Our commitment to sustainability

At Hackney Empire, we believe that the stories we tell on stage are deeply connected to the world we inhabit off stage. Our vision is to ignite change, champion community and empower young people, and we recognize that we have a responsibility to do this in a way that respects the environment and secures a healthy future for our community.

Why we care

Our commitment to being a sustainable theatre is intrinsically linked to the care we have for our community. Environmental sustainability is a community issue. By reducing our carbon footprint, minimising waste, and using resources responsibly, we can ensure that we remain a robust, enduring, and positive force for good in London and beyond. This work is crucial for safeguarding the environment for the next generation of theatre-goers and theatre-makers.

Our path to a greener future

We are actively working to embed sustainable practices into every aspect of our work, from our productions and operations to the management and optimisation of our building. We are proud to be using the Theatre Green Book as our guiding framework: this industry-led resource provides clear, practical standards for making our operations, productions, and buildings truly sustainable. By following its principles, we are establishing measurable goals to significantly reduce our environmental impact.

Keeping you informed

This statement marks the beginning of our sustainability journey, and we are committed to keeping our community fully informed of our progress.

In due course, we will start sharing regular updates via our newsletters, which will include sustainability reports and initiatives, and, over the coming year we aim to develop this section of the website, sharing detailed progress, targets, and practical results.

Thank you for joining us as we work to make Hackney Empire a sustainable theatre for all. We are always keen to hear from our community, so please don't hesitate to get in touch via the Contact Us page, should you have anything to share.