- Data collection system failure in 2022 resulted in estimated waste and recycling data.
- High CO2 emissions from audience transport (four times higher than production and artist transport combined).
NorthSide
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, NorthSide disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 553.51 tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
553.51 tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
1.7K m3/year
2022
Waste
Null (estimated based on previous year)
2022
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 30% (245 t CO2e) compared to 2019, reaching 553.51 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (t CO2e) in 2022 despite higher attendance. This was primarily due to switching to grid electricity and going plant-based.
- Reduced energy and fuel emissions by 82% by switching from diesel generators to grid electricity.
- Reduced average food-related emissions per person per day by 32% by going plant-based.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve data collection and recycling percentage.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions from audience transportation.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityFood SustainabilityWaste ManagementEnergy EfficiencyTransportationSocial ResponsibilityStakeholder Engagement