Arts Council England Sustainability Profile
Arts Council England, often referred to simply as the Arts Council, is a prominent public body headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1946, it plays a pivotal role in promoting and developing the visual and performing arts across England. With a focus on funding, advocacy, and support, the Arts Council operates in various regions, ensuring that arts and culture are accessible to all. The organisation is renowned for its unique approach to funding, providing grants to artists, museums, and libraries, which fosters creativity and innovation. Notable achievements include its commitment to diversity and inclusion within the arts sector, positioning it as a leader in cultural development. Through its strategic initiatives, Arts Council England continues to enhance the cultural landscape, making significant contributions to the industry while championing artistic excellence.
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Arts Council England's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Arts Council England reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,712,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 46,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 51,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 2,614,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest components of Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (about 2,066,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 376,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 129,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the organisation's emissions were slightly lower, totalling about 2,715,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 97,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 42,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 2,066,000 kg CO2e. Arts Council England has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in office energy use and business travel emissions by 2024, compared to a 2019/20 baseline. By 2022/23, they had already achieved a 32% reduction in office energy use emissions, decreasing from 182 tonnes CO2e to 114 tonnes CO2e. Furthermore, the organisation is actively developing a pathway to net zero, having completed training in August 2023 to support this initiative. Overall, Arts Council England is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has made significant strides towards achieving its climate commitments.
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| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 182,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 244,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Arts Council England's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Arts Council England's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased by approximately 971% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Arts Council England's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Arts Council England has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
