ESG
We’re getting even better.
The work we do behind the camera plays a major role in the quality of our performance and our delivery.
We are committed to implementing an ESG strategy that creates long-term value for our business, our stakeholders and wider society, whilst sustainably enhancing our natural resources for future generations.
Initially focusing on the areas of inclusive recruitment, workplace accessibility, education and mentoring, along with remote production workflows and renewable resources to improve our green credentials, we are enforcing initiatives for better business values. The work we present highlights our actions, and how we intend to grow with you and develop your projects. Our efforts are unified and of mutual interest to the direction we want to see the industry grow.
Our aim is to reduce our carbon emissions in line with the latest climate science to reach a long-term goal of net zero emissions, and to increase diversity and inclusion across the Broadcast Media industry.
Initially focussing on the areas of sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and employee wellbeing, we are developing a full and comprehensive ESG strategy across all of our operations, that will enable us to realize our goals.
With strong employee engagement across all levels and functions of the business, we have a very solid foundation to build on.
Inclusive Excellence
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
MAMA Youth is an award-winning charity, established in training young people from traditionally under-represented backgrounds and helping them find jobs in the broadcast and media industries. It is recognized as one of the top diversity-focused companies in Europe and has 10 years’ experience in championing talent and sharing best practice across the industry.
We work with the MYP recruitment team to utilize their talent pool on any suitable roles that are advertised, particularly around our new state-of-the-art Production center, in White City.
Gravity Media also supported MYP with the launch of their inaugural Digital Media Training program – an eight-week intensive course, in Manchester, for aspiring creatives outside of the UK’s capital.
MYP are further educating our team about unconscious bias in the workplace; how to be more aware of these behaviors and influencing office culture for the better.
Our University Partners: Portsmouth, Solent and Surrey
Gravity Media is a proud supporter of Rise, supporting with their outreach programs, annual Awards, networking events and training sessions.
Rise is a UK-based advocacy group for gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector. Supporting women from all backgrounds working in broadcast media, it aims to ensure a sustainable pipeline of female talent in the areas of engineering, technical operations, sales, marketing and business.
We currently have mentees participating in their global mentoring scheme. The mentees are assigned to mentors who will help them build and protect their passions in this career.
Kahleah Webb, Head of Operations and Carlos Raso, Marketing Manager currently sit on the Board of Rise in Australia.
Environmental Excellence
Heatmap of the all the places our business has worked in, with emphasis on the sustainability measures that were put in place to address the climate crisis.
FE race locations – Pods around the world
ATP locations – Courts around the world
UEFA Remote Galleries
BJKC Finals – Remote Operations
Remote WWC 2019
ISO accreditation in the UK
Gravity Media has been awarded the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations for another consecutive year.
These standards recognize that we are an organization committed to a healthier and happier working environment, as well as ensuring we have a strong commitment to our environmental responsibilities across all areas of the business.
We use the Albert Carbon Calculator to assess the predicted carbon footprints of our projects and implement carbon action plans to reduce those footprints.
Some of our key staff have taken part in the official Albert training programs and we are in the process of expanding this to the wider business, to include training on Sustainability reporting, on which we are also making encouraging progress. This development will dually improve our business efficiency and set out achievable goals and annual targets that are realistic and sustainable.
Our ground-breaking remote production solution for the Formula E Series received two notable accolades. The first being the prestigious CSI Award for ‘Best Remote or Virtual Production’ and the second, ‘Best Use of Remote Production’ at Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards.
Gravity Media set new frameworks for remote broadcast technology and incentivised a more sustainable approached to the Formula E Championship Series. With working broadcast ‘pods’ sent to all race courses around the globe, these custom-built pods enable remote feeds to be sent back to our broadcast center in The WestWorks Facility in London.
As well as offering huge commercial value, this remote workflow has highlighted a substantial reduction in onsite complications around connectivity and network latency in hard-reaching zones. Less crew and kit are required onsite, dually improving the impact the sport has on the environment and unlocking new creative potential with access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Our Future Mission
A near term 10 year target aligned to the Science-Based Target Initiative , underpinned by a detailed emissions reduction plan that will focus on transport, energy consumption and supply chain engagement. Once underway, our focus will turn to developing a longer term net zero target to be achieved by 2050 at the latest.
We recognize the value that diverse talent brings to our organization, enriching our perspectives, driving innovation, and fuelling our collective success. To further advance our commitment, we will actively promote diversity, equality, and inclusion across our workforce and beyond. This includes setting clear targets to address the underrepresentation of certain groups within different business functions and levels of seniority. Moreover, we understand that inclusive behavior is paramount to creating a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to thrive.
