Sustainability
Sustainability is a core pillar of MOT’s activity as a cultural and entertainment promoter. Inspired by best industry practices and aligned with national and international benchmarks, MOT integrates environmental, social, economic and governance principles across all stages of its projects — from planning to execution, from territories to communities.
Environmental
- Plastic reduction: elimination of single-use items and adoption of reusable cups;
- Recycling rate of up to 98% for cups (SUMA data);
- Closed-loop cup washing system;
- Selective waste separation and integrated waste management;
- Digital ticketing and cashless systems: less paper and reduced waste;
- Public grid energy as the primary power source;
- LED lighting and solar chargers;
- Water savings: technical reuse and approximately 140,000 litres saved from the public network;
- Circular economy: reuse of materials, equipment rental and reusable signage;
- Biodiversity protection: adaptation of events to environmentally sensitive areas.
Social
- Cultural diversity: national and international artists;
- Inclusion and gender equality within teams;
- Accessibility for people with reduced mobility;
- Community engagement: local volunteering;
- Cultural legacy creation: donation of instruments and artistic capacity building;
- Collaborative accommodation for artists and participants.
Economic
- Direct and indirect economic impact on host territories;
- Tourist attraction and increased average length of stay;
- Boost to local restaurants, hospitality and commerce;
- Active nighttime economy;
- Cultural decentralisation and regional development.
Local Economy and Operations
- Local hiring of human resources;
- Regional logistics, with a warehouse based in Figueira da Foz;
- Staff catering within walking distance;
- Food safety, with HACCP implementation and oversight by a food engineer;
- Low-emission equipment and machinery (Stage V).
Governance
- Legal and regulatory compliance;
- Financial transparency and rigorous control;
- Real-time sales monitoring;
- Institutional coordination with municipalities and public entities;
- Environmental footprint studies and sustainability reports.
Energy, Water and Mobility
- Reduced generator use through automated management systems;
- Electric vehicles for artists;
- Public transport partnerships (CP, FlixBus, among others);
- Accommodation planning close to event venues;
- Collective internal mobility;
- Responsible water and wastewater management.
