#SSD23 > 19-22 june 2023
useful info
Find all the practical information related to your visit to Sunny Side of the Doc 2023 (19 to 22 June in La Rochelle).
useful info
welcome to la rochelle!
It's time to pack your bags, you are leaving for La Rochelle and its sunny coast! In order to help you in your journey, Sunny Side of the Doc is committed to giving you all the keys for a successful and environmentally friendly trip.
Wondering what impact your trip has on our planet? (french only)
how to join us?
Find out how much CO2 you emit (per person) depending on how you travel!
by bus
7h from Paris > 14 kgs CO2e emitted
2h from Nantes > 4 kgs CO2e emitted
2h30 from Bordeaux > 5 kgs CO2e emitted
13h from Brussels > 23kgs CO2e emitted
Consult the schedule here.
by car
Find the best route by car here.
Think about carpooling! Travel cheaper while doing something ecological, think of the planet. More info on : www.blablacar.fr or www.mobicoop.fr.
by plane
1h30 from London-Gatwick > 138kg CO2e emitted
7h30 from New-York > 885 kg CO2e emitted
13h from Beijing > 1243 kg CO2e emitted
8h05 from Nairobi > 832 kg CO2e emitted
our tips
Sunny Side of the Doc encourages international participants landing in Paris airports to continue their trip directly to La Rochelle by train rather than a connecting flight to nearby airports. For all arrivals at La Rochelle airport, participants will be able to take shuttles to reach the city center. Consult the schedule here.
where to stay?
Book your stay in La Rochelle thanks to our network of partner hotels*! La Rochelle Tourism Events offers a selection of accommodation in La Rochelle City Centre as part of the sunny side of the doc which will take place from 19 to 22 June 2023.
*Don't forget to mention that you're coming for Sunny Side to benefit from the fixed rates!
No more room available on the dates you have chosen? Check out sites like booking.com or airbnb.fr!
how to move?
The city of La Rochelle has set the goal of becoming the first urban coastal area in France to achieve a zero carbon footprint. An ambitious project that requires the mobilization of all our participants! Thanks to a redesigned mobility offer throughout the territory, the entire Sunny Side of the Doc community is invited to prefer environmentally friendly transport mode.
Walking: From the Espace Encan, reach the city centre in just 5 minutes.
"Le Passeur": Electric boat between the Old Port and the Médiathèque Michel Crépeau. Specific free access with your SSD badge.
Yelo bikes: City's self-services bicycles. Specific free access with your SSD badge.
Taxi: Reservations available at the reception desk.
1% for the Planet
Doc services, the organising company behind sunny side of the doc, joined the 1% for the Planet network: each year, we will donate 1% of our commercial turnover to associations working to protect the environment and biodiversity.
We will continue our efforts to make our events as green, eco-friendly and responsible as possible, and we count on you to be part of it!
for a greener event
Doc services, the organising company behind sunny side of the doc, joined the 1% for the Planet network: each year, we will donate 1% of our commercial turnover to associations working to protect the environment and biodiversity.
Sunny Side of the Doc also signed the City of La Rochelle Sustainable Event Charter. It covers 8 areas of concern: waste management and prevention, transportation, accessibility, water and energy saving measures, biodiversity, health, digital responsibility and raising awareness for sustainability.
Sunny Side of the Doc is implementing a strategy that focuses on two main issues: CO2 emissions and waste management, in order to proactively integrate environmental sustainability into its operations in a practical and feasible way.
our actions
Find all the details of our environmental actions in the list below:
Sunny Side of the Doc encourages international participants to come from Paris by train rather than take a connecting flight to nearby airports. For transportation in La Rochelle, Sunny Side of the Doc rents about 100 bikes from the city bike sharing system and lets participants use them for free.
Participants can also go back and forth from the venue to the city center for free by using a solar-propelled ferry. Since the train station is in the heart of La Rochelle and close to most hotels and the venue, we encourage walking and do not normally provide any shuttle, except in specific circumstances.
100% of the official Sunny Side of the Doc vehicle fleet will be electric or hybrid cars.
Since 2020, Sunny Side of the Doc has taken significant steps towards reducing its environmental impact by drastically decreasing the amount of printed materials (PEFC-certified printing of the few essential paper documents). By adopting a digital-first approach, the organization is able to provide attendees with all the necessary information and resources through online platforms, minimizing paper waste and promoting sustainable practices. This commitment to environmental responsibility reflects Sunny Side of the Doc's dedication to creating a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future for the documentary industry.
We have provided our caterers with a set of specifications that emphasize the importance of offering fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local suppliers with short circuits. We have also requested that they prioritize vegetarian options in their menu to reduce the environmental impact of meat production.
We have made the decision to use mainly locally-sourced and European-made goodies. In addition to this, we have asked all of our partners to drastically reduce the amount of goodies they provide at the market. By doing so, we hope to minimize the amount of waste generated and reduce our impact on the environment.
Plastic Bottles have been banned from Sunny Side of the Doc. Plastic bottles are a major source of pollution and can take hundreds of years to decompose, posing a serious threat to the environment and wildlife. We encourage all attendees to bring their reusable water bottles to the event or invite them to use our returnable eco-cups.
Sunny Side of the Doc is proud to offer 15 waste collection and sorting channels, which include over 10 options for upcycling and recycling. Attendees can easily dispose of various items such as paper, plastic bottles, cans, cardboard cups, corks, bio-waste, scraped cotton, carpet, tarpaulin, oyster shells, Covid masks, cigarette butts, batteries, aluminium coffee capsules, and even all waste.
To further promote sustainability, the organizers will also be collecting printed badges, plastic bags, and necklaces at the end of the event for recycling or reuse. This initiative will help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
Moreover, to minimize the environmental impact of the event, the organizers have opted for PEFC-certified printing of the few essential paper documents. This certification ensures that the paper used comes from sustainably managed forests. By implementing these measures, the event is doing its part in creating a more eco-friendly and sustainable environment.