OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT 

Spike Island is committed to tackling the climate crisis by aligning our activities, values, and operations with environmental responsibility. We believe in the power of contemporary art to confront pressing social issues, including climate justice. 

As a prominent arts organisation operating an 80,000-square-foot building and a vibrant creative community, we recognise our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact. Art production, exhibitions, and maintaining our facility all have significant carbon footprints. By addressing these challenges head-on, we aim to inspire others within and beyond our sector and change sustainable and environmental policies.  

This statement outlines our commitment to making meaningful changes, setting ambitious targets, and supporting a sustainable future for our sector and community. 

Sustainable Art Practices 

• Collaborate with artists to understand and minimise the environmental impact of art production, shipping, and display. 

• Create carbon quotas for exhibitions in 2025 and integrate sustainability into commissioning and partnership agreements. 

• Ensure at least one climate-focused event is programmed per season from 2025 onward. 

Ethical Operations 

• Use green energy suppliers prioritising renewable energy generation. 

• Invest in materials and supply chains that reduce waste and promote circularity. 

• Work with climate-conscious shipping and logistics providers to minimise emissions. 

Education and Advocacy 

• Empower our staff, tenants, and audiences to take climate action through education, resources, and collaborative initiatives. 

• Include environmental responsibilities in all job roles and agreements by the end of 2025. 

Waste Reduction 

• Embrace reuse, recycling, and elimination of single-use materials across all activities. 

• Partner with local networks to repurpose exhibition materials and create circular solutions for waste. 

OUR TARGETS 

Spike Island commits to:

WORKING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE

This statement reflects our commitment to sustainability as central to our mission, values, and activities. By engaging our staff, artists, partners, and audiences, we aim to lead the sector in addressing the climate crisis. 

Spike Island invites all members of our community to join us in this essential work. Together, we can harness the power of art to build a more sustainable future.