The media industry has a complex challenge: balancing profit with environmental and social responsibility.
Yesterday, in collaboration with Electric Glue, we hosted a Brunch & Learn session with B Corp certified leaders to explore these issues. Here are some key takeaways:
➡️ Transparency is critical: Don't let fear of greenwashing accusations halt progress. Do your research, do the work and back up sustainability claims with evidence.
➡️ Collaboration is essential: The industry needs to be open and adopt initiatives like Ad Net Zero's standardised emissions measurement methodology.
➡️ Long-term thinking matters: Sustainability is an ongoing journey, not a one-time fix.
➡️ Focus beyond production: Consider the carbon footprint of ad delivery alongside creative development.
Our CEO, Mike Smith, shared details on our B Corp journey, including:
💡 Powering down our network to reduce emissions.
💡 Implementing real-time carbon tracking.
💡 Continuously improving across social and environmental impact areas.
A huge thank you to our host and panel speakers:
🎤 James Skirrow, Head of Customer Sustainability at Futureproof
🎤 Julie Richards, Director of Sustainability and Operational Transformation at
@guardian
🎤 Elle Chartres, UK Director of AdNetZero UK at the
@ad_association
🎤 Pippa Glucklich, CEO at
@ElectricGlueUK
🎤 Maisie Tildesley & Eleanor Adamson,
@BCorpUK.