Fuel Project Scores Funding from Netflix & Sky

Research has started on phase two of The Fuel Project, to be co-delivered by Creative Zero and Film London, with funding secured from Netflix and Sky.

The Fuel Project provides practical information, steps and support to film and TV production suppliers as they make the move toward new, low-carbon technologies, helping drive down emissions in the industry.

Phase one assessed the use of low-carbon energy alternatives, proposing practical solutions to reduce the level of carbon emissions and air pollutants emitted by vehicle transport and mobile power units (generators) in production.

The second phase of The Fuel Project aims to work closely with industry partners to gather data on total emissions created from vehicle and mobile power use. London-based production suppliers will be the base for the research.

This is the first instance of this type of industry-wide data being collected in the U.K. film and TV industry.

After collecting an extensive amount of data and completing a detailed analysis, The Fuel Project will deliver a comprehensive report accessible to all.

Daniela Kirchner, COO of Film London and lead partner of Green Screen, said: “The film and TV industry must continue to work closely together to confront the challenges of climate breakdown. Industry-wide collaboration is key if we are to reduce production emissions more efficiently. We are therefore delighted that Netflix and Sky will be funding the second phase of The Fuel Project, helping film and TV industry suppliers take substantial first steps toward decarbonization. I would like to thank them for their support in accelerating our industry’s path toward net zero emissions.

“It’s also great to be working with Creative Zero on the Fuel Project again, building on research that has already helped inform more efficient sustainable practices within our sector. I look forward to seeing Phase II come to fruition in the coming months.”