Theatre Green Book UK, the grassroots initiative that sets common standards for sustainable theatre across all areas of theatre practice and operation, has published a second volume and a range of tools aimed at supporting the UK theatre sector to reach net zero by 2030. Also announced today, the Theatre Green Book UK has secured funding to engage a Director and support the spread of the Theatre Green Book across the UK.
Supported by an updated website, the UK Theatre Green Book’s second edition combines all three volumes of the original book. It clearly and graphically sets out how to plan the transition to net zero across all areas – productions, operations and buildings – through the logical steps of Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. An initial step, Preliminary has been added that prompts theatre companies to commit to transition and organise themselves for the journey. Using that ladder, from Preliminary to Advanced, theatres can self-certify each rung of their transition towards net zero. This clear structure enables theatres to commit to net zero by 2030, knowing exactly what needs to be done to achieve that target.
The updated website includes a new registration feature that gives access to community forums, supporters’ pages, upcoming events, and the opportunity to become more involved.
Support from The Foyle Foundation, Frederick Mulder Foundation, Steel Charitable Trust, Unusual Rigging and others, will fund the appointment of a Director for 12 months, a programme of launches and training events across the UK and a planned International Theatre Green Book conference in Spring 2025. Applications are now open for the Director role with a closing deadline of midday on 1 July.
Visit theatregreenbook.com to find out more.
There will be a series of events happening over the coming months to share the new edition and tools across the sector.