The Sligo Chess and Culture Festival is committed to minimizing its environmental impact and promoting responsible practices throughout the event. We are proud to implement a range of sustainability initiatives designed to protect our natural surroundings, reduce waste, and encourage eco-friendly choices by all participants.

As part of our partnership with Clean Coasts, we host a community beach clean-up to help preserve the beauty and health of our coastline. During the festival, water refill stations with paper cups are provided, and we actively discourage single-use plastic bottles, encouraging all attendees to bring reusable water bottles instead.

To reduce carbon emissions, we coordinate group airport transfers and encourage carpooling among staff and volunteers. We also promote the use of public transport on our website and provide clear guidance to help visitors travel to the festival in a more sustainable way.

On-site, attendees will find clearly marked recycling bins to support proper waste segregation. In addition, we offer a guided nature walk to foster appreciation and understanding of our local environment.

All pertinent festival information is available electronically through our website to minimise printing. When printing is necessary, we ensure that our sustainability mission is posted on-site and shared online, reinforcing our commitment. Throughout the venue, we make every effort to maximize natural light and reduce reliance on artificial lighting wherever possible.

Together with our partners, participants, and community, we aim to make this festival a model for environmentally responsible events. We thank you for supporting our sustainability efforts.