Hamina Tattoo has been awarded the Eco-Compass certificate!

Living and environment Hamina Tattoo Culture and events

The Hamina Tattoo military music festival has been awarded the Eco-Compass certificate today, Tuesday 28 July 2026. The Eco-Compass environmental certificate is audited by an independent expert. Obtaining the certificate requires the preparation of an environmental program and a commitment to developing environmental responsibility and taking concrete actions to improve responsibility. The audit was carried out at the Hamina Tattoo event today, Tuesday, and at the end of it, the event was awarded the Eco-Compass certificate.

This is a great sign that we at Hamina Tattoo have been doing the right things to improve our environmental responsibility. Overall, the work is of course just beginning, but this is real proof that we are heading in the right direction. We want to continue to offer experiences that you can enjoy with a clear conscience,

rejoices Hamina Tattoo's Executive Director Tiina Salonen.

The work towards the Eco-Compass certificate began over a year ago and will continue from now on. The certificate is audited again at Hamina Tattoo every year the event is held. 

Hamina Tattoo's environmental pledge

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our event through concrete actions:

  • Local experience on foot: Hamina Tattoo is a walkable festival. All of our official venues are located in the center of Hamina, within a short walking distance of each other. We encourage our audience and staff to travel between venues on foot or by bike.
  • Circular economy in procurement: We make purchases with common sense in mind. We primarily reuse existing materials, secondarily borrow or rent, and only buy new when necessary.
  • Precise materials: When making new purchases, we pay attention to the quality and recyclability of materials. We prefer products and partners that have an official and independent environmental label (such as the Nordic Swan Ecolabel or the EU Ecolabel).
  • Sorting and recycling: We will make waste sorting as clear as possible for participants and staff. We will systematically improve our recycling rate in cooperation with local waste management.
  • Shared commitment: Our Eco-Compass work also obliges our partners. We engage in continuous dialogue with performers, catering services and other stakeholders so that we can measurably improve event production year after year.