A collection of useful resources from existing toolkits, alongside templates, wellbeing practices, artist case studies, and book recommendations that support sustainable change towards climate justice. Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, this resource will lighten the load, spark new ways of working, and remind you that you’re not alone in your climate action.
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.