The Research
In the sustainability landscape, words like "green" are often used loosely. For us, research-based means that every single decimal point and calculation in the Green Producers Tool is backed by verified, peer-reviewed climate science.
No guesswork, no rough estimates, just credible data you can confidently share with stakeholders.
Our Research Partners
Established by the Norwegian government in 1990, CICERO is an independent research foundation and an internationally recognized leader in climate science.
Their researchers are core contributors to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports. CICERO has calculated over 900 unique emission factors native to our tool.
As cultural productions increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, tracking virtual footprints is critical.
We have partnered with SINTEF, one of Europe’s largest independent research organisations, specifically to pioneer accurate calculation models for AI-generated emissions, ensuring your digital workflow is just as measurable as your physical setup.
The Science
What is a CO2-eq?
When you track a production’s footprint, you aren't just measuring Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
Other greenhouse gases (like methane from food waste or nitrous oxide from transport) also heat the planet.
To keep data simple and readable, scientists convert all different greenhouse gases into a single, standardised unit: CO2-equivalent (CO2-eq).
When the tool gives you a footprint number, it represents the total, combined climate impact of that activity packaged into one easy-to-understand metric.
The Methodology: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
To understand the true impact of any activity, you have to look at the whole picture. The Green Producers Tool operates entirely on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.
An LCA evaluates the environmental footprint of a product or service across its entire lifespan, often called a "cradle-to-grave" analysis.
It doesn't just measure emissions when you use an item; it quantifies:
Extraction: Gathering the raw materials to make it.
Manufacturing & Distribution: Building the product and shipping it to your set or venue.
Usage: The actual energy or resource consumed during your production.
Disposal: What happens when it is recycled, repurposed, or thrown away.
Tailored to the Sector
Tailored to the Cultural and Sports Sector
15.000+ Relevant Emission Factors
The Tool is developed hand-in-hand with our industry partners to ensure the categories reflect how productions actually operate, from scenography and transport to arena setups and post-production.
Localised Energy Mixes
The tool automatically adapts to geographic realities. For example, running a light grid on local energy mixes in Norway yields a different calculation than doing the same in Denmark or Iceland.
Access To The Research
100% Data Transparency
We don’t believe in black-box calculations. You have a right to know the data behind your reports.
Your license automatically grants you access to the Club Portal, where we publish the exact scientific principles and methodologies underlying CICERO’s and SINTEF's calculations.
It serves as your live database for cutting-edge climate research specific to the cultural sector, allowing you to look up any factor and learn exactly how to reduce it.