Climate Policy

The National Film Archive of Iceland aims to be a leader in climate and transportation issues. The archive wants to contribute to improving the environment and aims to have environmental impact and social responsibility as its guiding principles in decision-making and daily operations. This policy takes into account the commitments of the Icelandic government to the Paris Agreement and the Ministry of Social Affairs' focus on carbon neutrality.

The Film Archive will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations and aims to have its emissions be at least 40% lower in 2030 than they were in 2019. The museum will also offset all remaining emissions by purchasing certified carbon credits, starting in 2021.

The policy covers all of the museum's operations, from staff transportation, facilities, and building cleaning to physical construction. It also applies to procurement, the use of resources, and the handling of materials and waste.

• The National Film Archive of Iceland provides staff with electric scooters for short trips.
• Employees are offered transportation agreements.
• When renting cars or using tour buses, request environmentally friendly vehicles.
• Staff are encouraged to adopt green driving.
• Meetings should be held remotely whenever possible. Electronic participation in meetings and events should be requested.

• The National Film Archive of Iceland provides on-site facilities for employees who bike or walk to work, and its bicycle parking is exemplary.
• Work will be carried out to install electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot at 13 Hvaleyrarbraut.

Environmental considerations are taken into account when purchasing supplies and services, and products are selected in accordance with the government's policy on green procurement.

Use water and energy resources sparingly; don't let water run unnecessarily, and turn off electrical appliances and lights that are not in use.

• Materials are used sparingly and their use is efficient.
• The cleaning service is environmentally certified, and all cleaning products are as well.

The maintenance and improvement of housing is aimed at reducing negative environmental impacts while increasing the positive ones.

Waste is properly sorted, and waste generated by the museum's operations is minimized as much as possible.

The Climate and Transportation Policy of the National Film Archive of Iceland shall be implemented with an action plan for one year at a time. The action plan specifies priorities and actions, ranks them by priority, and assigns responsible parties. The policy shall be reviewed every three years, or more frequently if necessary.