SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
Our commitment At the ROH we believe that diversity is about making sure we are able to attract and develop tal- ented people who bring more, precisely because of the breadth of their different backgrounds, experiences, cultures and outlooks. It is important to recognise that our history is flawed and our record on diversity has been inconsistent. We are committed to delivering our equality, diversity and inclusion goals and we acknowledge that we must learn as we go. Making a difference requires systemic change and we outline here the steps that we will take over the next eighteen months towards achieving our long-term diversity goals. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
at our sites in Thurrock in Essex and Abedare in Wales. The activities of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and our nationwide educa- tion programmes all have an impact on the environment. Our audiences, staff and artists have an effect too. We are making changes now to reduce this impact, making a com- mitment to net zero and being clear on our stages to get there. The Royal Opera House aims to be a catalyst for positive change as we make our operations more sustaina- ble, efficient and economical.
We commit to net zero emissions by 2035, aiming for an earlier 2030 target where possible. To get there we will sustainably purchase elec- tricity and permanently change how we heat our buildings, in line with emission Scopes 1 and 2*. We will also work with our suppliers to help them reduce their emissions and set Scope 3 emission targets by 2025. Activity will be closely monitored and reported each year to ensure targets are on track. We recognise that everything we do has an impact on the environment – at our home in Covent Garden and
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