AGEAS COOLJAZZ SUSTAINABILITY
AGEAS COOLJAZZ is aligned to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as agreed in the Paris Agreement. For many years, AGEAS COOLJAZZ has been active across various fronts within the 3 pillars of sustainability:
_ENVIRONMENTAL
_ECONOMIC
_SOCIAL
Enviromental
CARBON ZERO
In 2024, the total CO2 compensation reached 115.4 tons, covering the AGEAS COOLJAZZ operation, artists' travels, partners' commutes, and food concessionaires.
In partnership with Ponto Verde Serviços, the carbon sequestration project was developed in Covilhã, at Quinta da França, a mixed oak and maritime pine forest where natural regeneration was used for its establishment.
Carbon Zero Report 2024 HERE
ECOCUP
A TOTAL OF 30,587 REUSABLE CUPS WERE USED DURING THE EVENT. OF THESE, 18,724 CUPS WERE SOLD, RESULTING IN AN AVERAGE OF 1.7 DRINKS SERVED FOR EVERY CUP SOLD HERE
TABLES AND BENCHES MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLES
The festival lounge has tables and benches made from recycled plastic bottles.
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FOOD OPTIONS
The festival's food court offers several street food options with vegetarian and vegan dishes HERE
economic
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Through a partnership with the Cascais City Council, it’s possible to manage the festival’s waste.
WASTE SEPARATION
In 2024, paper (3.000kg), plastic (4.000kg), glass (4.500kg), and general (19.000kg) waste from the festival were recycled.
COFFEE CAPSULES
In 2024, 15kg coffee capsules were recycled.
BIO-WASTE
In 2024, around 3000kg of bio-waste were collected and repurposed.
LOCAL ECONOMY
The festival promotes the use of local hotels, restaurants, and leisure activities to boost the local economy and reduce the carbon footprint.
social
ACCESSIBLE MOBILITY AND FACILITIES
The festival provides conditions and accessibility for spectators with special needs.
ZERO WASTE
In partnership with Dar i Acordar, over 200kg of food surplus were collected in 2024, avoiding waste and allowing for the donation of 163 recovered meals, valued at over €1,000, impacting more than 65 locally supported families.
This action helped avoid 800kg of CO2 emissions.
PROMOTING NEW PORTUGUESE JAZZ ARTISTS
The AGEAS COOLJAZZ talent contest awards three winning groups the opportunity to perform at AGEAS COOLJAZZ on the Cascais Jazz Sessions by Smooth FM stage. This project amplifies the promotion of artists associated with AGEAS COOLJAZZ and Smooth FM, bringing recognition within the Portuguese music industry.
FREE CONCERTS - CASCAIS LAZY SUNDAYS
Free-entry concerts at the Casa Histórias Paula Rego Gardens, where DJs and personalities from the Portuguese music and cultural industries perform on Sunday afternoons during July.
AFFORDABLE TICKETS
Cascais residents with the Viver Cascais card and Ageas Group employees are offered discounts on tickets for AGEAS COOLJAZZ.