Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circularity
• Nature
• People
• Management
• Data

Environmental Achievements

• 26 out of 29 studios use 100% renewable energy
• Average overall score improved by 15% from 2022 to 2023
• Two studios scored “Outstanding” for the first time in 2023
• Many studios implemented water fountains to reduce plastic water bottle usage
• Studios are investing in infrastructure to support decarbonization (EV charging, zero-emission vehicles)

Social Achievements

• Over half the studios scored 90% or above in the 'People' category, focusing on staff well-being
• 11 studios achieved 100% in the 'People' category
• 22 of 29 studios provided outreach and employment opportunities to the local community
• Many studios support productions to donate props and costumes to local organizations

Governance Achievements

• 24 out of 29 studios have targets in place to improve sustainability performance
• Over three-quarters of studios have robust supply chain management policies
• Majority of studios provide sustainability training to employees and productions

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate risk assessments were not completed by half of the studios
• Water management needs improvement (less than half implemented leak detection and water recycling)
• Only a third of studios engaged with independent assurance and verification processes for their data

Mitigation Strategies

• The report highlights the need for climate risk assessments and improved water management
• The Standard aims to encourage and support studios seeking verification for their data

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Use of environmentally certified materials (FSC/PEFC/SFI timber, low VOC paints)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Third-party Assurance: Independent audit conducted for a sample of five studios