future," putting the new generation and our value chain at the center to co-design good practices together and promote the culture of sustainability as a lever of evolution for the entire theater community and territory.

Founding Principles

    • Sustainability as a generative culture
      We want to evolve theater from a performance venue to a permanent laboratory of ideas, practices, values and innovation. Social sustainability, based on participation, equity and cohesion, is the guiding principle that inspires all our ambitions along with the environmental and governance aspects that complete the framework, orienting our choices toward a positive and lasting impact for the community.

    • Centrality of the new generations
      We want young people to be the protagonists of transformation. Our commitment is to invest in the Academy and innovative training and employment paths, so that those who will make theater tomorrow will be active agents of change, capable of spreading new practices and values through their creative experience.

    • Theater as a laboratory and catalyst for the dissemination and sharing of good practices
      We want to use productions with the new generation of artists and technicians and the Academy as a laboratory for the development and experimentation of sustainable social and environmental practices, pilot projects and value initiatives, capable of generating knowledge and skills. The goal is to share these practices with the theater community, contributing to a progressive transformation of the sector and creating networks with other institutions and partners at the local, national and European levels.

    • Innovation and open planning
      We want to build our path through active listening and collaboration with our entire value chain. We are committed to creating an ongoing dialogue with the public, suppliers, institutions and the community to co-design innovative and inclusive solutions, turning sustainability challenges into opportunities for shared growth. The ambition is to structure replicable models for a sustainable, intergenerational and future-oriented theater ecosystem.

    • An accessible theater, an inclusive community
      Our commitment is to break down as many barriers as possible to make theater a place truly for everyone. We want to actively promote accessibility in all its forms-physical, sensory, economic and cultural-so that every person can feel welcomed and included. This principle is combined with our responsibility for the protection of the environment and the well-being of our employees, building a theater community that is fair, open and values all diversity.

    • Transparency and impact measurement
      We believe that the credibility of our commitment rests on transparency. We want to clearly and honestly monitor, measure and communicate our sustainability performance, sharing our achievements, challenges encountered and future goals to nurture a constructive dialogue with all our stakeholders.

    • Coopetition: collaborating for change
      We want to promote an innovative vision of collaboration between theater entities and cultural operators to transform the market and the entire cultural ecosystem together. We believe that working with our peers, sharing experiences, models, and solutions, is strategic leverage to accelerate sustainable innovation, amplify social and environmental impact, and foster the collective growth of the sector. In this way, competition is not just confrontation, but becomes coopetition therefore stimulating the co-creation of value for the community, the territory and future generations.

Distinctive Commitment

The distinguishing trait of the Teatro Stabile del Veneto is the desire to be a proactive actor in building the sustainable future of theater. We work to put training, experimentation and generational collaboration at the center of the strategy, acting as a creative laboratory and a place for sharing innovation in the field of sustainability.
This policy is a statement of intentions and aspirations: every choice will be measured against the ability to generate cultural and social value today, inspiring new generations to contribute to the creation of tomorrow's sustainable theater.

PROJECT TIMELINE

From kick off to VSME Sustainability Report.

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KICK-OFF

December 2024 - January 2025

The Teatro Stabile del Veneto launches a structured sustainability journey with Plan 23. The kick-off in Padua establishes goals, methodology and team, defining a shared roadmap and clear roles to involve key people right away. An initial check-up maps existing initiatives, offering a realistic picture of the situation: it enhances strengths and identifies areas for development, laying a solid foundation for more responsible management of the organization.

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PROJECT STARTUP.

February - April 2025

Alignment session with the board to set priorities and plan the listening phase, taking a multi-stakeholder approach. Questionnaires are launched targeting suppliers, subscribers, public, and internal staff to collect data on ESG practices, perceptions, and expectations. TSV participates in a Confindustria Veneto Nord Est workshop, initiating comparison with others. A gap analysis against VSME standards identifies key gaps, guides strategic choices and defines priority data for the first sustainability report.

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DELIVERABLE

May 2025

First presentation to management of the results of the listening phase (questionnaires, gap analysis, benchmarking) and possible strategies, to obtain the operational mandate. An integrated document is delivered that brings together all outcomes: analysis of the four questionnaires, summary of the Confindustria workshop, European benchmark, and a first list of initiatives. The deliverable is the strategic basis of the journey, consolidating months of analysis into a clear framework to guide future actions.

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SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

June - September 2025

Definition of TSV's sustainability organizational model (roles, responsibilities, reporting, and decision-making processes) and prioritized ESG goals, along with dual materiality questionnaire. BoD officially approves the Sustainability Policy (July 22, 2025), enshrining institutional commitment. The sustainability team is introduced to the organization, consolidating a stable internal oversight. Subsequently, the policy is published (Rev. 09/22/2025), becoming the official reference for all present and future TSV initiatives.

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INITIATING CONCRETE INITIATIVES

October - December 2025

The journey enters the operational phase with concrete actions: elimination of single-use plastic, reduction in paper use, involvement of suppliers on ESG goals, and initiation of ISO 45001 certification. All initiatives are documented for the future sustainability report. A review session with the TSV team monitors progress, identifies critical issues and defines next priorities, with a focus on collecting the necessary data for reporting.

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1ST SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

February 2026

Debut of TSV's first theater production designed according to sustainability criteria, monitored from the creative stage through a dedicated tool and consistent with company policy. The Academy's show, directed by Giorgio Sangati, adopts concrete practices: reuse of costumes and materials, optimized transportation, LED lighting, bicycle mobility and reduction of online purchases. The pilot project is a model for future sustainable productions, with a second test planned for November 2026.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WEBSITE

March - April 2026

Completion of the lighting efficiency project in the three main venues (Verdi, Goldoni, Del Monaco), with a detailed report on consumption and expected savings. In parallel, the design of a new sustainability section of the TSV website is initiated to clearly and transparently communicate the path taken to external audiences.

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VSME SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2026

May 2026

Drafting of the first Sustainability Report of the Teatro Stabile del Veneto according to the VSME standard, reporting on environmental, social and governance performance for the year 2025. The document will represent the culmination of the structuring work begun in 2024 and the starting point for an annual cycle of transparent reporting to all stakeholders.