BBC Earth Experience

Sustainability

Our planet is unique – the diversity of life across the seven continents is breathtaking. However, climate change, our use of fossil fuels and natural resources are jeopardising the future of life on Earth and collectively we have a responsibility to protect our planet by reducing our emissions and changing the way we live.

The BBC Earth Experience aims to inspire our visitors to protect the planet through spectacular footage and an immersive experience. In creating this experience, it was important to us to ensure that particular focus was paid to bringing the best sustainable practice to the forefront and maximising efficiencies.

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“We have to recognise that every breath of air we take, every mouthful of food we take comes from the natural world. And that if we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves…We have the power. We have the knowledge to actually live in harmony with nature.”

- Sir David Attenborough

VISION

Operating within the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre,
our Sustainability Strategy has five key pillars.

Carbon emissions

We are calculating all scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to understand our footprint, and measure reductions.

We minimise carbon emissions by:

Being located within the first convention centre in the world to have a 6-star green star environmental rating, and one of only six with a Platinum EarthCheck Certification.
Low energy technology selected for use throughout the venue
Encouraging all staff and visitors to travel by public transport

We are calculating all scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to understand our footprint, and measure reductions.

We minimise carbon emissions by:

Being located within the first convention centre in the world to have a 6-star green star environmental rating, and one of only six with a Platinum EarthCheck Certification.
Low energy technology selected for use throughout the venue
Encouraging all staff and visitors to travel by public transport

Minimising waste

We embrace the circular economy and minimise waste by:

Providing separate bins to maximise recycling possibilities and contribute to waste diversion
Following a procurement process that minimises waste by prioritising local suppliers, and ensuring minimal packaging.
Planning a second life for the materials used on and within the venue
Eliminating single-use plastics, including disposable coffee cups
All items in the shop have been carefully selected to ensure they serve a purpose and are manufactured based on strict environmental and ethical criteria
Recovering all food waste using an onsite organics dehydrator

We embrace the circular economy and minimise waste by:

Providing separate bins to maximise recycling possibilities and contribute to waste diversion
Following a procurement process that minimises waste by prioritising local suppliers, and ensuring minimal packaging.
Planning a second life for the materials used on and within the venue
Eliminating single-use plastics, including disposable coffee cups
All items in the shop have been carefully selected to ensure they serve a purpose and are manufactured based on strict environmental and ethical criteria
Recovering all food waste using an onsite organics dehydrator

Water preservation

We conserve water at the venue through:

Water stations provided for visitors and staff to refill reusable water bottles
Efficiently using rainwater, harvested by the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, for reuse
Water efficient fixtures and fittings within the building

We conserve water at the venue through:

Water stations provided for visitors and staff to refill reusable water bottles
Efficiently using rainwater, harvested by the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, for reuse
Water efficient fixtures and fittings within the building

Education

We will educate staff and visitors about the natural world and environmental sustainability by:

Delivering a powerful experience within the venue that brings them closer to the natural world.
Detailing our environmental sustainability strategy on our website
Providing signage throughout the venue explaining our sustainability choices
Providing two dedicated classroom spaces specifically tailored for workshops that immerse students in lessons on sustainability and the environment.
Providing school groups who visit with valuable learning resources to continue their learning in the classroom.
Providing training for BBC Earth Experience staff that focuses on sustainability approaches in the venue, ensuring a commitment to environmental responsibility.