Towards a more sustainable future - read more about how the Royal Swedish Opera works with sustainability.
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The Opera's Sustainability Policy
The Royal Swedish Opera, Sweden's national stage for opera and ballet, takes responsibility for promoting sustainable development according to the UN's Agenda 2030 and the state's ownership policy. We strive to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our operations based on six essential aspects developed on the basis of a essentiality analysis:
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Innovation and cultural heritage
The Opera strives to unite traditional artistic expression with innovative works in order to be meaningful for today's society. At the same time, we protect and develop our cultural heritage. -
Accessibility, inclusion and diversity
By being open to all ages and social groups, the Opera strives to create inclusive and accessible artistic experiences. We promote diversity and work actively to be an inclusive workplace. -
Attractive employer
The Opera focuses on creating a work environment characterised by equality and inclusion as well as a desire to constantly develop and adapt to the future. We strive to be an attractive employer by promoting health, commitment and a positive work culture. -
Climate impact and energy use
By integrating climate measures into our strategies and collaborations with suppliers, we strive to reduce our climate impact. We work actively to make energy use more efficient and switch to renewable energy sources. -
Materials and resources
The Opera has a clear commitment to reducing waste through the reuse and recycling of materials, particularly in costumes, scenography and props. The Opera also promotes sustainable production methods and considers sustainability in all purchases. -
Good business ethics in the value chain
By working with good business ethics, the Opera strives to create value in its entire chain of operations. We follow sustainable investment principles and promote ethical standards in relationships with suppliers and partners.
This sustainability policy, established by the board in 2023, forms the basis of our commitment to create a sustainable and inclusive future through art and culture. The Opera's work must be continuously followed up and measured against developed KPIs (metrics).
Sustainability report
Every year, the Opera publish a sustainability report that reports on how the company works with sustainability issues and the impact on various sustainability aspects during the past year. The entire Operan's operations are covered by the accounts, from the administration to the stage productions.
Take part of the Sustainability report here (in Swedish) »
The reporting is done in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act (ARL) and the Opera's sustainability report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI Standards), application level Core.
Sustainability plan
The opera's work with Agenda 2030 can be described based on two perspectives. Partly what role culture can play for sustainable development, and partly what we at Opera as a state-owned company specifically do to contribute to achieving all 17 global goals.
In order for the Opera to be able to contribute in the best way to the implementation of Agenda 2030, the management adopted a sustainability plan in 2020 (in Swedish).
The Opera has chosen seven of the 17 global sustainability report in Agenda 2030 to have extra focus on in the upcoming years. These are:
NO 3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
NO 4. GOOD EDUCATION FOR ALL
NO 5. EQUALITY
NO 11. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETIES
NO 12. SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
NO 13. FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE
NO 17. IMPLEMENTATION AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
