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The Creative Industries Pact for Sustainable Action (the Pact) was developed to drive collective progress toward climate action.

The world economy must pivot away from fossil fuels and resource depletion to mitigate the risks posed by climate change, and create a cleaner and more equitable home on Earth.

And the creative industries can lead the way through collaboration on common goals.

About the Pact

The Pact is an aspirational set of goals for the creative industries, encouraging voluntary action. It references international agreements to ensure the industry is aligned with and committed to local and global climate goals, and encourages any organization to work toward the outlined goals and objectives in their own way and context. The Pact also offers the opportunity for organizations and individuals to self report on their sustainability initiatives, and collaborate and celebrate within an international community of climate enthusiasts in the creative industries. 

Become A Signatory

The Pact applies to corporations, public agencies, member-based organizations, film schools, film commissions and any organization working in or with the creative industries that is willing and able to work toward the pledges within. Organizations who endorse The Pact become Signatories. 

Become An Ambassador

The Pact also applies to any individual working in or with the creative industries that is willing and able to work toward the pledges within and actively encourage others to do so as well. Individuals who endorse The Pact become Ambassadors.

 
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WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT:

  • The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides scientific consensus that global average temperatures are rising due to human activity.

  • The rise of global average temperatures is increasing climate related risks. [1]

  • 194 nations and the European Union have signed the Paris Agreement—an international protocol to strengthen our collective response to climate change, and to limit an increase in global average temperature to well below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. [2]

  • The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are an urgent call to action for all countries. [3]

  • Current business models are not delivering the change needed to achieve climate change goals. Cooperation and innovation from governments, industry, and civil society are required to build capacity for rapid, unprecedented and far-reaching change.

  • The International Resource Panel Report indicates that resource consumption is expected to double by 2050. [4]

  • All parties within the creative industries and their supply chains have the power to take actions to reduce negative social and environmental impacts. Actions that limit emissions, reduce waste, and support local communities are compatible with economic growth. [5]

  • These actions will make the creative industries more efficient, innovative and resilient.

WE, THE SIGNATORIES (ON BEHALF OF OUR ORGANIZATIONS) AND AMBASSADORS, (AS INDIVIDUALS) AGREE TO CONTRIBUTE TO:

  • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) laid out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

  • The goals of the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit average global temperature rise to well below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

  • Local, regional, and/or national climate action plans, resource consumption and waste reduction strategies, and work toward exceeding their targets.

  • The ultimate goal of collective action within the creative industries.

TO CONTRIBUTE TO THESE GOALS WE PLEDGE TO:

  • Formally develop and implement an action-oriented sustainability strategy which aligns with the goals within established frameworks noted above, or as an Ambassador, encourage organizations with whom I work to do so.

  • Establish metrics to quantify, track, and report on resource consumption, emissions and impacts through the establishment of a baseline and assessment of performance over time; or as an Ambassador, encourage organizations with whom I work to do so. 

  • Educate the workforce on the impacts of climate change, water and resource consumption, and waste.

  • Prioritize the reduction and efficient use of fuel, energy and materials.

  • Prioritize the consumption of low-carbon foods.

  • Prioritize the use of sustainable, low-carbon materials.

  • Influence supply chain and procurement decisions to prioritize products that are energy efficient, non-toxic, have a low-carbon footprint and reduce waste.

  • Implement business practices that encourage the principles of resource efficiency, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction and transport management.

  • Contribute to social and community development.

  • Develop and encourage partnerships that enable knowledge-sharing on sustainable best practices.

  • Advocate for incentives and policy for sustainability.

  • Leverage the influence of the industry on the general public to achieve a broader cultural shift towards a more sustainable way of living through inclusion of direct or indirect sustainability messaging.

  • Communicate progress on the actions in the pledge above every two years to demonstrate improvement.

Click here for some ideas on how to get started.

 
 
 
 

Ready to take action?

Sign the Pact

 
 

By signing the pact, you are publicly acknowledging your commitment to the pact. Your company/organization will be added to the public list of signatories.

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Signatories

Ambassadors

  • Adeyemi Adekunle, Director, Nigeria

  • Alicia Shepherd, Researcher at Film Commission, Trinidad & Tobago

  • Alyssa Kostello, Writer, Producer, Director, Actor, 1/2 AD, Canada

  • Anna Velander Gisslén, Producer & Commissioner, Sweden

  • Andrea Bakacs, Senior Art Producer + Photo Director, United States

  • Benn Wiebe, Vice Chairman / HFP, UK

  • Brunella Batista, Creative Executive, Canada

  • Carolina Carlini, Art Director, Colombia

  • Chantelle Smith, Student Photographer & Videographer, UK

  • Courtnee Zambrano, Writer, United States

  • David Hardy, Transportation Coordinator, Canada

  • Diella Ocran, Certified Health Coach + Sustainable Business Strategist, Canada

  • Dirk De Waal, Sustainability Production Coordinator, Canada

  • Dörte Schneider, Certified Green Consultant (film & tv), Portugal

  • Elisa De Pasquale, Sustainability Advisor, United Kingdom

  • Florencia Nates, Social Communication of Audiovisual Specialty, Argentina

  • Gael H, Visual Artist, Canada

  • Geneniève Perron, Professor, Canada

  • Hayley Masson, Health & Safety Assistant, Canada

  • Hans Dayal, Production Manager/Location Manager, Director's Guild of Canada - BC District, Canada

  • Heike Quosdorf, Colorist / DI Engineer, Germany

  • Ilze Millere, Director & Writer, England

  • Justine Gitahi, Green Consultant, Kenya

  • Dr. Jodie Taylor, Senior Lecturer and Curriculum Developer in Creative Industries, Australia

  • Joe Fraser, Member, IATSE Local 873, Canada

  • Jolanta Mojsej, Director & Writer, Canada

  • Keith Toms, Production Manager, Canada