No, you do not need to register to use the pilot version of the tool.

Please note that the data you enter will no longer be accessible after refreshing the website or closing your browser window. We want to ensure that your data is protected. Therefore, we do not store any information beyond the period of your input until the results view. The current solution is that you can save your respective results from the Eco Check and the Social Compass. Also, take a look at our Privacy Policy.

The tool is currently under construction and its pilot version offers the opportunity to test the planning of a single show. In the future, we want to enable the planning of festivals and tours, for example. Until then, however, the general user-friendliness will be further improved in order to adapt the tool to the needs of the users.

Music C•A•R•E•S is free of charge in the pilot version available here and we are working on making the tool freely available in the future.

The CO₂ example values in the Eco Check are based on a combination of data collection within the music event network and open-source data from locations and events. In spring 2025, this data, primarily originating from the Berlin area, was expanded and improved with touring data from Kim Laber’s master’s thesis (Räuberleiter Artists Management) along with solid, nationwide figures from multiple events.

It is also important to note that these values do not represent mathematically exact average figures for every possible number of guests. They were created for each topic, tailored to three event sizes:

• Small: 1-500 people (average calculated from 300 people)
• Medium: 501-1000 people (average calculated from 600 people)
• Large: 1001-2000 people (average calculated from 1500 people)

Based on these example values, it is also possible to roughly categorize the CO₂ footprint of your own event using the tachometer in the results view within the German event landscape. Ideally, as an organizer, you have all actual data on hand, or you can take a moment to gather missing information, for example, from the location. Then, you won’t need to rely on example values at all! More information can also be found in our Transparency Declaration.

Please note that the CO₂ calculation does not claim to be comprehensive or scientifically perfect. Instead, we pursue a practical approach to quickly transfer existing knowledge into application.

We deliberately chose the areas that have the greatest impact on the planning and execution of an event. A comprehensive capture of all areas and criteria of events is also not fully possible due to indirect emissions, such as those from complex supply chains. However, we used emission factors that best reflect the average or exemplary life cycle of activities and products.

It is important to emphasize that the results depend on individual decisions, available data, data gaps, and reference values. The formulas were developed in collaboration with our partner myclimate, and the calculations were carried out to the best of our knowledge and conscience.

For more information, please also see our Transparency Declaration in the footer.

Please note that the data you enter will no longer be accessible after refreshing the website or closing your browser window. We recommend noting down important information in advance. We are working on a solution that will allow you to save your entered data and the results view.

The guest capacity is currently limited to 2,000. Since we provide example values for the various aspects of event planning based on reference information for events of this size, using example values from much larger events would likely significantly distort the results. More explanations about the background of these calculations can be found in our Transparency Declaration.

With concrete, real data on hand, it is naturally possible to accurately model larger music events; however, this limitation also reflects the focus on small to medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, larger productions often have the opportunity to employ a sustainability officer who can oversee the process and tailor it individually.

The original idea for such a tool came from Mauricio Lizarazo Prada. He brought Josephine Doepner (project management) and Alicia Pfeifer (communication management) into the core team for the concrete planning and development of the concept of the pilot version.

If you click on the “ABOUT” tab on the website and scroll down a little, you will see a detailed description of the development of the project.

There is helpful information on almost all areas and sub-areas, which can be displayed via the info box (small, circled 'i').

There are several reasons why the tool is not currently available as an app, including time-related and organizational aspects. However, the most important reason is that the tool is in a pilot version during its development phase and is not yet "final." Even though an app does not yet exist, you can still use Music C•A•R•E•S on your smartphone!

To get in touch with the providers, simply use the external links of the providers to their respective websites, Instagram or similar.

The emission factors used in the Eco Check calculator currently refer to the German-speaking region, with the exception of the adjustment for electricity under the Location area. Since there are significant differences in conventional electricity emissions among EU countries, each EU country has its own specific emission factor. More details can also be found in the Transparency Declaration.

The example values provided by the calculator and the classification within the tachometer in the results view have been expanded from Berlin to cover Germany (as of March 2025). Although no Europe-wide standard example values are yet available, the tool can already be used for testing by actors outside Germany. However, it should be noted that even when using real event data, distortions in the results can still be expected.

Feel free to send us an email at contact@pachamamaculture.com for questions and/or feedback. You can also follow us on Instagram @music_c.a.r.e.s to get all the latest news.

If you believe that your services or products align well with Music C•A•R•E•S, please briefly introduce yourself via email (contact@pachamamaculture.com). We will then send you a short form to fill out. Afterwards, we will review how well your service or product matches our criteria. We welcome new providers from all sectors!