The Lowry is committed to reducing the environmental impact of all areas of our organisation, with the ambition of becoming a leading example for the cultural sector. We have launched our own Environmental and Sustainability Team (EAST), the role of which is to ensure cultural buy-in is in place across the organisation, with environmental considerations at the forefront of all aspects of our work – including strategy and business planning. EAST is responsible for sustainability strategies, new green initiatives, communication and training.
EAST will also lead on the implementation of the Theatre Green Book, which is the framework we have adopted in order to achieve our environmental ambitions. Building on years of work by theatre-makers and sustainability pioneers, the Theatre Green Book provides cultural venues with a path towards sustainability. It maps the journey towards an industry that is low carbon and low waste, values people, and contributes to a more sustainable society. We are using all three volumes, namely: Buildings, Operations and Productions.