Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has announced it is putting sustainability “at the forefront of its priorities”. The company is reinforcing its commitment as a sustainable and inclusive company with two new initiatives focused on making a positive impact on society and on the environment. The company has been represented as one of the […]
Following the fate of the FSO Safer, a mammoth oil tanker in the Red Sea, the film Speed of Rust is now available to watch on WaterBear, the impact storytelling platform for real stories that make a real impact. The 16 minute eco-thriller sheds light on the realities of an oil spill, allowing viewers to […]
Research from Sony looks into employers’ approach to sustainability in the media and entertainment industry in Europe. Titled Means & Mindset: the state of sustainability in the media industry, the report sheds light on how seriously the industry is taking steps to become more environmentally conscious. The research, which was conducted using Sony’s own European […]
Google’s carbon emissions in 2023 were 48 per cent higher than in 2019, according to its latest environmental report. It says this is down to the hugely increased energy needed by its data centres because of the explosive growth of AI. AI services involve considerably more processing – and therefore power – than standard online […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that its Sky Zero Footprint Fund is launching an additional initiative dedicated to SME and local businesses called Local Heroes. Launched in 2021, The Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative was created to inspire positive behaviour change and help start-ups and established brands accelerate their sustainable initiatives […]
Since 2021, Netflix has committed to two near-term climate targets aimed at halving its carbon emissions by 2030 and, starting in 2022, matching remaining emissions by investing in natural climate solutions. Three years in, the streaming service reports that it is on track to meet both. In a blog post Emma Stewart, Netflix Sustainability Officer, […]
NXTGENbps, a pioneer in battery power solutions and a champion of sustainable energy, has announced a new partnership with Sustainable Film, a consultancy in film and TV production sustainability. This collaboration marks a significant step towards driving the entertainment industry towards greener practices and reducing its environmental footprint. Sustainable Film has acquired two NXTGENbps Owl […]
STN has announced the winning result in the first ever WTA (World Teleport Association) Green Teleport programme. The 1st Prize has been won by the University of Ljubljana in partnership with STN teleport, Slovenia. The Green Teleport Program, in its first year, encouraged teleport operators to collaborate with engineering departments from nearby universities and technical […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that 2023 Sky Zero Footprint Fund finalist, Ocean Bottle, is making its TV debut supporting its mission to save our ocean. The new campaign informs audiences that by 2050, plastic is expected to outweigh all fish in the ocean, and now, more than ever, it’s time […]
Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) has announced the launch of the #PanasonicForTheWorld campaign and successfully concluded its fifth edition of Harit Umang – Joy of Green, an environment awareness programme. Harit Umang aims at educating society about green practices around e-waste disposal, conserving biodiversity and energy through active engagements with educational institutions. The programme is also […]