NBCUniversal Productions Earn Awards for Sustainability On-Screen and Behind the Scenes at the 2024 EMA Awards
NBCUniversal joined the 34th Annual EMA Awards, an annual celebration of sustainable production and environmental messaging in media, hosted by the Environmental Media Association. This year, NBCUniversal took home three awards for on-screen storylines:
Universal Pictures' Twisters for Feature Film
Universal Television's Hacks for the Paul Junger Witt Comedy Award
Bravo's Top Chef for Reality Series
Another NBCUniversal nominee recognized for environmental messaging included E!'s Omg Fashun for Reality Series. The evening also honored Quinta Brunson, currently in development with Universal on a new comedy feature film.
In his acceptance speech for Twisters, director Lee Isaac Chung spoke about capturing the beauty of nature while navigating the challenges of shooting in Oklahoma during tornado season. Chung highlighted the efforts of Universal's GreenerLight program and the sustainability team's initiatives behind the scenes, including reducing the use of fossil fuels on-set and minimizing food waste.
Chung also recognized the scientists who served as advisors for the film as the "real heroes" for educating the filmmakers about tornadoes and climate science.