How To Reduce Streaming’s Carbon Footprint

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If you are thinking- “How can the OTT industry balance growth with environmental responsibility?” This conversation is for you.

In this episode, William Pickett, Associate Director at SLR/DIMPACT and François Polarczyk, Sustainability Director at Accedo discuss the multifaceted aspects of sustainability in the streaming business, emphasizing the importance of assessing the impacts of companies on society and the environment. 

They explore the complexities of emissions reporting, the DIMPACT initiative aimed at reducing emissions in digital media, and the ECOFLOW project focusing on energy consumption in the streaming supply chain. The conversation also highlights carbon offsetting, and the role of end-user devices in achieving sustainability goals. 

Sustainability can be tackled when all the stakeholders in the industry collaborate and advocate for a comprehensive approach that integrates sustainability into all operations.

Tune in wherever you get your conversations: https://linktr.ee/accedo_playback

Learn more about the ECOFLOW project and Accedo’s sustainability initiatives.

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Timeline

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability in Streaming

03:08 Understanding Emission Scopes

06:04 The DIMPACT Initiative

10:01 Exploring the ECOFLOW Project

15:00 Insights from ECOFLOW Testing

21:03 Getting Started with Sustainability in OTT

25:05 Assessing Business Impacts on Society and Environment

27:07 Understanding Carbon Offsetting Strategies

32:35 AI: A Double-Edged Sword in Sustainability

37:32 Practical Tips for Corporate and Personal Sustainability

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