Impact
Sustainability
As suppliers to some of the most well-known names in Natural History film making, this connection with the natural world is what drives us in our mission for cleaner seas, conservation, and community development.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything that we do, and we continuously review our approach to ensure that we are minimising our impact on the environment.
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Waste: we recycle 100% of our recyclable waste and we use 100% compostable wrapping for our camera accessories.
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Energy and CO2: We use renewable energy suppliers and we've budgeted to replace 80% of our existing fleet by the end of 2026 with electric vehicles. All current vehicles have Euro 6 engines and are compliant with city LEZ.
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Responsible Employers: We pay 1% of every hire into an environmental fund that supports projects from Plastic Oceans to Wilds Survivors and Greenpeace.
Community
VI Rental Africa
Following the successful launch of our hub in Tanzania, VI Rental Africa is looking to expand the number of Kit Hubs across the continent, to be able to offer production companies with a sustainable kit rental solution.
Our Tanzania hub now offers a complete in-country filming solution, from cameras and lenses to lighting, sound and underwater solutions. This avoids flying tonnes of equipment from the UK and serves as a base to train in-country talent.
Wild Survivors
We are a proud funder of Wild Survivors Women’s Beekeeping Enterprise.
The enterprise hub provides an uplift in rural communities, empowering women who live and farm along the elephant corridor to achieve financial independence whilst preserving ecosystems that are critical to stabilising climate change.
Plant a Tree
The latest milestone on our exciting journey toward sustainability was our acquisition of Fulwood Meadow, a picturesque 5-acre expanse in Devon. This reflects our unwavering commitment to a net-zero strategy.
Collaborating with the Forestry Commission and the Woodland Trust, we're set to transform Fulwood Meadow into a thriving haven with 1,950 trees and a wildflower meadow planted in 2024, seamlessly blending with the beauty of Exmoor National Park.
As a unique touch, each production will conclude with tree allocations, aiming to offset the carbon footprint of our equipment and cultivate a greener future together.
Diversity and
Inclusion
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe the best work comes from teams that reflect the world they're filming.
That means hiring without bias, creating space for people at every career stage, and making sure our culture is one people actually want to be part of.
We welcome questions. If you want to know more about our DE&I policy, get in touch.
