Sustainable Production Practices

As the lead body for film in the UK, BFI have announced environmental sustainability as a cross-cutting principle within their 10-year plans as set out in Screen Culture 2033 and the BFI National Lottery Strategy 2023-2033. In 2023, they released further details of their Screen New Deal; Transformational plan – a collaboration between the BFI, BAFTA albert, Arup, Creative Wales, Ffilm Cymru Wales and Media Cymru, which set a clear route map that is being put into practice in Wales, and which key recommendations can be used across all areas of the UK.

Read more about BFI’s environmental sustainability strategy here.

Albert is a BAFTA led initiative; bringing the film and TV industries together to tackle environmental impacts and inspiring screen audiences to act for a sustainable future. Funded by industry, they are the authority on environmental sustainability, providing tools, training and resources to make a positive environmental impact for a sustainable future. Visit their website to access many key resources, guidance and to find out about further training. You can also read their Biodiversity & The Screen Industries guide for productions here.

Julie’s Bicycle are a pioneering non-profit committed to supporting the environmental ambitions of the sector and strengthening creative climate action through collaboration. In partnership with BFI, they offer the Sustainable Screen Resource Hub, a free resource full of guidance, top tips and examples for those working in the screen sector, particularly helpful for those ‘beyond production’ such as exhibitors, screen archives, education and research organisations.

Creative England’s Filming in England recognises the importance of protecting the environment and will endeavour to conduct all its activities in an environmentally responsible way. We’re dedicated to supporting all productions reduce their carbon footprint. The Filming in England National Crew & Supplier Directories help industry connect with local talent and businesses – wherever they choose to film in the English Regions. Via our Supplier Directory we champion Sustainable suppliers with strong green credentials and connect them with productions to help them make greener choices, improve upon environmental performance and seek to minimise adverse impacts on the climate.

Search our National Supplier Directory to find sustainable suppliers across the English Regions.

Working in partnership with NBCUniversal International Studios, Carnival, Sky, BASE and DEGI, we are able to provide the below simple, easy to use toolkit for productions.  Regardless of the size or genre, these will guide productions in how best to improve their environmental impact in conjunction with BAFTA Albert certification. We encourage companies to download, use, share and send your logo to us if you’ve worked with them or please get in touch with any feedback so we can continue improving the assets.