Environmental Commitment

In line with our funding from the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC), Capital Theatres has joined the city compact to target carbon net zero by 2030. We are committed to playing our part in making sure that a cleaner, greener and fairer future lies at the heart of everyone's visit to our city and our venues. 

Our recent initiatives include:

Energy Efficiency

• We now use a renewable energy supplier for our electricity
• We have changed our auditorium lights to LEDs

Waste Reduction

• We are upgrading our taps with motion sensors to minimise water wastage
• We offer everyone reusable plastic cups for drinks in the auditorium
• We have installed hand dryers front of house to reduce waste paper
• We have reduced printed materials used for marketing and tickets 
• We donate office and stage equipment to be reused where possible 

Sustainable Sourcing

• Using local suppliers for our bars, café and for catering events

Eco-Friendly Initiatives

• We have stopped selling plastic toys at our pantomime
• We have introduced the cycle to work scheme

Staff Engagement and Education

• Our green team meets regularly to look for ways to operate in a more sustainable way
• Providing Carbon Literacy training to some of our staff
• We have signed up to the Theatre Green Book

Carbon Management Plan

Our Carbon Management plan takes an in-depth approach to improving our environmental sustainability and measuring the outcomes of its success.  We examine the sources of current carbon emissions, focusing on reducing the most significant areas of carbon emissions. We follow the Theatre Green Book which is designed to help theatres and touring companies reduce their carbon footprint, mitigate climate change impacts, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable practices throughout our buildings. We are committed to taking all necessary steps towards achieving a sustainable and resilient organisation.