Make your show greener — for free.

Comprehensive free toolkit from the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance with the PEACH checklist, PEAR carbon accounting spreadsheet, and a worldwide sustainable vendor database for film, TV, and streaming productions.

Curated list of free sustainability resources for film, TV, and live events compiled by Green Spark Group, a certified B Corp and woman-owned entertainment sustainability consultancy.

International standard for Event Sustainability Management Systems covering all event types and sizes. Self-declaration path allows organisations to adopt the framework without paying for third-party certification.

Excel-based per-department sustainable-practices checklist used in prep and at wrap to plan and track green actions on set. Part of the GPG toolkit.

Free toolkits, animations, and webinars for event professionals on sustainable event management including ISO 20121 implementation guidance. Not-for-profit with 2,000+ ambassadors in 60 countries.

Online home of the full Green Production Guide toolkit; the SEA (formerly Sustainable Production Alliance) is a consortium of major studios that funds and maintains these free resources for all productions.

Free online resource hub for screen productions covering guidance on energy, travel, materials, and waste reduction.

Free-to-use carbon calculator and carbon action plan for UK and international screen productions, covering energy, travel, accommodation, and freight. Operated by BAFTA. Optional end-credits certification is separate.

Free carbon and environmental calculators for venues, offices, tours, productions, events, and festivals used by 5,000+ organisations in 50 countries. Includes Beyond Carbon checklist.

Free online event CO2 calculator from Swiss nonprofit myclimate, covering mobility, accommodation, catering, energy, materials, transport, and waste. Calculated emissions can then be offset via Gold Standard / VCS projects (paid).

Excel spreadsheet tool to measure energy, fuel, vehicle, generator, air travel, and accommodation emissions for a film or TV production. Part of the GPG toolkit.

Free instant event carbon footprint calculator (under 5 minutes) covering attendees, transport, and event space; outputs a categorised emissions breakdown. Run by an award-winning Top 5% B Corp.

Event carbon measurement platform rated top among 40+ tools in an independent industry review. Captures real-time emissions and waste data from live, hybrid, and digital events. Free Event Carbon Measurement Starter Pack released with IMEX in September 2024.

Global network where businesses pledge 1% of annual revenue to vetted environmental nonprofits and receive certification of giving. Applicable to production companies, agencies, and touring entities. Over $870 million in environmental giving since 2002.

Independent audit and certification for events assessing 12 sustainability areas (energy, food & beverage, transport, waste, water, social responsibility, CO2e reduction). World's first green event certification (founded 2007). Hundreds of events certified worldwide.

Festival-specific tier of AGF's independent certification scheme; independently verified green credentials for large-scale multi-day festivals.

Optional end-credits certification for screen productions that complete a carbon action plan via the albert toolkit. Widely recognised across UK broadcast and streaming.

Self-assessment-based certification for film, TV, commercials, and print productions on a 200-point scale (75 pts = Green Seal; 125 pts = Gold Seal). Recognises practices in fuel reduction, recycling, LED lighting, food donation, and more. Student applications are free.

The most rigorous US consumer protection program for renewable energy certificates (RECs). Productions buying RECs to cover on-site or office electricity can seek Green-e certified products via brokers.

Formal third-party certification against ISO 20121:2024 event sustainability standard from accredited bodies including TÜV SÜD, BSI, and NSAI. Typical process is 4–8 months.

Free public declaration for artists, music industry professionals, and organisations committing to climate emergency action. Over 4,000 artists and 2,000 businesses signed. Co-founded with Julie's Bicycle.

Global temporary power company with one of Europe's largest HVO generator fleets (30 kVA–2,100 kVA). Drop-in HVO fuel reduces CO2, NOx, and particulate emissions. Serves events from Formula 1 to major music festivals. US operations also available.

Cat generator fleets running HVO renewable diesel. Peterson Power Systems (NorCal, OR, SW WA) processed 8M+ gallons of HVO for events and facilities since 2022.

Worker-owned cooperative providing zero-waste event services including composting and waste sorting for events and festivals.

Nonprofit carbon offset marketplace with scientifically verified projects only; 90%+ of every dollar goes to projects. Credits typically $4–$45/tonne CO2e. Good fit for productions wanting high-integrity voluntary offsets with full price transparency.

UK HVO and renewable diesel supplier with nationwide delivery for events, generator fuelling, and heating. Certified waste-based feedstock.

Film, TV, and events sustainability service covering recycling, composting, food donation, and reusable material redirection since 2009. Runs a free Material Oasis in LA for nonprofits, artists, and schools. Also offers an Expendables Upcycler for crew buy/sell of gently used gear.

