A Defining Decade of Change
At Screen Ireland we recognise that urgent and transformative action needs to be taken on climate change by all sectors of the economy and at the same time we need to create a fairer and more equal world. We believe that the screen industry has an important role to play across both of these areas. As well as changing how we operate we can leverage the power of film and TV to engage audiences and change mindsets and behaviours.
Ensuring ‘Good Growth’
The screen industry in Ireland is experiencing a wave of expansion and growth. In 2021, across feature film, documentary, animation and TV drama, the total production spend in the Irish economy was €500 million – 40% higher than 2019’s previous record spend. Over 12,000 are employed in the industry across direct, indirect and induced employment.
As we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis and look ahead, we have a unique opportunity to shape a screen industry that is fit for a sustainable future. This is not just the right thing to do, it is essential if Ireland’s screen industry is to continue to compete on the world stage and attract inward investment from international film and television studios.
Screen Ireland's Sustainability Ambition
Screen Ireland’s ambition is to make Ireland a leader in sustainable film and TV production. Achieving that ambition starts with getting our own house in order, for example taking steps to reduce our own carbon footprint and create a more inclusive workplace. Beyond that, we want to support and encourage the whole of Ireland’s screen industry to be more environmentally sustainable, equitable and resilient.
This Sustainability Plan which we have developed sets out our overarching goals and commitments across the social and environmental sustainability agenda. The actions contained within it are fully aligned with the priorities set out in our strategy 'Building for a Creative Future 2024'. We recognise that the sustainability agenda and what constitutes best practice is changing all the time. So achieving our ambition will be a journey - one that we know will require us to learn and adapt as we go.
The screen industry is a creative industry, full of passionate, talented people who care about sustainability issues. Screen Ireland wants to harness that creativity and collaborate with people and organisations across our industry, both nationally and internationally to, deliver meaningful change in this most crucial of decades.
