Corporate Responsibility Update THE ENVIRONMENT – A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH

For more information see .co.uk/outreach/sustainability THE BBC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

At the BBC, we aim to be a us enormous insight into the impacts of the responsible steward of the production process. albert+ is the next phase environment and we want to operate of the sustainable production process and helps our business in a way that is as production teams make programmes more sustainably, by providing a checklist and identifying sustainable and efficient as possible. measures they can take. This includes the way we behave now and In this report we celebrate some of the innovative the decisions we make for the future. This ways programme makers have embraced the report takes a look at some of the ways the sustainability challenge and combined it with BBC is looking at the resources we use and exciting and invigorating content ranging from the CO2 emissions associated with our energy Winterwatch to Costing the Earth, The Great Big consumption, the travel we undertake and the Energy Saving Challenge and Radio 5live’s Energy waste we generate. Day. And we also look at the new HQ for BBC Helping to make the production of television Worldwide in which is aiming for a programmes kinder to the environment is one of sustainability rating with a range of energy saving our priorities and we are proud to be an industry measures on everything from water use to leader in sustainable television production. light sensors. Our creation, the TV production carbon calculator I hope you enjoy reading it. albert, is an online tool that helps production teams identify and track the impact their activities have on the environment. Diane Reid Head of BBC Outreach and Corporate Using albert, BBC production teams have Responsibility foot printed over 1000 programmes, giving

2 Q&A WITH HATTIE PARK Hattie is the BBC’s BBC iPlayer and other online BBC’s travel carbon footprint, project manager services, there is more pressure while also ensuring we get the for environmental on us to invest in data storage; best value for money from our sustainability. and technological developments programme investment. Hiring such as HDTV create similar local crews is one way in which Q: What do you see as issues for us. Of course these we are tackling this challenge, the biggest environmental have energy cost implications and we are promoting a pilot challenges facing the BBC too, so we will continue to set ‘crew share’ initiative which in the next few years? ourselves stretching energy would enable a production targets that will help offset both team in an overseas location A: This is an area that is the environmental and financial to provide content for another constantly evolving, so ensuring challenges. team’s programme. This what we are doing is relevant potentially could save money, and continues to deliver results Our audiences expect the BBC encourage collaboration and, at is incredibly important. A to report on and reflect global the same time, help to reduce significant challenge for us events as well as, of course, our travel footprint. is managing our emissions continuing to provide brilliant associated with energy use, factual and documentary Q: Many businesses and the way this is increasingly content about our world. As are now entering into affected by the impact of digital we become a more global collaborative partnerships technology on programme- organisation, our travel will with other members of making and content provision. increase - we need to travel, their sector, including For example, as our audiences so we are looking at ways in erstwhile competitors, increasingly access content via which we can minimise the bringing environmental

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benefit for everyone We are also developing for money and a return on involved. Does the BBC relationships across the UK that investment. But ‘going share this view? broadcast technology sector, green’ can be good for the A: Absolutely. In fact, the through new partnerships bank balance as well as for the BBC has been a leader in a exploring ways in which, for environment. For example, sustainability collaboration since example, we can collaborate our investment in low energy 2011 when we first shared on the development over lighting in our new studios in our carbon calculator for TV the longer term of more Salford, ’s production, known as ‘albert’, environmentally-friendly and New , with other UK broadcasters broadcast equipment. London will, over time, deliver through the BAFTA-led albert Q: How can the BBC afford real savings in energy operating Consortium. There are now 11 to make any investment costs and pay for that initial members of the Consortium in green technologies investment, as well as helping to including ourselves, Sky, ITV and and other environmental reduce our carbon footprint. major independent production improvements when it But the little things can really companies. The Consortium currently has to operate help too. Children’s drama All members are now also adopting within the financial at Sea saved £700 by investing albert+ (about which you can constraints of a flat in rechargeable batteries rather read more in this Update), licence fee? than using disposables, and which means that best practice A: Of course the financial reduced their impact on the and a common approach to challenges the BBC faces environment at the same time. sustainability for TV production are significant, and as with Similarly, cut is being shared across the UK all investment proposals, we their paper bill by 60% and TV industry. must demonstrate both value saved £800. So investment

