Theatre Green Book has become an independent not-for-profit organisation, with charitable status pending. The new organisation will be chaired by Abigail Pogson.

The new organisation has been created to build on the growth of Theatre Green Book across the UK and internationally. In less than five years since the first volume was released, Theatre Green Book has had a transformational impact on theatre-making. Since the launch of Version 2 in June 2024, over 2000 people have joined 50+ online and live Theatre Green Book events, and there are now 350+ UK organisations and 650+ theatre workers publicly committed to achieving its standards. A recent Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre member survey showed 69% of respondents using Theatre Green Book guidance and resources. It’s become a global shared language for sustainability in the performing arts, with fourteen translations and adaptations, and networks across Europe, through Asia and beyond. Theatre Green Book’s first impact report, published this week, provides evidence that it has helped embed sustainability into working practice, shifting mindsets and organisational cultures.

Theatre Green Book has always been an alliance of the whole sector, and those relationships will be more important than ever in supporting the new organisation. Theatres Trust, the Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre and the Association of British Theatre Technicians, who helped create Theatre Green Book and have supported it from its first beginnings, will continue to play an important role, providing their guidance, expertise and sector links to the new organisation as Strategic Partners.

Individuals and organisations can sign up for free for the resource which helps everyone in the performing arts work more sustainably. If you value its work, do consider investing in its future by donating: theatregreenbook.com/support.