People + Planet

We refuse to be a problem to the planet

Our aim is to give back to the planet and not take away from it, using film and production to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.

We have committed to being a Climate Positive company. Alongside environmentally sustainable productions, we are offsetting our entire residual carbon footprint for 2022 and 2023 via native woodland creation with our partners, Trees For Life.

We are also part of 1% for the Planet – a global movement where members contribute at least one percent of their annual revenue to environmental causes.

WHAT WE'RE COMMITTED TO

Reducing our carbon emissions wherever possible, and only offsetting if necessary
Transparent reporting of our carbon use
Net zero office and low carbon remote working
Choosing renewable energy sources for our productions
Avoiding air travel and using public transport and electric cars where possible
Avoiding an excessive use of production materials on our sets
Reducing waste, reusing and recycling whatever possible
Paperless productions, offices and home working
Avoiding single use plastics
Choosing plant based catering
Rehoming leftovers by donating to partner charities
Having a trained Green Steward on our shoots

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not

Our vision is to improve the pathway into production for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and under-represented groups. There are compelling untold stories to tell, from previously overlooked perspectives, and we know there’s always more we can do to support this. Off-screen inclusion will drive on-screen representation.

WHAT WE'RE COMMITTED TO

Spindle is an anti-racist organisation. We will call out and act on racism wherever we see it
A minimum of three department heads or creative leadership roles from under-represented groups on each project
A minimum of six roles in the production team from under-represented groups
On-set director shadowing scheme for people from under-represented groups
Annual mentorship programs offered with a senior leader from within the business
50-50 director gender balance by end of 2025
20%+ directors identifying as belonging to an under-represented ethnic group by end of 2025
10%+ directors identifying as LGBTQ+ by end of 2025
30%+ directors based in UK outside of London by end of 2025
Review and annually publish the makeup of our directors roster to ensure progress is being made