Editorial

A creative guide to putting the planet into programme editorial.

Editorial

Production

A practical guide for everyone working in TV and film production

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Editorial
Editorial

Editorial

A creative guide to putting the planet into programme editorial.

Your guide to creating world-changing content

 

 

Saving our planet is now a communications challenge

— David Attenborough, 2020

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We are working to help creatives make content that supports the transition to a sustainable future. Programme makers have two complementary content opportunities;

  1. to look for exciting new ways to place the planet into the picture
  2. to ensure content’s editorial ambition isn’t unduly normalising unsustainable behaviour

Read why

Our 2021 Subtitle Report is out!
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Your guide to PLANET PLACEMENT...

This is your guide to creating world changing content.  With guidance, inspiration and case studies for every genre; identify and act on authentic and accessible ways to bring the planet into your programme.

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Planet Placement in action

Subtitles to Save the World

We began releasing our subtitle reports from 2019, aiming to analyse how the broadcast industry is covering climate change on our screens.

Subtitle data provided by biggest British broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, UKTV and Sky) is interrogated and analysed with the help of Deloitte to uncover how environmental themes are being covered, and in what genres.

Read our 2020 report

What might some of the nation’s favourite programmes looks like if the environment became a key consideration for the producers?

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Writer

You are the best person to tell the tale of the world around us – how it’s changing and how we can keep it in balance. Explore tips, tactics and advice on how to embed environmental sustainability on screen.
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Scripted producer

In your position at the helm of the production, you have the power to make sure your creative teams produce ground-breaking content that cuts through the noise. Explore tips, tactics and advice on how to embed environmental sustainability on screen.
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Commissioning editor

As a guiding force in the industry, you have the power to create content that can move the needle on sustainability. Explore tips, tactics and advice on how to embed environmental sustainability on screen.
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Non-scripted developer

In your position at the first stage in the life of great programming, you have an opportunity to create refreshingly original content. Explore tips, tactics and advice on how to embed environmental sustainability on screen.
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Non-scripted producer

In your position at the helm of the production, you have the power to make sure your creative teams produce ground-breaking content that cuts through the noise. Explore tips, tactics and advice on how to embed environmental sustainability on screen.
Find out how