The Classic Prop Hire Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Financial
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented a sensor system for lighting units to avoid unnecessary power usage.
- Utilize heat lamps instead of space heaters in warehouses.
- Issue warm clothing to warehouse staff to reduce heating needs.
- Act as a hub for industry suppliers, reducing travel for production staff.
- Participate in the Bike2Work Scheme.
- Reduce the need to purchase new props by repairing existing stock.
- Prioritize sustainable alternative consumables.
- Offer separate waste streams for recycling and recovery.
- Audited waste management company for compliance.
Social Achievements
- Conducted internal pay benchmarking analysis to ensure fair pay.
- Promote an inclusive recruitment policy.
- Run mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings.
- Offer a weekly Pilates class.
- Employ a Flexible Working Policy.
- Offer free lunch, fruit, and hot drinks to staff.
- Promote open dialogue with other companies.
- Support industry training by hosting courses.
- Sponsor the annual British Film Designers Guild Award.
- Partner with The Film and TV Charity.
Governance Achievements
- 15% of the company is owned by staff and over 25% by film industry professionals.
- Most employees have growth shares.
- London Living Wage Employer.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Start tracking carbon footprint in 2024 and creating a Carbon Reduction Plan
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritize purchase of sustainable alternative consumables