Groundbreaking Sustainability Standards Launched

In a landmark move to drive environmental responsibility in the screen industries, the BFI, BAFTA albert and ScreenSkills have unveiled the UK’s first-ever National Occupational Standards (NOS) and skills checklists dedicated to sustainability roles on set.

Developed through extensive consultation with industry professionals and international experts, these new tools aim to standardise the skills required for sustainable production roles, including sustainability leads, coordinators, and assistants. The initiative is designed to professionalise and expand the sustainability workforce in film and television, offering clear career pathways and practical recruitment resources.

The standards and checklists are freely available via the ScreenSkills website and are expected to become a cornerstone for training and hiring in the sector. They outline a three-tiered sustainability department structure and provide a benchmark for what “good” looks like in sustainable production practices…