Kuehne+Nagel has been named as the official logistics partner for SailGP for the next three seasons, through to 2024. Both partners aim to set a new standard for major event logistics, minimising the carbon footprint of the sail racing league’s transport within their climate positive strategy. As part of its Net Zero Carbon programme, Kuehne+Nagel […] More
Blackbird, the cloud-native video editing platform developer, has launched a carbon awareness study titled Video Shouldn’t Cost the Earth, produced in collaboration with environmental management consultancy Green Element. The study highlights the impact the video industry has on the environment and outlines key areas where companies can take greater strides towards meeting sustainability goals. Blackbird […] More
SailGP has opened the bidding process for its season 3 host venues, starting in 2022, following the announcement of an expanded event calendar for its second season. SailGP is inviting cities that are committed to creating a better future to be part of its global racing calendar as the league sets out to champion a […] More
SailGP Inspire, the league’s community, education and outreach initiative, will relaunch at the opening event of SailGP season 2 with an increased focus on inclusivity and diversity. Launched in 2019 and building on the success of its inaugural season, SailGP Inspire will focus on providing experiential opportunities and new career pathways to the next generation. […] More
Sky Sports plans to make every one of its host broadcasts in 2021 an environmentally responsible production by meeting the standards required to gain a Bafta albert certificate. Announced alongside the news that the broadcaster is the Principal Media Partner for the COP26 international climate change conference in Glasgow, Sky Sports has committed to achieving […] More
Albert, the TV industry-backed environmental sustainability project, has launched an updated version of its carbon calculator and certification toolkit. The two products are designed to help TV and film productions to measure their carbon impact as well as take active steps towards reducing it. The calculator was originally launched in August 2011 with the support […] More
Sky has doubled down on its commitment to making sustainable sports television by rubber-stamping a recently created ‘responsible production’ role that straddles both operational and editorial content departments. The move sees Sky Sports contracts manager Jo Finon formally named as manager of responsible productions, a job that she has been performing on an unofficial basis […] More
Anthony Joshua’s world championship fight against Kubrat Pulev has become the first live boxing event to achieve a three star albert certification for the highest standards of sustainable production. The achievement marks part of Sky Sport’s Season of Sustainability, a commitment from the broadcaster to the environmental impact of its sports productions and to promote […] More
Launching in late November, WaterBear Network is an environmentally-focused, innovative mobile app and digital platform that intends to empower its audience to turn intention into action. With original content and curated documentaries inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, WaterBear aims to engage millions in the creation of a new, sustainable and just future […] More
Bevan Gibson this month took up the reins as chief technology officer (CTO) at Euro Media Group (EMG), replacing outgoing CTO Ronald Meyvisch. Gibson heads EMG’s technology strategy and will lead several of the company’s critical future-focused technological concepts. For the past six years, Gibson worked as CTO for ITN where he managed a team […] More