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decisions made both at the very practice. And we know, from licences merchandise such as top of the BBC and by teams a survey carried out last year, BBC branded toys, clothing, at the ‘coalface’ can really make that our audiences expect gifts and stationery, as well as a difference. And of course, the BBC, just like other major books, magazines and DVDs. our new albert+ initiative is organisations, to do just that. Worldwide is very conscious already proving a great help in Of course, the BBC also has a of its responsibility to ensure encouraging the latter. responsibility to inform all our all its products are sourced Q: How can the BBC audiences of the issues around ethically and their Ethical maintain the impartiality climate change, and we are Policy is published on the BBC expected by its audiences proud of the coverage and rich Worldwide website. They also on issues around climate range of programmes, across all approve factories before first change, while at the same our services, that contribute to use, prioritising those in higher time you are investing in that role. risk countries for independent green technologies? Q: The BBC doesn’t just audits, and work with suppliers to address any failings and A: The BBC’s Sustainability make programmes - how confident are you that the improve labour standards and strategy is all about ensuring working conditions. we use our resources wisely merchandising you sell is and minimise our impact on the ethically manufactured? environment. We think doing A: Our commercial subsidiary that is simply good business BBC Worldwide sources and

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As a local, national and international broadcaster, we report on world events, produce award-winning drama, film important occasions and bring our audiences entertaining and informative programming. We realise that what we do can have an impact on the environment but, both on-air and behind the scenes, we want to be as environmentally sustainable as possible and reduce the impact our activities have on the environment wherever we can. This section describes some of the ways we are working to improve the sustainability of our core business of programme making and how we work with others across the industry.

More sustainable television production

Helping make the production of enormous insight into the production is rewarded with an television programmes kinder impacts of the production albert+ rating of one, two or to the environment is one of process. three stars. our priorities and we are proud albert+ (the next phase of the Programmes that achieve to be an industry leader in sustainable production process) albert+ ratings are those where sustainable television production. helps production teams make senior staff take a strong lead Our creation, the TV production programmes more sustainably, on sustainability, sharing goals carbon calculator albert, is by providing a checklist and with cast and crew, measuring an online tool that helps identifying measures they can their carbon footprint and production teams identify and take. Productions collect and adopting sufficient low carbon track the impact their activities submit information about the production techniques to have on the environment. actions they take, these are address the overall impact of Using albert, BBC production kept track of and checked by the programme. teams have footprinted over an independent audit function, And as well as enabling 1000 programmes, giving us and ultimately, if successful the production teams to improve

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their impacts and try new and badge on the end credits of innovative ways of working, the programme and it can now albert+ is a way in which we be seen on a range of BBC can communicate the BBC’s programmes. commitment to sustainability You can read a more detailed to our audiences. Two early description of how albert+ adopters of albert+ BBC One certification works by visiting: drama From There To Here, and BBC Two’s Springwatch were bbc.co.uk/responsibility/ the first to display the albert+ environment/albert-plus

7 8 STAR ALBERT+ PRODUCTION CASUALTY: THEBBC’SFIRST3 less energy is required to cool sets is required tocoolsets less energy produced by thelights, meaning substantial reductioninthe heat and controlover lightingplusa benefits includemoreflexibility relocated fromBristol. Other two thirdssincetheprogramme useby over reduction inelectricity production, hasresultedina management’s focus onsustainable Roath LockCardiffandsenior studioin eco-rated rated with theBREEAM ‘Outstanding’ thousands eachyear. This, together has saved tensof theprogramme lightinginthestudio Low energy environmental impacts. cut theproductions ways ofworking to embraced sustainable running medicaldrama and crew ofthelong scheme.albert+ Cast 3 starratingunderthe production toachieve a was thefirstBBC BBC 1dramaCasualty Case study red refillable waterbottles were in.and crewtoparticipate Even as accessible aspossible for cast sustainable productionpractices tomake introduced inaneffort A number ofmeasureswere have beenreduced. limit paperuse, costsandwaste post-productionto paperless and schedulesmoving to in’ policyfor scripts, callsheets productions, adoptingan ‘opt- withother promoting sharing TV props andcostumes onreusing By concentrating reuse over disposable products. andprioritise sourced materials set construction, usesustainably fromthebackofficeto ranging management andallareas, of theagendafor production ofresourcesistop Conservation reductions.longer term lighting, to allofwhichcontribute less whenusinglow energy replacement bulbs arerequired oil basedlightinggelsand with airconditioning. Moreover, too! environment andsaves money only saves lives but helpsthe not department emergency approach meansHolby City’s The show’s sustainably-minded environmental credentials. provide abouttheir information show areasked toconsiderand tothe of goodsandservices andthesuppliers car journeys are promotedabove individual andpublic transport sharing Casualty’s own minibus. Car using crew aretransported are low emission, andcast vehicles hiredby production each material. of The majority studio, withdedicatedskipsfor is recycledonlocationandin plastic, metal, wood andglass on setandinvision. All paper, the number ofwatercupsleft bottles whilehelpingtoreduce consumption ofdisposable ofreducing a dualpurpose introduced for useonset, having

