Depot has sustainability at its heart, taking an holistic approach incorporating environmental, social, and ethical principles throughout the fabric of our building and operations. We work hard to take responsibility for our impact, monitoring our carbon footprint and sharing our knowledge widely.
With top tier endorsement, we dedicate significant resources to ensure we minimise our negative footprint and maximise opportunities for positive impacts.
We actively promote our environmental principles with staff, the local community and the broader sector with engaging environmental programming and activities.
We aim to be an exemplar of sustainable business both as a local venue and in the wider cinema industry.
“We’re very fortunate in Lewes to have a local independent cinema that takes environmental issues so seriously, and in turn, educates the general public by demonstrating their values in all that they do.”
Accountability
Monitoring and taking action
Nature at Depot
The birds and the bees...and the bats
Sustainable transport
Encouraging green travel
Our building
Greener by design
Programming
Raise Awareness, Take Action
Community
Inclusivity and diversity
Supply and demand
Our approach to procurement
Network & leadership
Improve and inspire
Decent work
Employment and local economy
Winners of the ‘Green Screen‘ award at
The Big Screen Awards 2022
Depot was recognised at The Big Screen Awards 2022 for continued efforts to promote climate-conscious, sustainable practices in the film & cinema industry – specifically by demonstrating a clear strategy around creating a greener, low carbon workplace and promoting sustainable practices with employees and customers.
The Big Screen Awards, hosted by global film publication Screen International, celebrate achievements in the film & cinema industry, recognising excellence in UK film distribution, exhibition, marketing and publicity.