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The embedding process of sustainable practices and thinking throughout motion-pictures continues. Telefilm Canada has expanded beyond their requirement to submit a sustainability plan, but they have now expanded the carbon footprint reporting requirement to all financed productions with budgets over $500,000 (excluding post-production applications). https://lnkd.in/gqyWymy5 #sustainableproduction #filmproduction #changingtheclimateofentertainment #leadership #carbonfootprint  

This article includes concerning news on the LA film market. Still, I can't help but note that some important analysis is missing. Initial take-aways include: - I'm seeing consistent emphasis related to downward pressure on budgets, yet little discussion or acknowledgement that this industry has accepted inherent inefficiencies that most other industries would find unacceptable. While permit fees have increased, there is insufficient scrutiny of how sets are powered, whether equipment is optimized, and the inefficient implications of specific locations choices (or sequential vs block shoot planning). - It's not just a question of benefitting from jurisdictional tax incentives, it's also a look at how staying put with efficient planning can help contain costs while also underpinning studio climate objectives. - Where is the discussion on the cost of flying cast/crew away from LA? - We continue to externalize the Scope 3 emissions costs (both financial and environmental) from this discussion. - There's a need to link the discussion on jurisdictional tax incentives and implications of increased GHG emissions on studios and production companies that have increasingly detailed climate and environmental impact reduction goals. Such a link may help tilt the pendulum back towards keeping productions in LA. #sustainableproduction #filmproduction #LA #taxincentives #climatechange #thoughtleadership #changingtheclimateofentertainment #tvproduction #scope3 #sustainability

🚀 Exciting News from Green Toolkit | Grüner Werkzeugkasten! 🚀 #SPF24 IDEA BOOST & CLEAN ENERGY SERIES! 🌱 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Elisabeth Ignasiak and Roman Russo will be presenting our Idea Boost Green Toolkit at the upcoming #SPF24 IDEA BOOST & CLEAN ENERGY SERIES! 🌿⚡ ⏰October 23rd 9:30-10:00pm Berlin Time📅 Join us during the Sustainable Production Forum Virtual to hear from champions, thinkers, suppliers, and innovators—the stage is theirs, and we’re proud to be a part of it. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into cutting-edge ideas and collaborate on driving real change in sustainable production. Sustainable.Holistic. 👉 Learn more: • https://lnkd.in/gc-x_kAV Let’s shape a greener future together! 💚🌍 Sustainable Entertainment Society Green Spark Group Melanie Windle #GreenToolkit #SustainableProduction #SPF24 #CleanEnergy #IdeaBoost #Innovation #ClimateAction #GreenFuture

As an organization that contributes to the Vancouver Food Bank, I had the opportunity to get a tour of their operations earlier today. I was wholeheartedly impressed by the commitment from both staff and volunteers, and the unbelievably complex operations required to provide food to over 15,000 families in need throughout the region. Here are a few stats: - 50,000 volunteers hours per year - 15,000 people/families using their direct supply services 3 weeks out of 4. For context, an average sports arena holds 18 - 20,000 people. That's a lot of people! - Additionally, the Food Bank provides food for charities, churches, and community organizations so they can cook and provide food to their members and/or people who are unable to get to the food bank - Farmers who provide fresh food to the food bank that may not be visually perfect or meet specific grocery standards yet remains highly nutritious can donate their products to receive a 25% tax credit   - The food bank has a dozen trucks and will collect directly from farmers. Despite all of these efforts, and the tax credits, 25% of food grown in the region is wasted in fields as its the least "perceived costly" option for farmers who believe their harvest will not pass grocery standards. They are a phenomenally important organization to ensure our community remains fed with nutritious and valuable food. I'm so pleased that we support them!

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