During an extensive period of research and active carbon auditing GCC has determined key areas of action which are most relevant to our industry and members.
These are general guidelines and we understand that many may take some time to implement. This information is by no means definitive and will be continually refined and updated.
We invite GCC members to contribute information, ideas, and research to ensure that this website remains current and useful.
Download the Effective Actions PDF for collated guidelines.
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SHIPPING
Shipping involves the movement of any piece of art from one location to another, be it locally, nationally or internationally, by plane, truck, ship or bicycle.
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TRAVEL
Travel here refers to moving people rather than artworks.
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ENERGY
Energy refers to power consumption in all buildings; gallery, storage, office and utility space.
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GALLERY SPACES
Gallery Spaces refers to best practises for offices, exhibitions spaces and gallery buildings.
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PACKAGING
Packaging refers to materials used to wrap, protect, transport and store all kinds of artworks.
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RECYCLING
Recycling here refers to the reuse or repurposing of materials for repeated use.
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OFFSETTING
Carbon offsetting is the purchase of carbon credits equivalent to your carbon impact. It is most often associated with air travel.
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DIGITAL
Digital refers to all computer or device use conducted whether online or offline.
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These pages refer to CO2 and CO2e throughout. CO2 refers specifically to carbon dioxide. CO2e is a system of measuring and comparing the equivalent global warming potential (GWP) of a range of gases against a common unit. CO2e totals often include the equivalent sums of a number of other gases such as nitrous oxide (N2O) and/or methane (CH4). More information can be found here.
Included graphics are for illustrative purposes only.