CASE STUDIES OUR INDUSTRY, OUR WORK Working with others Recognising how now film, organisations to use the other partner organisations important it is to work albert to calculate the carbon such as BAFTA, , ITV, with other broadcasters, footprint of their productions. Sky and several of the country’s production companies The consortium is supported leading independent production companies. Media Greenhouse and industry partners by well-known broadcasters and production companies in the UK is a place to share, learn and to collectively tackle implement good practice. issues and improve the and its work has led to more than 200 organisations now We’re also a part of The sustainability of the TV using albert. The partnership Manchester Arts Sustainable industry, we approached continues to grow, fostering Team – a collaboration of BAFTA (British collaboration and supporting organisations from across Academy of Film and sustainability throughout the UK Manchester. Partners range from Television Arts) about television and film industry. large arts institutions such as the forming a UK-wide The Consortium launched the Manchester International Festival collaboration. Media Greenhouse website and the Imperial War Museum (mediagreenhouse.co.uk), which North to small-scale music and The resultant BAFTA-led albert performing venues and the aim Consortium was established in is the home of environmental sustainability for the UK screen is to share best practice on how 2011 to promote sustainable to reduce the carbon footprint production, and enables TV, and arts. The BBC is a regular contributor to the site, alongside of our activities.

9 OUR INDUSTRY, OUR WORK Working with others BBC and the BBC One of its ambitions is to Natural History Unit are initiate and support research partners in a number of into how audiences absorb initiatives locally and across the and respond to conservation South West of . And messages. Central to the work we are a member of the Bristol of the BNHC is a programme Natural History Consortium of outreach work, events and (BNHC) – a collaboration of initiatives, most notably the 11 organisations reflecting the annual Bristol Festival of Nature. city’s reputation as a leading More than 150,000 people have centre for the understanding attended the festival since it was and appreciation of the natural established in 2004. world. BBC Bristol is playing its part BNHC members also during 2015 as the city takes on include government bodies, the status as European Green the academic and research Capital in 2015 with initiatives communities, the National such as events for staff and Trust and Bristol Zoo Gardens. dedicated programming.

10 Springwatch 2014 All At Sea BBC2’s Springwatch was involved in the pilot phase of albert+ The CBBC drama series All At Sea was another early adopter in 2013, and in 2014 was the first BBC in-house production to of albert+ at the BBC. Environmental goals were set and display the albert+ badge on screen. communicated at the outset. The sound department used only The Springwatch team reduced carbon emissions by using new rechargeable batteries and paper use was reduced by 60% by technology such as waste vegetable oil and solar powered not automatically providing hard copies of documents such as generators to power the facilities base on location at RSPB scripts and call sheets. Caterers used local and seasonal produce, Minsmere. Other steps taken included using the lowest emission recycled waste and used biodegradable disposables and water- hire cars available. Suppliers, including location caterers, adopted coolers instead of bottled water. Car sharing was encouraged sustainable catering measures and all disposables were reusable amongst the crew and online (Cloud) computing was used to or biodegradable. enable the production team to share and view films. After they’d made the series, the All at Sea team helped other CBBC and independent productions by sharing what they’d learned about sustainable production.

11 OUR INDUSTRY, OUR WORK Setting sustainability objectives

BBC Children’s – the using the albert carbon department responsible calculator and some of the for CBeebies, CBBC department’s most recognised and online content – has programmes will go through the albert+ certification scheme. become the first area in the organisation to “We know reducing the set its own sustainability environmental impact of our programme making is important

objectives. for the BBC as a whole, our The main goal is to reduce the staff, and most importantly our carbon footprint of each hour audience. We’re proud to be the of Children’s production and first part of the BBC to set its output by five per cent. own targets and we look forward To do this they have set up a to seeing what we can do to help number of objectives. Every make our productions greener”. production will be expected to Alice Webb, Director, BBC measure its carbon footprint Children’s.

