We offer comprehensive consulting and training services, which can include tailored guidance on sustainability strategies, climate adaptation and resilience, and resource use.
How we work:
We provide bespoke consulting services to arts organizations across the country seeking to integrate sustainability into their operations and strategies. Each engagement begins with a needs assessment to understand our client’s specific context, challenges, and goals. Based on this assessment, we design a bespoke consulting process that includes measuring carefully selected environmental indicators most relevant to the client’s work. Using tools like the Creative Green Tools, we help clients track their carbon footprint, develop environmental action plans, and implement sustainable production practices. Through tailored guidance, workshops, and sector-specific expertise, we support you in aligning with best practices in environmental responsibility.
The CSPA can help you with integrating sustainable practices into you organization, studio, or school by working with you on initiatives such as:
- Tailored guidance and training around using the Creative Green Tools
- Comprehensive carbon audits
- Assessment around non-carbon environmental impact markers
- Sustainability best practices and strategy
- Climate adaptation and disaster risk management planning
- Organization culture and staff training to implement sustainability initiatives.
Our team has specialized expertise tailored for artists, arts organizations, and those working in arts and culture in areas including:
- Energy use
- Water consumption
- Waste management
- Procurement and sourcing
- Production materials
- Travel
- Digital impacts
- Prioritizing sustainability initiatives
- Staff training
- Internal and Community relationships and engagement
Benefits:
- Receive concrete measurements for your environmental impacts and develop a responsive plan for how you can track and improve these over time.
- Tailored guidance from sustainability experts who work in arts and culture and understand the challenges of working in the field.
- Develop systems and best practices for integrate sustainability into your work and organizational culture which are specific to your context and work within your capacity.
- Make your organization climate-ready with strategies for long-term environmental sustainability and resilience.
Contact Information:
Devon Hardy
(She / her)
Associate Director
devon@sustainablepractice.org