For the 2025 horror packed film, Until Dawn, the physical production team used 70% of renewable diesel (Hydrotreated vegetable oil HVO)
HIGHLIGHTS
Teleset in Mexico is making significant strides in reducing the environmental impact of their productions.
Production designers constructed some sets entirely from Emagispace blocks — fiberboard panels similar to Legos that can build entire multiroom sets, then come apart and be fashioned into new ones
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) launched sustainability guidelines for content production in an industry-first initiative in India, with a comm
An analysis comparing the emissions from on-location production and virtual production of scenes from two television shows. Virtual production is estimated to have a sizable reduction in carbon emissions.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
Sony Pictures is a founder and early supporter of industry organizations that support productions with the implementation of sustainable practices both on and off screen. Sony Pictures and other major studios, streamers and broadcasters work alongside these local consortiums to drive the industry towards a more sustainable future.
Our Features and Television shows are produced across the globe and consistently seek ways to reuse sets or donate sets, props and wardrobe pieces to save valuable resources and help non-profit organizations.
Production carbon footprint analysis revealed that fuel consumption is the primary source of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions for most productions. Fuel, such as gasoline or diesel, is used in vehicles transporting people and gear and generators for two power trailers, lighting and other equipment.
In partnership with our Feature Film and Television production teams, plans are prepared to reduce environmental impacts, educate cast and crew on environmental best practices, and expand the use of sustainable technologies.
