About Albert

BAFTA Albert is the leading sustainability initiative for the film and TV industry.

It provides a framework for productions and suppliers to measure, manage and reduce their environmental impact. This accreditation recognises companies that have embedded sustainable practices into their operations and can actively support productions working towards Albert certification.

As sustainability becomes a key requirement across major broadcasters and productions, alignment with Albert standards is becoming increasingly important.

The Challenge

Demand for sustainable suppliers is growing rapidly, with clients increasingly prioritising partners who can demonstrate clear environmental responsibility. This shift is being driven in part by organisations like the BBC, who continue to raise the bar for sustainability across the industry.

Aligning with these standards was a natural step for us. We already had a strong foundation in place – the focus was on formalising our approach and demonstrating it clearly to clients and partners.

The Process

Achieving accreditation required a full review of our operations, processes and policies.

A key part of the process was documenting and formalising existing practices. Many sustainable measures were already in place but not always recorded in a structured way.

We:

• Updated and strengthened our environmental and recycling policies
• Reviewed materials, sourcing and logistics processes
• Implemented and evidenced carbon reduction measures
• Completed training, including carbon literacy
• Assessed how we support productions in reducing their environmental impact

We also looked closely at our supply chain, ensuring partners align with our sustainability values, and continued investing in infrastructure that reduces transport and energy use.

Key Outcomes

• Achieved Albert Supplier Accreditation
• Formalised and strengthened existing sustainable practices
• Improved documentation and internal processes
• Better alignment with broadcast and production sustainability standards
• Stronger positioning for tenders and sustainability-led projects

Looking Ahead

Achieving accreditation is not the end point – it’s a foundation.

We continue to review and improve our processes, explore more sustainable materials and suppliers, and invest in ways to further reduce our environmental impact. As industry expectations evolve, we are committed to staying ahead and supporting our clients in delivering more sustainable productions.

Our sustainable practices

Our approach to sustainability is built into how we operate across design, manufacturing, transport and storage:

Efficient transport & logistics

• Euro 6 compliant vehicle fleet
• Consolidated loads and optimised routing
• Centralised workshop and warehousing to reduce road miles
• Crew accommodation planned close to project locations
• Van sharing where possible

Sustainable materials & build practices

• FSC/PEFC certified timber
• Water-based, low VOC paints
• Durable builds designed for long-term reuse (some sets in use for 15+ years)
• Use of low-carbon materials such as HDPE

Energy & operational efficiency

• Investment in renewable energy at our site
• Electric forklifts used on-site
• LED lighting solutions (including 75% power reduction on snooker events)

Waste management & recycling

• Licensed waste transfer system with sorting and recycling
• Wood waste repurposed for biomass energy
• Clear on-site waste segregation to prevent contamination
• Office and project recycling schemes

Packaging & supply chain

• Use of biodegradable and reusable packaging
• Partnership with environmentally accredited suppliers
• Sustainable packaging options offered to clients

Environmental initiatives

• Annual tree and hedging planting to offset timber use
• Dedicated wildlife area to support biodiversity
• Ongoing efforts to minimise waste and maximise material use
• We house over 1 million bees at our HQ, supporting biodiversity across the site. If you’d like to try the honey they produce, get in touch and we’ll happily send some your way.