GreenX(TM)(R) for Media Film and Fashion Sector

The Eco-Leadership Standard For Green Boardrooms The film, television, and fashion industries are significant contributors to global carbon emissions and environmental degradation. A 2021 report by the Sustainable Production Alliance highlighted that large-scale film productions emit approximately 1,081 metric tons of CO ₂ , while medium-sized films produce around 769 metric tons. Television productions are also substantial contributors, with one-hour scripted dramas emitting about 77 metric tons of CO ₂ per episode and unscripted shows around 13 metric tons per episode. Earlier studies, such as a 2006 UCLA report, estimated that the U.S. film and television industry generated 15 million tons of CO ₂ -equivalent gases annually. To put this into perspective, an average film with a $70 million budget today generates approximately 2,840 tons of CO ₂ —equivalent to the emissions from multiple round trips to the moon. The fashion industry as well is highly impactful - Acc...