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Welcome to the Gallery Climate Coalition

The goal of the GCC is to facilitate a greener and more sustainable art world. Our aim is to provide information and the necessary tools so that we can collectively reduce our carbon footprint by 50% over the next ten years (in line with the Paris agreement), along with near zero-waste practices.

The GCC website contains information on a range of issues including shipping and travelling, packaging, energy and building management, recycling, and more.

The GCC has created a carbon calculator specifically tailored to the art industry. This provides users with the means to determine and monitor their carbon footprint. This unique tool is available for all to use free of charge.

We believe we can be more effective and bring about greater change by working together to form a coalition of members throughout the art world. GCC members have already formed a number of working committees to tackle specific topics and we welcome active participation from all members. We are committed to working with parallel initiatives in other countries.

The GCC is a charity supported by voluntary donations and in-kind support.

We hope you will join us and make this coalition as effective as possible.

GCC REGIONAL GROUPS

Following the launch of our Berlin group, GCC is officially an international organisation. Region-specific pages and resources are available for members only. Log in here:

GCC BERLIN    GCC LONDON

COALITION COMMITMENT

GCC members will:

• Commit to a carbon estimate using the GCC online calculator. Carry out more detailed carbon audits to monitor sources of emissions that need reducing, and to track ongoing progress. Contact us for details on how to do this.

• Commit to implement changes in operations to reduce carbon footprints by 50% over the next ten years.

• Reduce waste.

• Compensate emissions by donating to companies committed to systemic change.

• Recognise and work towards mitigating embedded climate injustice.

In turn, GCC aims to:

• Make its calculator freely available to members.

• Provide reliable and actionable information and advice.

• Leverage our members and community to lobby for industry-wide systemic change.

• Support an active forum for sharing information, ideas, and expertise.

• Arrange events and webinars on a range of topics.

• Develop new reports, research, and tools over the coming years.

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INTERVIEWS

Our video platform begins with five films featuring key voices in the arts and beyond. Below are abridged versions. To watch the full length interviews click here.