Sustainability & Access Statement

A message from Sky Arts: Art and culture have always played a huge role in leading societal shifts and driving positive change. At Sky Arts, we are committed to responsible business practices, contributing to a low carbon economy and inspiring positive change for both people and planet.

Accessibility

Accessibility

The Sky Arts Awards 2026 is committed to ensuring the full and equal inclusion of (d)Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent talent, both behind and in front of the camera by:

  • Working with an Access Coordinator across the planning and production of the Sky Arts Awards.
  • Planning with equity in mind by adhering to the TV Access Project’s 5As of disability inclusion: 1. Anticipate · 2. Ask · 3. Assess · 4. Adjust · 5. Advocate.
  • Ensuring Clear plans to support and implement access adjustments which are disclosed to us and anticipating requirements ahead of time by regular reviews and site visits.
  • Working with Sky’s Access Service team to ensure the broadcast incorporates all available accessibility features.
Sky Arts Awards 2025

WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2025:

  • Albert score of 87% in our Carbon Action Plan.
  • 72% lower than industry entertainment average emissions per hour (albert data).
  • Over 95% reduction in footprint from the previous year’s awards.
  • Plant-based menu for guests.
  • Zero production-funded flights thanks to a top-down commitment from the outset.
  • 45% of surveyed crew travelled to the venue by train.
  • Total production energy fell by 73%, from 3.7 tonnes CO2e in 2024 to 1 tonne in 2025. The Roundhouse ran on a 100% renewable electricity tariff and has replaced all of its house lighting with LEDs, and broadcast power ran on certified HVO rather than diesel.
  • Majority of our staging was hired, and the small amount of bespoke timber used was constructed by a supplier operating a circular materials system.

For more information on Sky’s wider sustainability strategy see here https://www.skygroup.sky/impact/environment

OUR SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGES

73 of our crew made a sustainability pledge in 2025. See below for some examples.

sustainability pledge in 2025

Arts x Sustainability initiatives outside of Sky