12 OUR INDUSTRY, OUR WORK Sustainable and innovative production techniques at the BBC

BBC Natural History Unit For example, production of the the natural world is never a quick The Natural History Unit 2014 series of Winterwatch, or easy process and replacing (NHU), set up in 1957, has broadcast in January, saw the batteries involves disruption to become a world leading NHU use an alternative supply the site, disturbing wildlife. producer and broadcaster of of power that would disturb The solution was methanol fuel natural history content. Based in wildlife and the environment as cells, each powered with 10 Bristol, the depth and range of little as possible while filming litres of methanol to provide a its programming is central to the two spectacular wildlife events reliable source of off-grid power. BBC’s mission to inform, educate in the Mar Lodge Estate in As batteries dropped below and entertain. Braemar, Scotland – one of their charge level power was the most important nature automatically supplied from the But recording elusive footage conservation areas in Britain. of wildlife or capturing a key fuel cells allowing them to be moment in which our planet With production centred on constantly topped up. is changed by climactic or one of the most scenic but The result meant the environmental conditions can remote areas of Scotland, Winterwatch production team be difficult. That’s why the power from the electricity could run two remote cameras NHU looks to continue its long grid was not an option, while for nine days, minimising history of ground-breaking, diesel generators would have disturbance to the natural award-winning content while produced unnecessary carbon environment and capturing considering new and innovative emissions and noise. rare footage - such as a pair ways to deliver captivating In circumstances such as this, of Golden Eagles arriving and programmes produced in as batteries are generally regarded roosting in a tree and some sustainable a manner as possible. as the best solution but capturing unusual film of the Black

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Grouse courtship rituals. The led the production team to Operation Grand Canyon same technology was used on address the demanding logistics production manager Gezz Springwatch enabling great in a sustainable fashion. How? Mounter explains further: footage of the Bittern – a great By turning its attention to the “There was an issue early on example of clean technology Arizona sun. with one of the connectors delivering benefits both for the They created a solar boat, not working. But in the end we audience and the environment. fitting 12 solar panels to had more than enough power, Operation Grand Canyon canopies above one of the five even being a connector down, to power the whole trip. By When embarked on motorboats supporting the expedition. The latest high-spec using solar power we were able a 280-mile journey through the to achieve what we needed Grand Canyon for a two-part panels were used, each capable of generating more than 2000 to without compromising the BBC Two series, the small matter environment in any way.” of how to both transport and watts of power in full sun - get a production team fully enough to run a small house. bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nkykl operational with no access to They faced challenges: there electricity presented a significant wouldn’t be enough space on challenge. the boats for all the batteries But having to negotiate rapids, needed, nor would the power rocks and rattlesnakes with 29 generated by the boat engines cameras, 14 microphones and be sufficient. But solar PV 88 batteries in tow while stuck (Photo Voltaic) cells saved the in the wilderness for 18 days day, providing enough power even under thick cloud cover.

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As an international broadcaster, we reach millions of people around the globe every day, placing us in a unique position to provide informative, educational and entertaining content that reflects environmental challenges and concerns. Understanding that issues surrounding the environment can be complex, we try to help our audiences understand these issues and to consider the impact their own activities have on the natural world.

The Great Big Energy It was a truly inspirational project friendly toilets; a review of food Saving Challenge and if it can work for them it can wastage examined the food “This project featured ordinary work for all of us. ” Kate Humble chain and aimed to give listeners families in a street that could be bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fjkf9 information and advice on how anywhere in the UK. They weren’t to cut the amount of food eco warriors and like so many of Costing the Earth wasted in their household; while an investigation into the work of us really had no idea how to go BBC Radio 4’s Costing the Earth the UK’s urban farmers showed about saving energy in a way that is the only regular environment how they are turning wasteland they could live with comfortably programme on BBC radio and green – a programme that long-term. That’s what made this television. Recent programmes generated a significant level of programme different. No one have looked at the 2.5 billion interest from listeners wanting was installing solar panels on the people living with no basic information on how they could roof or triple glazing. They weren’t sanitation and at ways that become involved. making really dramatic changes allow everyone to have safe, but everyone, including me, was clean and environmentally bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fjkf9 amazed by what they achieved.

