Lesley Marr, Director of Sustainability and Business Development at NXTGENbps, has contributed her expertise to two NCS Industry Insights features exploring how the broadcast sector is tackling sustainability. These roundtables bring together voices from across the industry to assess what’s working, what’s not, and where there’s room for real change.

In the first feature, which asks whether sustainability in broadcasting is more than just a marketing pitch, Lesley highlights how audiences increasingly expect transparency and meaningful action. She explains that greener productions not only improve working conditions but can also unlock more creative opportunities, benefiting both crews and the final output. Her comment underscores how reputation in the industry is built not on claims but on consistent, forward-thinking delivery. Read the article

In the second article, which shifts focus to practical implementation, Lesley discusses the growing role of remote production and the importance of replacing diesel with battery power on set. She emphasises that while this switch may require extra planning around power loads and logistics, the benefits – fewer emissions and better on-set environments – are worth the effort. She also points out that many productions overestimate their energy needs, and better forecasting can help save both carbon and cost. Read the article