wanas strategic sustainability prez

Wanås Foundation

1 Values, Purpose, Vision

2 Baseline & Compelling Measures

3 Prioritised Actions

4 Working with the Wanås Foundation

5 Q+A

Founded in 1987

Contemporary Art Foundation

Focus on site specific art

2009: Footprints exhibit

2009: Art and Ecology lecture

Non-profit

Dependency on 3rd party support

Stakeholder Mapping

Local community

Sponsors

Other Art Institution

Public Transport Company

Shop Concessions/Vendor

Art Material Suppliers

Friends of Wanås

Cafe

Kinslinge Kommun

CustomersArtists

Students

Local AuthoritiesSchools

Competitors

Publication Suppliers

Financers & Banks

Media

Svannenkluben

StaffExpertsLecturers

What does sustainability look like for Wanås beyond the successful Footprints exhibition; how can the 2009 momentum be continued and integrated fully into future site specific exhibitions while maintaining financial security?

5 Key Sustainability Drivers:

❧ Reduced risk & easier financing❧ Increase revenue & improved market share❧ Reduced operation cost base❧ Reduced manufacturing expenses❧ Increased operational productivity

Tea Mäkipää Atlantis

1 Pre-Compliance

5 New heights

3 Beyond Compliance

2 Compliance

4 Integrated Strategy

Educate through art

Inspire others through art

Embrace evolution with flexibility

To promote and create innovative and influential site specific contemporary artwork for the benefit of society.

To become a leading light for sustainability among art institutions around the globe.

2020: Vivid Description

Ten years from now, our foundation will be known as the

worlds most environmentally friendly art institution, being a living and breathing example of an organisation that is not only wholly operationally

sustainable but through further acting as a leader of societal change by sharing this vision and values with the local, regional and international community by

continued creative education initiatives.

So where are they now?

2009 Footprints exhibit

Ongoing staff education

Management

MarikaFounder, curator

ElnaManager, co-curator

TeamManagement + staff

A management structure that encourages participation, welcomes input, and generates synergy among staff towards sustainable initiatives.

They started with…

The Wanås Foundation culture is compatible with the vision and underpins

Wanås as a sustainable institution.

An art culture that grew out of a strong loyalty to nature,

education and visitor experience

Wanås is about the Wachtmeister Family history and the connection

with the physical grounds and castle at Wanås

A staff united through awareness and appreciation of the Wanås roots with a flexible and

sustainable outlook for the future of contemporary art at Wanås.

Locally and internationally connected, inspiring and educating the public in a natural setting.

So, what is Wanås ’ impact?

What is le ft?Many cars/trucks/tractors on the Wanås grounds

Large farm mower currently depends on fossil fuels

Various art materials, such as metals & plastics

Toxic paint is used (VOC’s, various toxins, formaldehyde)

Recycling program is insufficient and difficult to access

Poor building insulation

Shop currently sells potentially unsustainable items & packaging.

A need for more transportation & accomodation.

Café Fredholms does not sell all local/organic/fairtrade goods

Compelling Measures

Now 3-5 years 5+ years

Track 1|Education Engage internally & with community: sustainability workshops

Artist Education

Track 2|Café/ Garden

Enforce sustainability principles within café

Garden for café and local community use

Track 3|Lawn Care Change mower type Alternative landscaping

Track 4|Inn Accommodation on grounds

Sustainable Inn

Track 1: EducationEnhance sustainability workshops with community/students.

Create sustainability awareness programIntroduce sustainability into art workshopsHost competitionsInvite environmentally conscious leaders

Develop OS artist database for art materials & processes

Invite external research collaboratorTrain internal researcherInvite others to share information

Hold sustainability workshops with staff.

Create sustainability awareness programInvite sustainability consultantDocument progressEncourage staff contributionIntroduce sustainability into workshopsCelebrate achievements

Track 1: Education

The café should operate under Wanas sustainability guidelines

Include in lease or agreement:CompostRecycleSource local, organic, certified foodsPractice water saving methodsPractice energy saving methodsGive preference to vendors with eco focus

Local students will create community garden for community and café use

Nominate people to be in chargeAllot space for gardenCo-create rulesAdvertise in communityShare success with community Students to hold gardening workshopsUtilize fresh produce/herbs in café

Replace current mowing system

ElectricPush reel orSpider mowing system

Partial/no mow

Seek alternative landscaping opportunities for less resource intensive plantings

Engage community landscape education

Establish accommodation for visitors on Wanas grounds

Partner with architect and cityPartner with material vendorsLow energy usage roomsAllocate space for rooms

Partner with sustainable hotel

Collect data of guest visitsSurvey guests on hotel interest Invite hotel developers to groundsShare sustainability principles

Process

Process“ Be ready to throw your agenda out the window.” Geoff Stack, Team Coach

ProcessThank you

Questions?