Arts Council England
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010-2013)
Reporting Period: 2010-2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economy
- Health and wellbeing
- Society
- Education
Social Achievements
- Improved health and wellbeing through arts participation.
- Increased volunteering and civic engagement among young people involved in the arts.
- Contribution to community cohesion and reduced social exclusion.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of data on economic benefits of museums and libraries.
- Lack of longitudinal studies on health benefits of arts participation.
- Lack of research on the unique impact of arts compared to other activities.
- Limited research on the impact of arts on crime reduction.
- Lack of research on the arts' role in environment and sustainability.
- Difficulty in quantifying the intrinsic value of arts and culture.
- Inequitable access to arts and culture, with privileged groups being more involved.
Mitigation Strategies
- Commitment to substantial research grants to address knowledge gaps.
- Partnerships with higher education research departments.
- Development of a new language of cultural value.
- Commissioning of research on the intrinsic value of arts and culture.
- Future research focusing on equality and diversity, digital technologies, and the economic contribution of museums and libraries.