Sustainability Experts Series: Who's Accountable? Navigating Responsibility for Sustainability in Media Organisations

As the landscape around sustainability in the audiovisual sector evolves, media organizations are at a crossroads of accountability and action. The multifaceted roles and responsibilities within organizations become increasingly complex and intertwined, especially as the conversation around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria gains momentum.

Our next event in the Sustainability Experts Series will dive into the critical question of who holds the reins of sustainability efforts in individual organisations across the sector. 

This two-hour session, scheduled for Tuesday, 9th April, from 4-6 pm CET, aims to unpack the distribution of responsibilities from the C-suite to the sustainability department and examine the empowerment and authority of those tasked with steering the sustainability agenda.

The event kicks off with insights from Dominic Robinson, Founder of Greening of Streaming, and Benjamin Schwarz, Principal at CTOi Consulting, whose roles at the forefront of media sustainability initiatives provide a solid foundation for the discussion. 

Following their opening remarks, the Media Policy Weather Report by John Enser, Partner at CMS UK, will set the stage for a deep dive into the event's main theme. The session will feature thought-provoking contributions from three distinguished guests, fostering a dynamic exchange of perspectives on regulatory compliance, the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer, and the integration of sustainability across the organizational fabric.

A highlight of the event will be a short round table discussion, following the main panel, allowing for an interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities in embedding sustainability into the core of media operations. The second hour opens the floor to an engaging live discussion with the audience, speakers, and invited guests, facilitating a rich dialogue on personal responsibility, supply chain implications, and the human resources angle of sustainability.

Our guests: 

• John Enser, Partner, CMS UK
• Dom Robinson, Founder, Greening of Streaming.org
• Benjamin Schwarz, Principal, CToi Consulting
• François Polarczyk, Sustainability Director, Accedo.tv 
• Hana de Goeij, Head of Production Sustainability & Responsible Content, CME group. 
• Mark Butcher, Director, Posetiv Cloud

The Executive Producer of this event series is Janet Greco of Broadcast Projects.