Our concrete actions and commitments
Sustainable development
Presentation of the L'Assomption Christmas Market and its commitments
The L'Assomption Christmas Market (MDNL) has been putting the principles of sustainable development into practice through numerous initiatives since its first edition in 2009. The event adheres to the various pillars of sustainable development by ensuring environmental protection, social equity, and viable long-term economic development. Each year, the organizers rethink their practices, evaluate the impact of their actions, and assess the event's economic benefits in order to ensure continuous improvement.
In 2023, the MDNL Board of Directors adopted a sustainable development policy taking into account the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats affecting the event.
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Environmental aspect
Waste management
Reusing reusable cups:
In 2025, 1,269 lenses were washed and returned to MDNL points of sale, representing 21% of the lenses used.
2026 target: reuse 30% of lensesReuse of promotional posters:
The CabaNoël posters (exhibitors and sponsors) are reused when they return and retain the same logo.
2026 target: to give a second life to 90% of reusable posters.Waste diversion rate: 22% in 2025
2026 target: 33% of waste not destined for landfill.
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Calculation of GHG emissions:
Volunteers:
1.9 Tonnes of CO2
Exhibitors:
11.4 tonnes of CO2
Visitors:
48.6 tonnes of CO2
In total, MDNL generated 61.9 tonnes of CO₂ in 2025
Offset target to be determined.
Communications
Improve stakeholder engagement by signing an eco-responsibility charter:
In 2025, 43% of exhibitors signed the Eco-Responsible Exhibitor Charter. The target for 2026 is 75% of exhibitors to have signed it.
In 2026: introduction of the Charter of eco-responsible volunteers with the objective that 50% of permanent volunteers will sign it.
In 2026: introduction of the Eco-responsible Visitors Charter with the objective of having 1,000 visitors sign it.
Improve signage at recycling points by 2026
Biodiversity
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Re-census of the grounds of the Collège de l'Assomption, on which the event takes place.
