Organizations like Albert in the UK and Environmental Media Organisation (EMA) in the US are at forefront of the push for change and they reward productions which work within their guidelines.

The entertainment industry started campaigning and implementing sustainable practices to reduce waste and high energy consumption. Let’s explore the many ways that you can help protect the planet and make your production set more eco-friendly without compromising the quality of your production.

In 2022, a total of 12 Paramount productions received Green or Gold Seal recognition from the EMA. The EMA Green Seal is a two-tier recognition program honoring progress in sustainable production practices across movies, TV shows, filmed commercials, and print advertising.

Paramount is making significant strides in enhancing its overall environmental performance by addressing the environmental impacts of production.

Fast X, which hit theaters May 19, launches the final chapters of the Fast & Furious saga. It takes one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises to new heights while piloting clean energy practices, reducing emissions, and cutting back on waste.

The Environmental Media Association has given the upcoming LeBron James biopic “Shooting Stars” a Gold Seal Award for the sustainable practices used in production of the movie.

It’s believed to be the first movie filmed in Northeast Ohio to have been awarded such a distinction, said Bill Garvey, president of the Cleveland Film Commission.