15 OUR AUDIENCES Understanding climate for International Development. Audiences were invited to change bbc.co.uk/mediaaction/ join in and learn more with BBC Media Action, an climateasiadataportal a day of activities at Salford’s independent international MediaCityUK that looked at development charity, has Saving Energy different ways to create energy. Kinetic energy came from a undertaken the world’s largest BBC Radio 5 live focused on human hamster wheel, see saws ever research into experiences the news that a quarter of and an exercise bike, while of climate change across seven the UK’s power supply could biofuel was created using chip Asian countries. be shut down by 2020 with a fat harnessed from the BBC day of programming dedicated More than 33,000 people canteen. A mini energy grid was to energy. Energy Day saw in Bangladesh, China, India, built on the piazza for the day to presenters and programmes Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan and demonstrate energy usage. Vietnam were interviewed across the network looking at for Climate Asia, which was new and innovative ways of On air, energy was discussed designed to create data to help creating energy - in one case, to across the network, starting governments, donors, the media keep the show on the air. with 5 live Breakfast welcoming Ed Davey MP and Caroline and NGOs better support The Richard Bacon Show saw Flint MP discussing the energy people as they adapt to their members of the public joining debate and looking at results of changing environments. Richard and guests such as a 5 live commissioned survey Olympic cyclist, Chris Boardman The findings paint a vivid picture gathering people’s opinions and to power the show for its two of how people live with climate awareness of the debate. Other hour duration using exercise change and how it will impact topics discussed during the bikes set up in the MediaCityUK on their future. The data and day included saving money on piazza. An outside studio reports are available on the energy bills, nuclear power and powered by renewable energy Climate Asia data portal, which fracking. also includes tools and advice was used throughout the day for on creating communications to live reporting, sport, travel and bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fy96j meet public needs. weather bulletins – as well as to host an audience debate for Climate Asia is funded by the Your Call. UK government’s Department

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Like any organisation with a large We believe that sustainability is everybody’s workforce and offices around business, and we want to not only provide our the world, we understand the staff with the facilities they need to work in as responsibility to manage our sustainable a way as possible, we also want to equip them with skills and knowledge so they business in the most environmentally can be part of a transition to a more sustainable sustainable way. We are working broadcast industry. to bring down these impacts, and have targets to reduce energy use, CO2 emissions, water and travel, and to recycle more. We report our performance in these areas annually in the BBC Annual Report and Accounts.

17 18 PRODUCTION SUSTAINABLE TELEVISION BBC ACADEMY PROMOTES possible. impact ontheenvironment as can bemadewithaslittlenegative andhow programmes can work how staff demonstrating courses has producedfilmsandtraining Sustainable Productionteam, it Working withtheBBC’s wider broadcast industry. knowledge across the andshares supports BBC. Italsoworks with, ofthe at theheart training anddevelopment The BBC Academy puts Case study article/art20130702112136177 bbc.co.uk/academy/production/ they save usmoneytoo! don’t justhelptheenvironment – carbon footprint. These changes to calculateeachprogramme’s water pouches, andutilisingalbert lightingandrefillable low energy as recyclingpropsandsets, using by makingsmallchanges-such difference toitscarbonfootprint can make a huge each programme Meaden,Deborah shows how champion andentrepreneur One film, hosted by green year. do. the Itisbeingrolledoutduring to thetypeofjobparticipants a secondmodulewhichrelates change fundamentalsmodule, and involves two modules, aclimate respond. The day-long course how theycan and understand bigger pictureofclimatechange to helpstaffconnectwiththe develop course abespoke training Media andCreative Skillsetto with Dock10Studios, ITV, Peel The BBChasalsopartnered

CASE STUDIES OUR STAFF, OUR BUSINESS BBC staff help local environmental projects BBC Outreach & Corporate The project from The Kindling Trust – a not-for- Responsibility connects the BBC profit social enterprise - supports volunteering with its audiences – particularly on organic farms which have a lower carbon those identified as harder to reach footprint than industrial farms. – through various activities and The Riverside Community Allotment – initiatives. Cardiff This work includes face-to-face activities with In March 2014, human resources staff based communities local to where we have large at BBC Cymru in Cardiff took part in a numbers of staff. Our staff have worked with local volunteering day at The Riverside Community organisations aiming to improve the environment, Allotment - a place where people can learn build community and encourage people to source how to grow food in a sociable and supportive locally. atmosphere. Land Army They got involved in general maintenance of a facility used by hard-to-reach members of the In September 2013, 12 volunteers from BBC community including people with mental health Learning spent a day working at FarmStart issues. Manchester, alongside Manchester’s newest organic growers.

