Art sector could collectively cut over five million tonnes of carbon a year, report suggests

"Progress is possible, the GCC Stocktake Report proves it. Across hundreds of organisations, the data shows that when the visual arts sector measures, plans and acts, emissions fall. But carbon is only part of the story. The roots of this crisis lie in broader economic, social, and cultural systems that normalise overconsumption and disconnection. Tackling them demands not only technical solutions but cultural transformation, and art has a unique and critical role to play in that shift."

"The next five years will define the art sector's legacy in the climate transition. GCC invites all coalition members, partners, and allies to join us in this next phase-shaping a future where creativity and climate action move hand in hand, transforming not only our own industry but the wider world it reflects and influences."

The Gallery Climate Coalition assessment found that four fifths of members who began tracking emissions in 2019 have reduced output by more than 25%, placing them on course to halve emissions by 2030. GCC now comprises more than 2,000 members across over 60 countries. The GCC Stocktake Report indicates the global art sector could collectively cut over five million tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to several national totals. The report launch coincided with London Art+Climate Week running parallel to COP30. Measurable reductions stem from measurement, planning and action, and require cultural transformation alongside technical solutions.

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