SAPA Tool
Welcome to
the SAPA tool
The Sustainability Assessment for the Performing Arts (SAPA) tool is a dialog-based self-assessment instrument that supports cultural institutions in promoting the sustainable development of their organisations.
Following a clear six-phase approach, SAPA helps to:
- analyse and reflect on the organisation’s performance,
- identify strengths and weaknesses,
- collaboratively develop sustainable measures.
By encouraging open dialogue and active participation across all hierarchical levels and departments, the tool supports the creation of ideas and strategies across four defined areas: ‘Economy’, ‘Ecology’, ‘Social Responsibility’, and ‘Community, Culture, and Communication’.
In order to adapt the SAPA tool to the specific needs of the cultural sector, it was developed by the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy in a co-creative process with the European practice partners as part of the EU project ‘Greenstage’.
SAPA is intended for anyone who wishes to approach sustainability in the cultural sector in a holistic, participatory, and practical way. The tool can be used entirely offline or in combination with the online features provided.
SAPA is currently available in a beta version in English. By the end of June 2025, it will be fully functional and accessible in all partner languages – German, Italian, Latvian, and Slovenian. A Video tutorial and a step-by-step guide will support users throughout the process.Kickstart your SAPA journey with our introductory presentation. To start using the online tool, please click the ‘Register new organisation’ button.
