Julie’s Bicycle and Arts Council England have published a new report tracking climate action in the UK’s cultural sector. It’s based on data and case studies from 558 publicly-funded organisations.
“Venue-based operations – particularly cultural buildings – are responsible for around 80% of total emissions, largely due to heating, electricity use, and associated audience travel,” noted the report.
“The largest contributors to the total emissions of the portfolio are audience travel, energy use (gas and electricity), operational materials, and waste.” But the report also warned that audience and touring travel emissions are “likely to be underestimated”.
The report has lots of positives though, on how companies and organisations are putting environmental plans into place and cutting their emissions.
There is also plenty of advice on how to take action in areas from materials and waste, energy and transport/touring to education and engagement with audiences. The full report can be found here.
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