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We are a coalition of Canadian independent media producers who are making a commitment to act on climate change.
Our mission is to...
empower and unite producers in being a leading force for positive environmental change.
We aim to accelerate the adoption of sustainable production practices and help audiences around the world face the challenge of climate change.
Who we are
89 Producers from coast to coast, including some of the biggest names in our industry have made a commitment to tackle climate change.
Whether you have 1 or 1000 employees, we invite you to join us in our mission to drive the decarbonization of our industry.
Join the coalition
We are in a climate crisis.
Be part of the solution.
We believe that the motion picture industry can be a force for change and transformation for the benefit of all people, communities and the planet. Rapid change is possible if we come together and make action a priority.
Make the commitment to act on climate change and help drive the decarbonization of our industry.
Make the commitment to act on climate change and help drive the decarbonization of our industry.
Join the coalition
Benefits of joining the coalition
Peer-to-peer collaboration
Become part of a network of like-minded businesses. Learn from other producers and share solutions that will accelerate the adoption of green practices and help you comply with growing sustainability requirements.
Knowledge Hub
Gain access to tips, tools, templates and advice crafted by experts and other producers designed to help you in your business and on a range of production genres.
Climate Action Guide
Our one-stop producer guide "Greening the Screen" gives producers and other decision makers the best practices to embrace sustainability in their companies and on productions.
Be Part of a movement
Be a leader in the fight against climate change. Show investors, employees, talent and buyers how you’re adopting ambitious goals.
Your commitment is the first step.
Producers who join the coalition make a commitment to take action in our four priority areas, and report annually on their results.
Priority Areas:
Action on Screen
Help audiences understand the climate crisis by putting sustainable practices on screen and producing climate-related stories.
Action on Emissions
Seize opportunities to adopt best practices for the measurement and reduction of carbon emissions.
Action on Waste
Drive actions that will reduce the consumption and use of materials and keep waste out of landfills.
Collective Action
Drive the adoption of green practices through knowledge sharing, collaboration and share yearly progress through our impact report.
“Leading on climate action is both an opportunity and a responsibility. At Thunderbird, we want to be part of the solution and inspire others to join us in creating a sustainable production industry.”
Sarah Nathanson
Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
Thunderbird Entertainment
“By joining the Producing for the Planet coalition, Sphere, one of the leading production companies in Canada, aims to commit to working in the same direction as around forty other producers to contribute to the decarbonization of our industry. We are confident that together, we can make a real difference.”
Bruno Dubé
CEO and Executive producer
Sphere Media
Together, we can build a resilient motion picture industry and move the world towards a more sustainable future.
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Producing for the Planet is headquartered in British Columbia, Canada and we acknowledge that we operate on the unceded, traditional and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh(Tsleil-Waututh), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), Máthxwi (Matsqui), and se'mya'me (Semiahmoo) Nations.
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