ONE OF Reading’s theatres has made a climate commitment to mark Earth Day, which takes place on Saturday, April 22.
Reading Repertory has committed to climate justice and reducing its impact on the environment as part of a wider movement of sustainability and protection of the planet’s natural resources and life.
The theatre has pledged to take decisive action to ensure sustainable operations with Culture Declares, which publicises the climate emergency and seeks effective action from cultural endeavours and organisations.
It means that it will be measuring their environmental impact through data recording and setting benchmarks for improvements on a continued, reactive basis.
Ellie Gavin, General Manager and Lead on Sustainability for Reading Rep said, “Since opening our new venue in 2021, we have made huge strides to reduce the impact our activity has on our immediate surroundings and the wider climate crisis.
“Some highlights include full LED lighting throughout the venue, operating a paperless ticket system and working with local, environmentally conscious suppliers in an effort to eradicate single-use plastic on our bar.
“However; we know that the world as we know it will look very different if we don’t act now. So today, we are pledging our support; to see a better, more sustainable future for our hometown and beyond.”
Reading Rep joins the likes of Reading Festival, who took part in the Music Declares Emergency partnership last year.
Culture Declares Emergency is a movement which pledges to make information available about organisations’ environmental impacts and to lead the way in creating a regenerative future, protecting the planet, and championing sustainability.
