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.