A benchmark report by Indigo following their national sector survey, Act Green. This sector wide research took place throughout May 2024, with 112 organisations gathering 17,450 responses. Now in its third year, it explores an understanding of audience attitudes towards the role of cultural organisations in tackling the climate crisis. Sponsored by Supercool.

It makes business sense to integrate sustainability into a fundraising strategy. Dr Jonathan Gunson, explores what fundraisers working across the arts, culture and heritage sectors can learn from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Environmental Change toolkit. An Arts, Fundraising & Philanthropy article.

A free segmentation framework to shape environmental sustainability plans and craft messaging that fits your brand and offer. A look at Eco Mindsets, audience insight specialist, MHM‘s targeting and profiling system that helps organisations drive positive behaviour change in support of the environment.

A step-by-step, easy-to-use tool to guide European Theatres towards net zero emissions across their productions, buildings and operations. It is accompanied by a new self-certification label to help European Theatres measure – and communicate about – this transformation. The ETC Theatre Green Book is the result of a collaboration between ETC, Renew Culture and the ... Read more

This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies for sustainable remote work.  From innovative waste management techniques to energy-efficient home office setups, the guide covers essential aspects of reducing your carbon footprint while working from home. It provides region-specific advice on recycling and energy schemes, along with creative ideas for repurposing materials. The guide also delves into ... Read more

A report by Indigo following their national sector survey, Act Green. This sector wide research took place throughout July 2023, with 86 organisations gathering 17,500 responses. It explores the role of cultural organisations and their audiences in tackling the climate crisis. Sponsored by Supercool.

Green Space Dark Skies (GSDS) was Walk the Plank‘s ambitious cross-sector collaborative project commissioned by UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK in 2022. The project put environmental sustainability at its heart, achieving some major sustainability successes and impressive carbon savings. The Sustainability Impact Report report shares best practice with organisations delivering outdoor events. 

Every year Arts Council England and Julie’s Bicycle produce an Environmental Responsibilities Report celebrating the successes of creative and cultural organisations in acting on national and international climate targets. The report covers National Portfolio Organisation’s (NPO)’s environmental data and narratives during the period following the pandemic, as the creative and cultural sector begun to resume ... Read more

Outdoor arts innovator Walk the Plank (WTP) is a keen advocate for sustainable practice in the outdoor arts sector and is committed to a wide range of initiatives that maximise positive social and economic impact and minimise negative environmental impact. Find out more about their sustainability story.

A major part of the carbon footprint for live music events is how the millions of fans travel to and from gigs and festivals. This report gives recommendations on how to positively influence audience travel choices. Written by researchers Dr. Adam Corner, Climate // Communication // Culture, Briony Latter, Centre for Climate Change and Social ... Read more

Communications Specialist Darya Danesh talks to Heidi Wiley, Executive Director of the European Theatre Convention about shaping environmental thinking in the performing arts sector. The second of three blogs looking behind the scenes at Ki Culture, an international non-profit working to unite culture and sustainability.

The amount and type of  content on your website directly impacts on your site’s carbon footprint. Kate Mroczkowski from digital agency and arts sector specialists, Supercool, explains how you can measure and reduce ‘page weight’ to keep your website leaner and greener.

Recorded live at the Arts Marketing Association Conference in October 2021 digital agency Supercool and Unicorn Theatre explain how they’re working to become more environmentally sustainable. They also share lots of practical tips.

Caroline Aston, the Audience Insight Manager at Chichester Festival Theatre takes us through their work to reduce their carbon footprint and engage their audiences in the process.

In the first of three blogs looking behind the scenes at Ki Culture, their Executive Director Caitlin Southwick looks at the challenges setting up this international nonprofit working to unite culture and sustainability.

Every year Arts Council England and Julie’s Bicycle produce an Environmental Responsibilities Report celebrating the successes of creative and cultural organisations in acting on national and international climate targets.  This 2020-21 report covers data and insight from a year when England was subject to three national lockdowns.

The Spring 2022 edition of Now, New and Next from Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy explores fundraising philanthropy and the environmental agenda. Trends, statistics and expertise for arts, heritage and cultural fundraisers.

This comprehensive guide by Retail Merchant Services takes you through the key steps you need to take to reduce both your carbon footprint and your impact on the environment.

The AMA commissioned Mandy Johnson, Sketchnotes UK to create sketchnotes for some of the key sessions in its 2021 Conference, Change for Good. This beautifully illustrated sketchnote draws out the key points from the panel discussion on culture, climate and carbon footprints.

In this passionate call for action, Caitlin Southwick, Founder and Executive Director of Ki Culture argues that to become effective advocates for climate justice we need to work together; to share our ideas and co-create solutions. We need to share best practices and combine our knowledge and expertise to find solutions that work.