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Sustainability in film production

Sustainability in film and television production has entered a new phase. What was once viewed as a nice-to-have initiative such as recycling bins on set, has become a fundamental operational and reputational priority for studios, streamers and production companies.

Under pressure from partners, talent, audiences and other stakeholders, major studios and streamers including Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Universal Pictures, Paramount, Sony and Disney have publicly stated environmental goals or launched sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impacts of the filmmaking process. Many also participate in industry collaboratives, such as the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance, focused on advancing sustainable production. These goals and efforts are pushing the broader industry to adopt clean energy, waste diversion and standardized reporting.

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