Over a decade after BAFTA Albert launched, the UK screen industry has trained thousands of people in sustainable production. And yet emissions are still rising. This piece asks a harder question – not whether we are trying, but whether we...
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SUSTAINABILITY IS NOW A DELIVERY REQUIREMENT — NOT AN EXTRA
Productions are expected to:
- • Meet broadcaster and streamer sustainability standards
- • Secure funding and certification
- • Plan lower impact productions before greenlight
- • Do all of this under tight prep schedules
We Handle Sustainability in Pre-Production — So You Can Focus on Making the Show
We embed sustainability into pre-production planning, where it has the biggest impact and the least disruption. Working alongside Studios, Producers and HODs, we use our extensive industry experience to anticipate requirements, plan sensibly, and remove last-minute problems. We understand production workflows and pressures, and focus on practical delivery, not theory
OUR SERVICES
Pre-Production Sustainability Planning
- Sustainability strategy aligned to broadcaster / studio expectations
- Early carbon and impact forecasting
- Practical recommendations that fit the production plan
Certification & Compliance Support
- Albert certification planning and management
- Funder and commissioner sustainability deliverables
- Clear documentation for sign-off
Production-Ready Sustainability Frameworks
- Travel, energy, catering, materials, and waste planning
- Location-specific considerations (international shoots)
- Scalable for HETV, Film, and Commercials
Advertising & Commercial Production Support
- Fast-turnaround sustainability planning for ads
- Alignment with agency, brand, and platform requirements
- Lightweight approach that works with short prep windows
WHO WE SUPPORT
- High-End TV & Drama
- Feature Films
- Advertising & Commercial Productions
- Studios, Agencies & Production Companies
CASE STUDIES
STEVE SMITH – FROM THE COAL BOARD TO PICTURE ZERO
In 1979, I started work at the National Coal Board Film Unit. I was eighteen. A trainee film editor, learning my craft inside one of the most significant industrial film units in British history – documenting the machinery, the people...
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Energy Savers Week 2025: How to Save Energy on Your Production
Looking to save money AND the planet? Have a look at some of our top tips below to see what you can do from prep all the way to post. PREP Creating a power plan in prep is one of...
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CIRCULARITY AT THE BOTTLE YARD STUDIOS – CASE STUDY
When it comes to reducing the carbon emissions produced by the film and TV industry in the UK, a rising number of production companies are joining forces with studios to tackle the problem head on. Picture Zero recently collaborated with...
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