Irish film and TV industry’s green vision
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IRELAND’S booming film and television industry is about to become a whole lot greener.
Fis Eireann/screen Ireland yesterday published a plan to cut its carbon footprint over the next five years.
The State-run film, television and animation agency hopes to reach net zero by 2025 and help others in the industry make a similar journey.
Chairwoman Susan Bergin, said: “We see it as our duty to leverage our influence and continue moving forward to empower the screen industry to deliver on the ambitions outlined within this plan.
“We have established a Green Group to look at ways we can ‘green’ our practices and change behaviours.
“We have also established an internal policy group and an Industry Working Group led by the Equality & Diversity Sub-committee to the Board, encouraging a ‘whole-ofindustry’ approach.”
Commitments include financial incentives of up to €25,000 for productions that reduce their carbon footprint; mandatory carbon calculations on all Screen Ireland funded productions and a pilot programme to review energy consumption on set and studio.
Arts Minister Catherine Martin said: “It is vitally important that the Irish screen industry sets the standard when it comes to sustainability and equality. I therefore wholeheartedly welcome publication of this strategy.”
Fis Eireann/screen Ireland chief executive Desiree Finnegan added: “Screen Ireland is committed to the sustainability principles of social inclusion, environmental protection and responsible economic growth.
“Our Sustainability Plan aims to support the continued growth of Ireland’s creative screen industry and at the same time encourage the widespread adoption of more environmental and socially sustainable practices.”