How do I qualify?
Active status will be awarded to members who are able to provide evidence of completing a CO2e report or audit from the last two years, established and maintained a Green Team, and published an environmental responsibility statement. More details on the 3 simple criteria here.
How do I submit my application?
We want this to be as simple as possible for our members, so all you need to do is attach the required information and additional materials in an email to info@galleryclimatecoalition.org. Please use the email subject line: "Active Membership - [Year] - [Name/ Organisation Name]".
Why is the badge awarded on an annual basis?
By reassessing active membership annually, GCC is able to ensure that consistent action is celebrated and is reflective of a continued commitment to environmental sustainability.
Is there a deadline for submission?
This is a rolling initiative, and members are welcome to submit at any point throughout the year. Successful applicants will always receive a badge and be celebrated on the members lists regardless of when they submit.
However, in order to be included in GCC's annual Spring announcement, members should submit before the March 1st deadline.
Where and how will my organisation be recognised as 'active?'
A list will be published and website members lists will be updated in every Spring, with an exact date to be announced before the end of each year.
Members may choose to post their badge on social media, on their website or email footer. GCC advises that members include a link to the Active Membership page and tag GCC in any posts.
What benefits do active members receive?
Benefits and incentives are listed here. Please keep an eye on our newsletters and social media accounts for updates!
I would like to offer discounts and benefits for my company's products and services to GCC's Active Members, how can I do that?
Discount partners will be carefully selected to ensure they meet the standards and goals of the coalition. If this sounds like your company, please get in touch with us.
I am an individual/my team is small and does not have the budget or capacity to maintain a Green Team and or/complete a carbon report. Does this mean we are not able to qualify as active members?
Having completed a carbon report or audit for a 12 month period is a required criteria of Active Membership. However, if you feel you may qualify as an active member but that as an individual professional, artist, or small business (3 staff or less), you can't fully complete the 3 criteria detailed above, please contact the GCC team.
If my organisation doesn't meet the active criteria, does that mean I'm no longer part of GCC?
Absolutely not! The active member initiative has been introduced to celebrate those who have taken action as well as incentivising those who are yet to do so. Anyone who doesn't meet the active membership criteria will still remain a GCC member.
I am registered as a member of GCC as an individual professional but I am not a freelancer - I am in full-time employment. Can I still be an Active Member?
Having completed a carbon report or audit for a 12 month period is a required criteria of Active Membership. GCC's carbon calculator has been developed for organisations and individuals to measure their professional footprint, and is not set up to calculate personal emissions. While we encourage all of our members to look holistically at their footprint across both personal and professional realms, GCC's focus is on reducing the emissions of the visual arts sector. As such, we cannot accept an audit that calculates your personal carbon footprint. Instead, GCC recommends that members in full time employment encourage their employer to register as a member of GCC and work towards Active status as an organisation.
