Sky Studios | Production | Sustainability help text

Sky are a signatory of the Climate Content Pledge, meaning that we ask that all of our commissions consider including planet positive messages in their content – be they explicit examples like Gabon: Earth’s Last Chance, or more subtle examples, like shooting scenes from Brassic on a housing complex which includes solar panels.

We understand that the term ‘planet positive’ can be broad, so we have given further specifics below to show you how tiny shifts in behaviour, attitude and crucially, what we see as normal/aspirational, can help to embed ideas that help us transition to a low carbon economy.

For guidance on sustainability on screen or ‘Planet Placement’, please have a look at the Editorial section of the albert website. Stuck for ideas? Check out case studies of how other productions have brought sustainability into their content.

For more on the impacts and solutions for various areas check out Project Drawdown's sector summary. For more information on the role of nature connection in our and our planet’s wellbeing explore the work of the University of Derby Nature Connectedness Research Group.

Please consider the following prompts when answering:

• Climate science/nature loss/impacts - eg extreme weather – heatwaves, storms, wildfires, flooding, droughts; food shortages; migration; species decline or extinction

• Adapting to the impacts of climate change - eg flood defences; cooling for cities; drought resilient crops; migration/managed retreat etc

• How we travel and move around more sustainably - eg electric vehicles; active travel – cycling, walking; public transport; innovation – low carbon aviation etc

• How we power our lives, homes and industry more sustainably - eg renewables; the grid; energy in the home; home heating; energy efficiency etc

• What we eat, how we use land more sustainably or restore nature - eg plant based diets; nature friendly farming; nature restoration; planting for nature; rewilding

• How we use material and resources more sustainably and reduce waste - eg recycling; removing single-use plastics; reduced consumption; circular/re-use economy; ‘preloved’ fashion etc

• How individuals, communities, creators and artists imagine, discuss, work towards or demand a more sustainable world – eg visions of the future; climate conversations or phone ins; community action; activism; songs, art, novels or other creative works engaging with the topic; protests etc
• Enhancing personal connection with nature – eg experiencing nature through the senses; recognising the emotions nature brings; recognising nature’s beauty; nature bringing meaning to our lives; caring and taking action for nature etc

• Industries and behaviours that are causing climate change and nature loss - eg fossil fuel use; over-consumption; deforestation etc

• General endorsement or role modelling of ‘green’ behaviours or attitudes by an influential individual - eg celebrity, actor, presenter, sportsperson or other role model

• Other - eg climate justice; inequity; green finance