{"id":1617,"date":"2016-02-09T23:46:33","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T23:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/?p=1617"},"modified":"2016-02-10T16:36:44","modified_gmt":"2016-02-10T16:36:44","slug":"the-green-road-to-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/2016\/02\/09\/the-green-road-to-success\/","title":{"rendered":"The green road to success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_1617 social_share_privacy clearfix 1.6.4 locale-en_US sprite-en_US\"><\/div><div class=\"twoclick-js\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\njQuery(document).ready(function($){if($('.twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_1617')){$('.twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_1617').socialSharePrivacy({\"txt_help\":\"Wenn Sie diese Felder durch einen Klick aktivieren, werden Informationen an Facebook, Twitter, Flattr, Xing, t3n, LinkedIn, Pinterest oder Google eventuell ins Ausland \\u00fcbertragen und unter Umst\\u00e4nden auch dort gespeichert. N\\u00e4heres erfahren Sie durch einen Klick auf das <em>i<\\\/em>.\",\"settings_perma\":\"Dauerhaft aktivieren und Daten\\u00fcber-tragung zustimmen:\",\"info_link\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.heise.de\\\/ct\\\/artikel\\\/2-Klicks-fuer-mehr-Datenschutz-1333879.html\",\"uri\":\"https:\\\/\\\/greenfilmshooting.net\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/2016\\\/02\\\/09\\\/the-green-road-to-success\\\/\",\"post_id\":1617,\"post_title_referrer_track\":\"The+green+road+to+success\",\"display_infobox\":\"on\"});}});\n\/* ]]> *\/<\/script><\/div><p>With the dramatic reduction of its CO2 footprint, <a href=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/2014\/02\/05\/a-climate-of-change\/\">Bavaria Film<\/a> is setting new environmental standards for international studios. Thanks to electrical power generated by renewable water power and heat supplied via geothermal energy, on-site and in-production emissions have been gradually reduced. Achim Rohnke, CEO Bavaria Studios &amp; Production Services, discusses the balance between economy and ecology.<\/p>\n<p><em>What is Bavaria Film\u2019s current climate balance?<\/em><br \/>\nWe are working in tandem with the consulting firm Climate Partners on our climate protection strategy, which is based on the Corporate Carbon Footprint, to avoid and reduce CO2 emissions. According to our most recent tabulated results, we have been able to reduce our carbon footprint by almost 97.5% during the 2011\u20132014 period.<\/p>\n<p><em>What kind of measures had to be taken?<\/em><br \/>\nAs a Film\/TV studio, we are pursuing the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our sustainability philosophy touches upon all sectors of studio operation, including each department up to and including production. The Bavaria Studios Art Department has been conceived as a model company for low-energy consumption. The rooves of the two set decoration halls have been equipped with solar panels that supply us with energy. The left-over materials created during set construction by sawing and planing are stored in a silo. During the winter, this material is used for heating and supplying power to the shop when there is the least amount of sunlight.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/01\/Studio-Bavaria.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-554\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-554 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/01\/Studio-Bavaria-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Studio Bavaria\" width=\"383\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/01\/Studio-Bavaria-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/01\/Studio-Bavaria-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/01\/Studio-Bavaria-630x418.jpg 630w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/01\/Studio-Bavaria.jpg 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/a>What was your concept for the energy turnaround?<\/em><br \/>\nFirst of all, I was concerned with energy conversion measures, such as supplying heat by geothermal gradient, then the renegotiation of existing energy contracts in favor of regenerative water power, and finally the gradual installation and expansion of the use of solar panels on roof tops. I want to add that there are still many small modifications that can be made to improve efficiency, which is happening as part of, among other things, the City of Munich\u2019s \u00d6koprofit Project. This includes: the centralization of air conditioning systems; the modernization of lighting in the studio lot, as well as the gradual conversion to LED lighting in the studios. We just repurposed Studio 8 as a web video studio for young YouTubers. It\u2019s fully equipped with LED lamps \u2014 the same ones our production suites in Berlin use. The FTA Film-und Theater-Ausstattung property rental house comes up with attractive offers to influence the purchasing decisions made by the productions. Because renting is more sustainable than buying.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Gr6_328c-Kopie.