Conference 2025: Creating an Environmentally Sustainable Future for Your Orchestra and Community

Speaker(s): Annie Agle, Vice President of Impact and Sustainability, Cotopaxi; Steven Brosvik, the O.C. Tanner president and CEO of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera; Rich Coburn, Consultant; and Lucas Richman, Music Director, Bangor Symphony Orchestra

Every orchestra can take steps to limit climate impact, such as choosing energy efficient options, reducing waste, encouraging use of public transit, and bringing focus to environmental concerns through the music we present. This session discussed innovative solutions and how to build sustainability into our operations, from global efforts to protect endangered woods to changes in offices, performance venues, and touring practices.

Further resources

• League Resource Page: Climate Change

Photo Credit: Douglas Carter Photography