19 OUR STAFF, OUR BUSINESS A sustainable workplace Our staff are very important in Alongside the training films, courses and helping us achieve our sustainability resources for staff, facilities such as Telepresence, aims and campaigns as part of our video conference, and Lync are available across sustainability strategy, The Difference, the board to enable employees to reduce time, money and carbon associated with travel. which aims to encourage and inspire staff to take action, and understand the impact their actions have. “We Can’t Make a Difference Without You”, a film produced by the team, encourages our staff to take responsibility for being more sustainable at work – whatever their role – and it was used to launch a new intranet website of tips and ideas.

20 OUR STAFF, OUR BUSINESS BBC Worldwide aims to make sustainability “business as usual”

The BBC’s commercial arm is FSC project certification working towards embedding BBC Worldwide published the world’s first sustainability into its way of working ever FSC-labelled (Forest Stewardship Council) magazines and books more than 10 years ago. BBC Worldwide moved into premises within In line with this, the refurbishment of the new a refurbished part (known as Stage 6) of the headquarters has been certified by the FSC to former BBC Television Centre in February/March ensure that only timber from forests that are 2015. Keeping the negative environmental impact genuinely well managed was purchased for the to a minimum was an important consideration in refurbishment. both the move process and in setting up the new office space. Most of the existing IT equipment Re-use of furniture and furniture were reused and environmental Most workstations, chairs, and storage cabinets credentials were a key consideration in purchasing from the old offices are currently re-used in BBC new fittings, furnishings and equipment. Worldwide’s new home or are being donated for Smart design re-use. The new headquarters was creatively designed Ongoing minimal disposables policy and fitted out to maximise useable space and Refreshment areas for employees are stocked natural light. only with washable mugs and beakers.

21 OUR STAFF, OUR BUSINESS Photograph by Marcus Haydock BBC Worldwide aims for gold rating in its new headquarters

Utilities and building management IT, electrical and electronic equipment controls In moving to the new headquarters, waste BBC Worldwide recognises it is vital to be able electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to monitor and control building settings in order were disposed of using specialist WEEE disposal to maximise environmental performance and partners, while newly purchased IT and spot potential areas for improvement. The new electronics such as printers and display screens Photograph by Marcus Haydock headquarters has a sophisticated BMS (Building have been selected to be energy efficient e.g. Management System) to help minimise use of with programmable “sleep modes”. All lights energy and water. throughout the new headquarters are also equipped with sensors to ensure they are only on Solar Panels when required. PV (Photo Voltaic) panels have been installed on an area of the roof. Whilst these don’t supply all the energy needed, they help generate some of the electricity needed onsite.

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We will continue to focus on A significant area of work for us over the long embedding sustainability in our term will focus on the sustainability of broadcast core business of production, technology. Building on a conference held in further implementing albert+, March 2013, we want to work collectively with other organisations right across the broadcast introducing the concept to more value chain, to articulate and tackle the main BBC productions. Collaboration challenges facing the industry. is key, and through working with We are aware we have further to go but remain our partners outside the BBC in fully committed to doing as much as we can to the BAFTA albert consortium we address and reduce our environmental impacts, will adjust and evolve the tool so working with and learning from others. that we’re able to continually raise Please keep an eye on the BBC sustainability the bar in terms of best practice in website for updates. sustainability. We want sustainable production simply to become the norm.

23 BBC OUTREACH & CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY This is the latest in our series of In previous editions we have looked at topics such Corporate Responsibility Updates. as our work in developing musical talent and the These publications provide a focused role the BBC is playing in training and nurturing look at a particular area of our the next generation of engineers and technical professionals. corporate responsibility work and are produced as part of our wider These updates are not intended to be exhaustive communications in this field, which or offer detailed analysis of the entirety of our corporate responsibility work. Instead, they are includes the annual BBC Corporate designed to provide an overview in a particular Responsibility Performance Review. area and to demonstrate our activity using We produce these in order to inform the public tangible examples. about how we run our business responsibly and The various publications we produce, together how this work helps us to meet our six Public with other information on our work, can be found Purposes http://www.bbc.co.uk/corporate2/ at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/responsibility/reports insidethebbc/whoweare/publicpurposes as set out by the Royal Charter and Agreement - the constitutional basis for the BBC as presented to Parliament.

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