How Film and Television Are Adapting to Climate Change

Hear from Carys Taylor, Director of BAFTA’s albert programme, as we explore the issues of climate change and sustainability through the lens of film and television.

The film and television sector may not have the biggest carbon footprint, but it still has an important role to play in the transition to net-zero. With 70% of the global population owning a TV, the film and television industry can have a significant influence on public debate.

Moreover, changing demographics and technology are pushing the industry to consider the viewing habits and preferences of a younger, more climate-conscious generation. That’s why in today’s episode, we’ll take a closer look at the challenges and opportunities facing this sector, including:

• The decarbonization of the $200bn per year content production industry,
• How it is adapting to changes in the way we watch and consume content,
• And the challenge of using its influence responsibly.

For more information on climate risk, visit GARP’s Global Sustainability and Climate Risk Resource Center: https://www.garp.org/sustainability-climate

If you have any questions, thoughts, or feedback regarding this podcast series, we would love to hear from you at: climateriskpodcast@garp.com Links from today’s discussion:

- albert’s homepage - https://wearealbert.org/

- albert’s carbon calculator and production certification - https://wearealbert.org/carbon-calculator-and-production-certification/

- [Contains spoilers for HBO’s Succession] Succession’s plot twist prompts surge of interest in leaving money in wills to Greenpeace - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/27/successions-plot-twist-prompts-thousands-to-leave-money-to-greenpeace-in-their-wills

- [Contains spoilers for 1917] The albert certified production of 1917 - https://wearealbert.org/2020/01/10/how-big-budget-film-1917-achieved-certification/

Carys Taylor, Director of albert

Carys Taylor is the Director of albert, the home of sustainability for the TV and film industry. Prior to taking up the role, Carys was at National Grid where she worked on solutions to decarbonize transport, the biggest contributor to UK carbon emissions. She is no stranger to the TV industry however, having also worked at BBC Studios as an advisor to Tim Davie, advocating for the UK’s creative sector.