The Sustainable Production for Entertainment (SPEC) Certification


A new standard in entertainment sustainability is here.


The entertainment industry now has a worker-centered sustainability certification: SPEC, developed by USGBC California, in partnership with Green Spark Group, Ereth Environmental, and advisors across film, TV, music, and live sports.

This first-of-its-kind certification empowers professionals at all levels, from executives to crew, producers to engineers, and designers to event staff, with the tools to lead sustainable change across productions.

 

Who Is SPEC For?

Everyone in the entertainment value chain, including:

  • Studio executives

  • Line producers & production managers

  • Art directors, set designers & engineers

  • Lighting, sound & operations crew

  • Musicians & live event teams

 

What You’ll Learn

SPEC teaches how to identify and implement sustainable practices across your job role and department. Key themes include:

  • The environmental impact of entertainment, and how to reduce it

  • Sustainable, cost-effective solutions available now

  • The importance of planning early in the production timeline

  • How leadership and communication drive accountability

  • The role of professional associations in advancing industry-wide impact

 

Upcoming Live Trainings

 

Decemeber 4| 9AM-2PM PT | Online

 

Can’t attend live? Get certified on your own time → On-Demand Training

Register here!

 

Frequently Asked Questions about SPEC

 

We Focus On:


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We want your insights!

We are seeking industry insights to help us craft the curriculum. Please take 2 minutes to complete our survey.

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Become a Program Sponsor

Join our growing list of partners leading sustainability in entertainment.
Explore annual sponsorship levels and connect with our team:

SPEC Annual Sponsorship Levels

 

Get in Touch!

Contact us to learn more about how you and your business can get involved on the cutting edge of sustainability in the entertainment industry!

 


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Thank You To Our Annual Sponsors

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