Arup
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-11 to 2020-07)
Reporting Period: 2019-11 to 2020-07
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2840 tonnes of CO2e (average tentpole film)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Impact
- Economic Viability
Environmental Achievements
- Identified opportunities for significant carbon emission reduction in film production
Social Achievements
- Conducted 50+ interviews with diverse stakeholders to understand industry practices and challenges
- Developed recommendations to improve worker well-being and work-life balance
Governance Achievements
- Developed a 'Screen New Deal' with six principles for sustainable film production
- Proposed an industry sustainability fund to support infrastructure projects
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero carbon and zero waste productions
Environmental Challenges
- High carbon emissions from transport (51%), energy (34%), and diesel generators (15%)
- Unnecessary material waste
- Lack of industry-wide infrastructure for sustainable practices
- Siloed budgets and supply chains
- Limited awareness of overall industry impact
- Perceived trade-off between sustainability and creativity
- Reluctance to adopt new technologies due to perceived risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Recommendations for material reuse networks, renewable energy sources, and improved transport systems
- Proposed interventions in production materials, energy and water, studio buildings, studio sites, and production planning
- Development of a vision for sustainable film production
- Creation of a 'Screen New Deal' with six principles for a sustainable future
- Suggestions for digital collaboration, planning for reuse, and appropriate studio infrastructure
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Recommendations for responsible sourcing policies, sustainable materials, and local sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: PEAR