Key Takeaways
- 2.1 billion tonnes of CO2 were emitted worldwide by the cement industry in 2022 (IEA/CSI), showing the scale of industrial materials emissions that can be relevant for set construction supply chains
- The global market for sustainable/green building materials was valued at about US$ 242.0 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to about US$ 421.0 billion by 2030 (MarketsandMarkets estimate)
- The global carbon accounting software market was estimated at about US$ 2.7 billion in 2023 (MarketsandMarkets estimate)
- A study of event sustainability measurement found that reporting data accuracy and frequency improved after adopting standardized carbon footprint methodologies (measurement performance)
- The IEA projects global demand for data centers and related electricity use; energy-efficiency improvements can reduce electricity-related emissions intensity for digital production workflows
- ISO 14064-1 provides requirements for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the organization level, used as a measurement basis for production footprinting
- 12.5% average annual growth in global renewable electricity generation between 2010 and 2022, supporting lower-grid emissions for electrified production activities over time
- Material production can account for the largest share of embodied carbon in many building LCAs, which is relevant because film sets are temporary structures using construction materials
- According to the IEA, electrification and efficiency improvements are core pathways to reducing emissions in end-use sectors, including where film production uses electrically powered equipment
- Green filming adoption programs reported more than 1,000 productions engaged through incentive/award programs in the US and Canada by 2023 (Julie’s Bicycle/partner program reporting in sector dashboards)
- The British Standards Institution published BS 8903 for responsible sourcing and land management; the film industry’s adoption of BS-based sustainability practices is increasingly referenced by production companies
- A survey of film/TV professionals found many productions include some sustainability measures; one published industry survey reported that 60%+ used at least one measure such as reducing waste or switching to LED lighting (peer-reviewed/industry survey)
- The EU’s revised Municipal Waste Directive targets recycling and reduces landfilling; this supports quantified diversion rates that production waste programs aim to achieve
- The global recovery and recycling of municipal waste remains below targets; OECD data show recycling rates averaging in the 30-40% range across OECD members (2018-2022 trend)
- In the EU, the Circular Economy Action Plan sets policy direction for reuse and recycling, affecting procurement requirements for production materials
Renewable growth and better carbon accounting are cutting emissions potential for film set materials and electrified production.
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