PRODUCING SUSTAINABLY

Why are we doing this?

We all have a role to play in embedding sustainability in our work activities. And Production is no different. It starts in the pre-production phase, in the early stages of development, and continues to the end - post production, distribution (where applicable) and into future seasons. 

It involves us all - one person can’t make a production sustainable alone.

Promoting a Sustainable Production

Our intention is to produce and license content without doing harm, while advancing sustainable production in Canada. 

But where do we begin?

Start by Spreading the Message:

• Name a sustainability champion on your production to help lead the way

• Share your commitment:

  • Communicate your goals

  • Share best practices and carry them into the next season or production

  • Organize regular follow up / updates to make your green efforts part of the routine

  • Discuss sustainability at every production meeting

• Display signage on set and in production offices to promote sustainable behaviours

• Share green achievements with your team, with your audience.

Recognize that Green Work Takes Teamwork: 

• Engage your production team from the pre-production stage

• Discuss sustainability at every production meeting

• Delegate tasks and share environmental related responsibilities

• Share regular updates to make your green efforts part of the routine

• Work with organizations, including vendors and suppliers, that have a clear commitment to the environment and sustainable practices 

Follow the 5 R’s:

• Refuse - avoid creating unnecessary waste

• Reuse - rent instead of buy; swap single use items for reusable ones

• Repurpose - find new uses for things or donate them

• Repair - could save your production money, while reducing waste

• Recycle or compost instead of dump

And Remember We are Proud to Play Our Part:

• Measure your footprint by calculating your emissions

• Consider all your activities (from pre to post production) and manage them to prevent impact on the environment. Ask yourself: 

  • 1. 1. 1. • • What are we doing? 

               • How are we doing it? 

               • Is there a better way?

               • Can I make a change that will reduce our footprint? 

• Set clear goals (e.g. zero waste) and monitor actions (e.g. waste diversion) to ensure these targets are met

• Where possible, use products made with greener materials (e.g. high recycled content; sustainable; free trade; green certification, etc.)