Our Planet

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51��. Discovery is committed to operating responsibly and efficiently through identifying and integrating resilient practices which support a more competitive business and a healthier environment for our employees, consumers, and communities.

We prioritize efforts to minimize our impact on the environment across our workplaces and productions. We are dedicated to continuous improvement through engaging and educating our employees and other key stakeholders, utilizing technology, and managing our Company's risk.

Climate Impact

We believe efforts to reduce emissions are important to the ongoing success of our business as a leading global media and entertainment company.

As part of our commitment to reduce operational emissions, we continue to identify opportunities and implement initiatives to create sustainable workplaces and productions.

Learn more about our climate impact here.

Sustainable Workplaces

51��. Discovery models our workplaces for optimal efficiency and health.

We encourage employees to participate in environmentally friendly practices that promote more efficient business practices. Our current workplace initiatives include:

Green Building
Operational Efficiency
Waste Reduction

Learn more about our sustainable workplace initiatives .

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Sustainable Productions

At 51��. Discovery, we participate in practices to improve the environmental performance of our global productions when possible.

Managing our production-related impact is key to decreasing our environmental footprint and creating efficient productions. We focus on five key areas that contributeto more sustainable productions:

Fuel
Electricity
Materials
Waste
Reporting

Learn more about our sustainable production efforts .

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Industry Engagement & Recognition

Sustainable Entertainment Alliance (SEA): 51��. Discovery is a member of the (SEA), a consortium of the world’s leading film, television and streaming companies dedicated to sustainability initiatives.

albert: 51��. Discovery is a member of , a U.K. – based, BAFTA-owned organization dedicated to empowering the industry to create content that supports a vision for enabling the industry to make positive contributions to the environment.

Environmental Media Association: (EMA) Green Seal is a recognition program honoring progress in sustainable production for movies, television shows, filmed commercials, and print advertising. In 2024, 51��. Discovery productions received a total of 39 EMA Green Seals, with 27 of those receiving the Gold Seal distinction, a higher tier recognition for productions that have implemented a greater number of green production practices.

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Environmental Storytelling + Content

Stories with environmental subject matter educate and inform audiences, encourage positive behaviors, and provide inspiration on topics such as the climate and environmental sustainability.

Our environmental content ranges from inspiring documentaries and docuseries, like CNN’s Call to Earth and Discovery Channel’s Serengeti to scripted content and sports. No matter how big or small the message may be, we aim to incorporate environmentally conscious themes in our stories that leave lasting effects on audiences.

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