Green is the new Black! We have had a lot of time this last year to think how we can make the art market a more sustainable place and we are happy to see some initiatives growing towards that direction, even if they are ultimately powered by corporate interests, in this case an OVR gallery platform.

The aim of GCC is to provide information and the necessary tools to collectively reduce our carbon footprint by 50% over the next ten years (in line with the Paris agreement), along with introducing near zero-waste practices. Their website contains information on a range of issues including shipping and travelling, packaging, energy and building management, recycling, with the main feature being 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. Galleries, artists and art organisations can join, free of charge, and there are already two regional groups in Berlin and London. You can contact the Berlin group here berlin@galleryclimatecoalition.org

Bpigs just registered to become a member, we will update with actionable items when we get them. 

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.