Museums safeguard the heritage of the past, but we also play an essential role in shaping the future. Through culture, research, and civic participation, we can help imagine more sustainable and responsible societies.
The six museums that make up Articket share this commitment. From building management to exhibition production, as well as educational programmes and community projects, we work to reduce the environmental impact of our activities and promote a more respectful relationship with our surroundings.
All Articket museums hold the Biosphere Certification for Sustainability Commitment, a recognition that endorses our commitment to responsible tourism aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This certification reinforces our shared intention to preserve cultural heritage sustainably and contribute to a tourism model that is more respectful of the environment, society, and the local economy.
Common lines of action
Environmental management of buildings
We work to improve the energy efficiency of our facilities, optimise climate control systems, and reduce energy and water consumption. We also implement monitoring systems and measures to reduce emissions associated with our activity.
Responsible resource and waste management
We develop policies for waste reduction, recycling, and reuse of materials, as well as responsible procurement criteria and collaboration with sustainability-focused suppliers.
Mobility and visitor impact
Sustainability also involves encouraging more responsible mobility among visitors and professional teams, promoting the use of public transport and strengthening the connection between museums and the urban environment.
At the same time, Articket museums act as climate shelters, offering thermal comfort and refuge to citizens during periods of extreme heat.
Education and awareness
Through exhibitions, educational programmes, and public activities, museums foster debate on major contemporary environmental and social challenges. Culture thus becomes a tool for raising awareness and encouraging new ways of thinking about the future.
This commitment is part of an ongoing process of transformation aligned with the major global challenges of our time. As institutions serving society, museums embrace this responsibility as a cross-cutting principle guiding both present and future actions.