Social commitment

MyClimate

The Basel Chamber Orchestra is aware of its responsibility for climate protection and ecological sustainability.

Together with myclimate, the Basel Chamber Orchestra is evaluating its carbon footprint. In this way, we are trying to make climate-damaging processes visible and to have a basis for targeted action in climate protection and the introduction of sustainability measures.

The evaluation of the carbon footprint and the result, which will lead to changes for the Basel Chamber Orchestra, is a project that requires not only time but also financial resources. We are delighted that EuroAirport is supporting us financially in this project.

myclimate is an international climate protection organisation registered as a Swiss foundation. The aim of the organisation is to promote measurable climate protection and sustainable development worldwide.

Cultural participation

The Basel Chamber Orchestra is committed to the active participation of all people in cultural life. We are constantly striving to improve information and accessibility and welcome your suggestions.

To enable everyone to attend our concerts, we have the following aims:

Transparent communication about venue accessibility
A website that is as accessible as possible
Print products with text in plain language
Participatory education projects for people with and without disabilities

The Basel Chamber Orchestra works with selected organisations and institutions in Basel to enable people with disabilities who are interested in music to attend concerts and events on a more regular basis.

We are increasingly realising our mediation projects with inclusive groups of children and young people with and without disabilities. 2022 and 2024 saw participatory projects with REHAB Basel, Clinic for Neurorehabilitation and Paraplegiology.

The evening programme booklet contains a text in plain language about the concert programme. Colour contrasts, font sizes and the allocation of titles and texts have been optimised. We are also involved in the pilot programme "Kultur Plus 1" in Basel for people who cannot or do not want to attend concerts alone.

On our website and in the season programme, we indicate the number of wheelchair spaces available at each venue. Guide dogs and other assistance dogs are welcome, and their carers receive free admission to orchestra concerts and events.