Environmental Sustainability
At Persona Collective, environmental sustainability is at the heart of how we create, collaborate, and imagine the future. Our work exists in close dialogue with the places and communities we engage with, and we believe that care for the environment begins with the small, everyday choices we make, in how we plan, produce, and connect.
We are committed to minimising the ecological impact of our activities and to nurturing a culture of environmental awareness across all aspects of our practice. Sustainability for us is not an add-on, it shapes the way we think and make. From project conception to delivery, we embed sustainable principles into every stage of our creative process.
Because our performances are site-specific and responsive to place, we prioritise working with what already exists. We use found spaces, reclaimed materials, and natural light and sound wherever possible. Most of our lighting and sound equipment is rented or borrowed, and we collaborate with local suppliers to minimise transport and waste. We encourage low-carbon travel, with most of our artists and participants arriving by bike or on foot.
We believe sustainability is collective. Everyone who works with us shares responsibility for the spaces we inhabit, conserving energy, reusing materials, reducing waste, and avoiding single-use plastics. We choose ethical, recycled, and locally sourced materials, support environmentally conscious businesses, and prioritise digital communication over printing.
Our environmental practice is guided by the principles of The Theatre Green Book and Julie’s Bicycle, two leading frameworks supporting sustainable transformation in the arts. We align our operations and creative choices with their standards and continue to learn from these evolving practices.
We continually reflect on our impact, collecting data and feedback from each project to refine and improve our approach. Our aim is to create work that not only reduces harm but also inspires new relationships with the environment, rooted in care, imagination, and responsibility.
Persona Collective is dedicated to creating art that honours place, community, and the planet, proving that creativity and sustainability can thrive together.
Last Reviewed: June 2025
Next Review: June 2026
You can also read our Environmental Policy for more information on what Persona Collective is doing to meet our environmental targets.