The commitment includes pledges to transition to clean mobile power by 2030, and sharing data and learning

A cohort of leading creative bodies including the BFI and BAFTA Albert has committed to to transition to clean energy by 2030 during a UN event held in Liverpool.

The statement of intent was unveiled at the United Nations Accelerator City Expedition TWO event; Liverpool is the world’s first UN Accelerator City for Climate Action. During the event, Liverpool City Council showcased the results of 12 months of pilots and experimentation aimed at decarbonising film and TV production and live music across the city, and launched a city-wide toolkit for unlocking rapid climate action in the creative industries.

The industry bodies signing the statement of intent included the BFI, Bafta, Creative England, Live Nation, Bafta Albert, Live Green, and A Greener Future (AGF).

The organisations have committed to supporting the transition to clean temporary power by 2030, recognising the urgent need to move away from fossil fuels and embrace sustainable solutions such as renewable grid power, on-site renewables, battery storage, and green hydrogen. The specifics include pledges to:

• Transition to clean mobile power by 2030, stimulating market supply and innovation
• Share data and learning, co-create solutions, and foster a culture of sustainability
• Prioritise demand reduction, efficiency savings, and best practice sustainable solutions
• Invest in training, standards, skills, and agile access to grid power
• Frame the transition positively, building confidence and momentum for rapid collective change

Cllr Harry Doyle, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and culture, said: “Over the past year, our city has shown the power of collaboration between local government, creative industries, and community groups to drive real progress towards net zero.

“Sharing these pilot results and blueprints will not only help Liverpool cut emissions from live events and screen production but will also inspire other cities to follow our lead.

“This summit marks a pivotal moment in our journey – proving that when we come together, a sustainable, decarbonised future for Liverpool is within reach.”