RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS FROM PRODUCTION
Carbon emissions relating to advertising production fall into 5 activity areas: transport, spaces (i.e. the energy we power our studios and officers with), materials, fuels and disposal. Generally speaking transport accounts for the largest part of a production footprint, and disposal the smallest. Below are some key things to think about when trying to make reductions in each area, and links to resources to help you put the theory into practice.
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TRANSPORT
-> Avoid baking air travel emissions into the script with specific locations and casting
-> Reduce the number of travellers, and the distance to travel
-> Use trains before planes
-> Use local crew, electric and hybrid vehicles, remote monitoring
albert's supplier list - apply the Travel filter
MPC & Travlrr Case Study
SPACES
-> Power spaces with renewable energy
-> Ask if studios/suppliers are running on renewable energy
-> Reduce your power needs (LED lighting)
Switch to renewable energy via albert's Creative Energy scheme
albert's supplier list - apply the Accommodation, Hotels, Office, Post Production, Studio filters
Questions to ask the studio
Low energy lighting and renewable power guide
Office checklist
Template memo for freelance or new staff
MATERIALS
-> Consider CG/VFX before set builds
-> Consider materials (costume, props, drives) - can you reduce/reuse?
-> Cut meat from the catering
Questions to ask the caterer
albert's supplier list - apply the Catering, Reusables, Scenary, Set, Stationary, Water filters
Reusing drives FAQs
Rehome your leftovers
Getting the right materials FAQs
FUEL
-> Replace diesel generators for solar or electric options
-> Reduce your power needs (LED lighting)
Low energy lighting and renewable power guide
albert's supplier list - apply the Gennies, Lighting, Location, Power, Solar filters
DISPOSAL
-> Reduce, reuse, rehome and then recycle
-> Avoid single use
Going paperless
albert's supplier list - apply the Recycling, Waste filters
Printing and insurance FAQs
5 easy ways to reduce waste
Rehome your leftovers
Waste management on set
Recycling and waste FAQs
RESOURCES BY DEPT AND USEFUL LINKS
See also our FAQ section.
PRODUCTION TEAMS
Five easy ways to reduce waste
Get inspired by other production teams
Going paperless
Call sheet additions
Questions to ask your studio and caterer
Low energy lighting and renewable power guide
Waste management on set
Printable signage
Rehome your leftovers
Offset emissions from your production activities
albert's supplier list
