A look at the exhibition and how the art industry is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines environmental audit as “a systematic, documented, periodic, and objective review of facility operations and practices related to meeting environmental requirements”. The initial phase of the audit included predicting the footprint of the entire exhibition and how to reduce it. The group’s aim is to persuade the art industry to reduce its carbon footprint. Also in Explained | COP26: The agenda for GlasgowThe Carbon Calculator, available to its members free of charge, is designed for the art world and allows users to identify the primary reasons for the carbon footprint and take required action.

Source: Indian Express November 01, 2021 03:39 UTC