Swiss nonprofit carbon certification standard emphasising UN SDGs. 134M+ credits from 1,700+ projects across 80 countries. Public registry is free to browse; credits purchased via market brokers.

UK battery system and clean power rental for events; documented 45.8% reduction in generator runtime. Part of Speedy Hire Plc.

UK/EU mobile battery rental specialist for events and festivals with 185+ units. Delivered 32-hour all-battery power for Massive Attack at LIDO 2025 (Victoria Park). Tracks and reports fuel and CO2 savings. Active in UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Switzerland.

Swiss nonprofit with Gold Standard, VCS, and Plan Vivo certified offset projects in 41 countries. Provides free event carbon calculator plus paid offsetting. Productions can use calculator free and offset remaining emissions through verified projects.

UK nationwide HVO renewable diesel supplier delivering to events, generators, and construction sites. HVO is a drop-in replacement for fossil diesel from waste fats and oils.

Vermont-based mobile lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (up to 1.3 MWh per Voyager unit). Used by REVERB's Music Decarbonization Project; has powered concert series replacing diesel at the Shelburne Museum and elsewhere across the US.

Nonprofit that has guided 60+ events (Pittsburgh Marathon, Three Rivers Arts Festival, music festivals) toward zero waste programs since 2009; has diverted 1.3M+ lbs of material from landfill. Offers audits and technical assistance.

Solar lighting towers and hybrid power systems for major festivals and remote film shoots. Reduces fuel consumption and provides measurable ESG data. UK and US operations.

Advanced solar hybrid systems for music festivals, corporate events, and film sets. HVO-capable for net-zero operation with up to 90% CO2 reduction vs diesel.

US-wide rental of Battery Energy Storage Systems from 7 kWh to 575 kWh+. Used to reduce diesel generator usage at events including Tortuga Music Festival; also offers solar-powered light towers.

Social enterprise offering Green-e certified carbon offsets and RECs for events, concerts, and productions. Custom event offset plans available. Portfolio includes landfill gas capture, reforestation, REDD+, and renewable energy projects across North America, Asia, and South America.

World's largest voluntary GHG program registry with 1,800+ projects. Productions can browse public registry free to verify quality of offset projects before purchase from market sellers.

UK generator hire company with a large HVO-compatible diesel fleet for events and construction sites.

Leading US recycling, composting, and waste management provider for outdoor festivals; serves 30+ events per year across 11 states. Provides bins, signage, on-site sorting, hauler liaison, and post-event impact infographics.

Global network channelling 1% of member revenue to vetted environmental nonprofits. Production companies and agencies can join and certify their giving. Over $870M in environmental giving since 2002 (founded by Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard).

UK not-for-profit that pioneered sustainable event certification in 2007. Provides research, advocacy, free education resources, and the AGF Certification Scheme for events and festivals worldwide.

US nonprofit founded 1989; works with the entertainment industry on green production best practices, the EMA Green Seal programme, and environmental content campaigns.

Certified B Corp and woman-owned entertainment sustainability consultancy for film, TV, live events, and sports. Runs the annual Sustainable Production Forum and publishes a free resources page. Consulting is paid.

UK organisation transforming the events industry through the TRACE carbon measurement platform, research, and community building. Released a free Event Carbon Measurement Starter Pack with IMEX in 2024.

UK international nonprofit uniting culture, creativity, and climate action. Provides free carbon tools, e-learning, policy engagement, and a Creative Climate Justice Hub for the global creative sector.

Global network of musicians, industry professionals, and organisations declaring a climate and ecological emergency. Co-founded with Julie's Bicycle in 2019. Over 4,000 artists and 2,000 businesses. Free to sign the declaration.

Swiss foundation developing high-quality Gold Standard, VCS, and Plan Vivo offset projects and free carbon calculators in 41 countries. Productions can partner for event offsetting programmes.

Not-for-profit with 2,000+ ambassadors in 60 countries providing free resources, webinars, and ISO 20121 guidance to drive sustainability in the global event sector for almost 20 years.

US nonprofit with 20+ years greening live music; 6,000+ events greened. Embeds eco-villages at concerts, runs the Music Decarbonization Project (battery/solar pilots), and partners with artists including Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and Dave Matthews Band.

REVERB sub-initiative fast-tracking innovative climate solutions to eliminate carbon pollution from the music industry; pilots battery and solar power at music venues and events. Productions and venues can apply to partner.

Consortium of major film, TV, and streaming companies (formerly SPA) that funds and maintains the Green Production Guide. Free resource access for all productions regardless of studio affiliation.