Fremantle has appointed Shaunagh Duncan as Head of Sustainability reporting to Matt Wilson, Chief Legal Officer, and Andrew Bott, Group CFO.
In her role, Duncan will work with Fremantle’s teams globally to “implement sustainability strategies that improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact across the business.”
She will drive the achievement of Fremantle’s sustainability goals – including tracking areas of improvement and ensuring accurate reporting of Fremantle’s carbon footprint across all operations. As Head of Sustainability, Duncan will also collaborate with external stakeholders and industry organisations including BAFTA’s albert, to establish a greener, more progressive industry. She will also work with Fremantle’s global production companies to support key Global Entertainment titles including Got Talent, Hole in the Wall, and Farmer Wants a Wife. Duncan will also work closely with Fremantle’s other pillars, Global Drama, and Global Documentaries, to support sustainable production across the labels.
Most recently, Shaunagh Duncan was Head of Sustainability for Europe & International at Oatly, which was named the UK’s Most Sustainable Brand in 2023.
Andrew Bott, Group CFO, Fremantle said: “Sustainability is business critical, and we look forward to welcoming Shaunagh to the team. I am confident that Shaunagh will lead our sustainability initiatives, to reduce our carbon footprint, and increase energy efficiency – keeping us on track to achieve our sustainable goals and become the leaders in the industry.”
Matt Wilson, Chief Legal Officer, Fremantle, added: “The team is thrilled to have Shaunagh on board. Shaunagh will be a fantastic addition to the business, and her impressive experience will enable Fremantle to continue to take sustainable action across our productions and operations.”
Shaunagh Duncan, incoming Head of Sustainability, said: “I’m beyond excited to be joining Fremantle at this critical time for the industry and our planet. Studies from one of our partners, albert, found that one hour of TV content production produces about 13 tonnes of carbon emissions – about the same as your entire yearly carbon footprint if you live in the UK. The production industry is a century old and urgently needs transforming and I can’t wait to help bring the huge opportunities for Fremantle to be a part of that to life.”
Jon Creamer
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