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The arts and cultural sector’s engagement with environmental sustainability is reducing carbon emissions and saving money, according to a report on our environmental sustainability programme published yesterday (24 November).

Sustaining Great Art 2015-16 published by Julie’s Bicycle reveals how environmental action is making organisations more resilient, supporting artistic collaborations and having an international impact.

We have been working in partnership with Julie’s Bicycle since 2012 on a programme that supports the arts and cultural sector to reduce their carbon footprint and to embed environmental sustainability into how they work. This report demonstrates what has been achieved in the last year and how the programme is helping organisations to put sustainability at the heart of their business plans and also their artistic vision.  

“We see sustainability as being intrinsic to resilience. It’s not only environmentally responsible but it makes economic sense. Our collaboration with Julie’s Bicycle is introducing us all to new ways of working. Our funding supports not only the mechanics of compliance - the environmental reporting tools, help and support – but also thought-leadership. We all believe that art and culture can make the world a better place; this programme shows how our actions can make a real difference.” Darren Henley, Chief Executive, Arts Council England

In 2015-16 the arts and cultural sector’s engagement with environmental sustainability is the highest it has ever been, with 98% of organisations being engaged with the issue.

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