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1624\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1624 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Gr6_328c-Kopie-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gr6_328c Kopie\" width=\"167\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Gr6_328c-Kopie-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Gr6_328c-Kopie-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Gr6_328c-Kopie-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Gr6_328c-Kopie-630x891.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/a>What is the balance between economy and ecology about?<\/em><br \/>\nEcology and economy do not contradict one another in the Green Economy, because, thanks to measures such as the conversion to LED or centralized climate supply techniques, the costs of power, water, and heat are also declining. Of course, it was, first of all, an investment issue to implement these measures, as well as the conversion to solar power. Geothermal migration would not have been possible without the partnership of the Municipality of Gr\u00fcnwald. When we purchase energy, we\u2019re choosing water power.<\/p>\n<p><em>Are all the productions at the studio now automatically sustainable?<\/em><br \/>\nThe measures which I pointed out are affecting all the productions on our site. Each production at Bavaria Studios \u2014 regardless of whether it is episodes, series, or big shows \u2014 is automatically cutting up to 70% of its CO2 emissions.<\/p>\n<p><em>Is that also a USP?<\/em><br \/>\nFor the German producer\/director Michael \u201eBully\u201c Herbig, it was important to produce his sitcom <a href=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/2014\/02\/05\/a-climate-of-change\/\"><em>Bully macht Buddy i<\/em><\/a>n a climate-neutral site. Green production at our studio got started with the weather report Wetter im Ersten. We are also producing Sturm der Liebe, the first climate-neutral soap in Germany, which went green two years ago. We can compile a CO2 balance sheet for productions in order to determine in which sectors it\u2019s possible to compensate for the emission output with certificates. At the moment, we\u2019re talking with all the productions working at the Geiselgasteig site. They are pretty open when it comes to green production.<\/p>\n<p><em>Does Bavaria Film act as a role model?<\/em><br \/>\nWe are living our philosophy. Our green guidelines influence our employees in the office, in the studio, and on the road. We even have an electric charging station where our employees and customers can recharge their electric cars. We are also consulting with producers who want to take advantage of the benefits of the climate-neutral studio in Bavaria. But they have to take the initiative.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Studio8_2-Kopie.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1626\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1626 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Studio8_2-Kopie-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Studio8_2 Kopie\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Studio8_2-Kopie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Studio8_2-Kopie-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Studio8_2-Kopie-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/Studio8_2-Kopie-630x473.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Among the most recent international productions at Bavaria Filmstudios was Oliver Stone\u2018s film on Snowden. Do the producers in Hollywood put more emphasis on sustainability?<\/em><br \/>\nOliver Stone thinks our green studio philosophy is interesting. For Kevin Costner, this was a very big issue. This shows the bandwidth of opinions on the subject. I got that feeling recently when I went to the AFM as a member of a delegation. Our very first meeting was with Lucasfilm, whose central offices were constructed entirely from recycled materials. We are going to proceed in a similar fashion. Our upcoming construction projects will be designed on the basis of a project outline that includes ecological standards. During my trip to the USA, I also learned that our green production site is actually a real USP, one that we have to promote much more vigorously in our industry. We\u2019re going to emphasize this from now on, because we can show producers, in our proposals as well as in our invoices, the amount of CO2 emissions they can or already have saved by producing at Bavaria Filmstudios. We are convinced that the Green Economy is the road to success for the Film\/TV production industry.<\/p>\n<p><em>Interview by Bernd Jetschin<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the dramatic reduction of its CO2 footprint, Bavaria Film is setting new environmental standards for international studios. Thanks to electrical power generated by renewable water power and heat supplied via geothermal energy, on-site and in-production emissions have been gradually reduced. 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