We recognise that the climate crisis is a social and creative issue – and we’re committed to playing our part in tackling it. As a touring theatre company and charity, we understand that our work has an environmental impact, and we’re taking practical steps to reduce it.

 

What We’re Already Doing

We’re already embedding sustainability across our practice, here are a few examples:

  • Using recycled paper for printing and flipcharts – and recycling afterwards.
  • Prioritising ethical, local, and sustainable suppliers.
  • Re-using and sharing props, sets, and costumes across productions.
  • Setting environmental objectives based on the Theatre Green Book toolkit.
  • Encouraging digital-first communication to reduce paper use.

Our Key Environmental Pledges

We’ve built an Environmental Action Plan that helps us monitor, review, and develop
our approach. Some of our current priorities include:

  • Reducing single-use plastics across rehearsals, workshops, and performances. Exploring sustainable travel options, including public transport and electric vehicles.
  • Monitoring waste reduction in our office and rehearsal spaces.
  • Monitor our use of generative AI – and consider a policy around the ethical and environmental impact of generative AI.
  • Initiate conversations with suppliers (including those of digital technology) to understand their commitment to environmental sustainability.

Looking Ahead

We’re working with sector partners including Julie’s Bicycle, Theatre Green Book, and Ecostage to measure our impact and share what we learn.
Our goal is to make sustainability a creative driver — inspiring our teams, audiences, and young people to imagine fairer, greener futures.

 

Join Us

We believe that environmental justice and social justice are deeply connected. Our commitment to inclusion extends to the planet we share. If you’d like to collaborate, share resources, or support our environmental journey, please get in touch at info@20storieshigh.org.uk.