This Sustainability Policy lays out how we will reduce our carbon footprint and improve sustainability across all areas of our operations from energy use and waste management to production practices and community engagement.

It aligns with national and international climate goals (including Ireland’s target of a 51% greenhouse gas reduction by 2030 and the broader aim of net-zero emissions by 2050), as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (notably SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production).

The policy is designed to be clear, actionable, and publicly accessible, so that staff, artists, audiences and partners can understand our commitments and join us in achieving them. We have developed this policy with reference to best practices in the arts and cultural sector.
Our ambition is guided by the international Theatre Green Book standards for sustainable theatre production, buildings, and operations.

We participate in the Green Arts Initiative in Ireland for shared learning and benchmarking. Peer institutions like the UK’s National Theatre have demonstrated leadership by setting ambitious targets (e.g. achieving net-zero carbon by 2030) and adopting industry-wide frameworks.