1. Principled design (Values and intentions)
Even before creating a show or mounting a tour, we define the principles that will guide every step.
Circus examples:
- Create an inclusive show welcoming artists from different cultures and disciplines
- Use recycled or reclaimed materials for set design and costumes
- Favoring local or regional tours to limit air travel
Result: every artistic, logistical and promotional choice is aligned with these values from the outset.
2. Regenerative design (Creating positives, not just reducing impacts)
We don't just reduce negative impacts: we seek to generate environmental and social benefits.
Circus examples:
- Erecting a temporary tent incorporating local plants to regenerate the soil
- Organize free community workshops before or after shows
- Reinvest a portion of revenues in local ecological projects (tree planting, restoration of natural environments).
Result: the positive impact extends beyond the show, leaving a lasting legacy.
3. Eco-systemic approach (Thinking as an interconnected network)
We consider the project as part of a larger system, and reflect on its global effects.
Circus examples:
- Working with local suppliers to reduce transport and support the local economy
- Offering a ticketing service with information on public or alternative means of transport to the show.
- Develop partnerships with local restaurateurs and artisans to enrich the experience and pool resources.
Result: the show becomes a link in an ecological, social and economic network, rather than an isolated object.
