Sustainability

What We Do 

• We use gas, electricity, and water as efficiently as possible in our theater, Meervaart, in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. 
• We generate our own energy through solar panels on our roof.
• We recover heat and energy through smart installations in the theater lounges. 

Examples of Measures 

• We have switched to new heating boilers and better insulated systems to comfortably welcome our visitors. 
• Lighting in almost the entire theater has been replaced with energy-efficient LED lamps. 
• The air handling systems have been optimized in the auditoriums, with heat exchangers and smart controls for an enjoyable theater experience. 
• The spaces of our Music School and Library are also being made more sustainable for a greener future. 
• 300 solar panels on the roof of Meervaart for our own electricity generation, allowing us to continue enjoying cabaret, music, dance, and theater sustainably.

Results compared to 2015

• 170,000 kWh less electricity consumption (equivalent to 50 households)
  
  
• 70,000 kWh of electricity generation from solar panels
  
  
• 100,000 kWh savings from LED lighting, adjusted installations, and more conscious behavior
  
  
• 9,000 m³ less gas consumption, resulting in over 106 tons of CO₂ reduction

The energy savings also contribute to the financing of these sustainable investments.

How we reduce our CO₂ emissions and shrink our footprint

Sustainable hospitality

 In the hospitality sector, we also make sustainable choices:

• No plastic bottles, but refillable glass bottles with tap water
  
  
• Fewer chilled soft drinks, more organic lemonades
  
  
• Cashless payments only (lower environmental impact than cash)
  
  
• Collaboration with small-scale, sustainable suppliers such as Gulpener, EARTH Water, Teacultures, and Smit & Dorlas
  
  

Future-oriented

With these steps, Meervaart actively contributes to a more sustainable cultural sector. What we do, we do with an eye on the future — and we will continue to do so.