Environmental Responsibility Statement 2024
London 24.04.2024
Bartha_contemporary is proud to affirm our commitment to environmental stewardship as a dedicated and active member of the Gallery Climate Coalition. As a family-owned gallery with a global presence, we acknowledge the critical responsibility that comes with our operations—to effectuate a positive environmental impact in response to the acute global climate crisis. The challenge of limiting global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius, as outlined in international agreements, is monumental. The consequences of inaction are dire, including escalating biodiversity loss, dangerous air pollution levels, and more. We must act now to mitigate these impacts. Our medium-term goal is to decarbonise our operations comprehensively. While we actively offset carbon emissions where reduction is currently unfeasible—offsetting more than our total emissions—it's essential to recognise this strategy as a temporary measure, not a lasting solution. We are working with a carbon offset company that follows similar principles at the Strategic Climate Fund in addition to offsetting. The cost of these efforts is significant, particularly for a small gallery such as Bartha_contemporary. Both our leadership and the artists we represent are united in the goal to significantly reduce our carbon footprint by decarbonising all aspects of our business by 2030. The environmental crisis is multifaceted, encompassing global warming, declining biodiversity, air and plastic pollution, and more. The urgency for action is clear, with the UN highlighting the need for immediate measures to maintain the 1.5-degree target. The art sector, especially in the Global North, is uniquely positioned to lead by example, given its significant environmental footprint and influential cultural platform. At Bartha_contemporary, our commitment to contemporary art is intertwined with ecological consciousness, understanding that the climate crisis directly threatens global art and culture, significantly impacting marginalised communities.
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