4.3b How can standard methodologies on measuring greenhouse gas emissions be applied to cultural sectors? What kinds of new sustainability techniques and measures need to be developed specifically for cultural sectors?

Background

DCMS is committed to the UK government’s objective of Net Zero by 2050, and enabling our sectors and arm’s length bodies to support the delivery of our net zero ambitions. We are seeking evidence on the most effective pathways to decarbonisation for cultural institutions and our sectors, specifically regarding the retrofitting of heritage assets, sustainable tourism practices and measuring the carbon footprint of digital cultural consumption.

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