Our Planet

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�ƹ��Ƶ. 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 efforts to measure and manage our Climate Impact here.

Sustainable Workplaces

�ƹ��Ƶ. Discovery models its workplaces for optimal efficiency and health.

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

Green Building Certifications
Operational Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint Through Site Consolidations
Waste Reduction
Water Management

Learn more about our sustainable workplace initiatives .

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Sustainable Productions

At �ƹ��Ƶ. 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 contribute to more sustainable productions:

Fuel
Materials
Waste
Electricity
Reporting

Learn more about our sustainable production efforts .

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Industry Engagement & Recognition

Sustainable Entertainment Alliance (S.E.A.): �ƹ��Ƶ. Discovery is a member of the (SEA), a consortium of the world’s leading film, television and streaming stakeholders dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives while reducing the entertainment industry's overall environmental impact.

albert: �ƹ��Ƶ. Discovery is a member of , a U.K. – based, BAFTA-owned organization that supports the film and TV industry to reduce the environmental impacts of production and to create content that supports a vision for a sustainable future.

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, �ƹ��Ƶ. Discovery productions received a total of 39 EMA Green Seals, honoring progress in sustainable production, 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

We recognize we connect with audiences through stories that contain environmental content.

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.

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