Step 3: Transparency & Accountability

This section focuses on building confidence and trust through honest communication and clear reporting. From making public pledges to avoiding greenwashing, these resources show how openness can inspire real change.

General resources

• Culture Declares — A culture community declaring a climate and ecological emergency.
  • https://www.culturedeclares.org/
• Blueprint for change — Step-by-step framework for cultural organisations committing to responsible practice.
  • https://www.culturedeclares.org/take-action/blueprint-for-change/
• Example of declarations — Real-world examples of creative organisations publicly committing to regenerative principles.
  • https://www.culturedeclares.org/inspiration/
• Sustainable Creative Charter — Five principles for sustainable creative action, co-created in Cornwall.
  • https://sustainablecreativecharter.com/
• Green Arts Charter — A framework to achieve transformational change in the sector.
  • https://cultureforclimate.scot/resources/tools/green-arts-charter/
• Culture Declares South West — Regional hub for culture and climate action.
  • https://www.culturedeclares.org/cde-south-west/
• Culture Declares List of Inspiring Organisations — Creative organisations leading climate action.
  • https://www.culturedeclares.org/inspiring-organisations/
    

Sector-specific declarations

• Architects Declare — Architects taking a lead for climate action.
  • https://www.architectsdeclare.com/
• Business Declares — Businesses stepping up with public climate commitments.
  • https://businessdeclares.com/
    
• Design Declares — Designers pledging to take action on climate and ecological breakdown.
  • https://designdeclares.com/
• Heritage Declares — The conservation and cultural heritage sector declaring a climate and ecological emergency.
  • https://heritagedeclares.org/
• Music Declares Emergency — Musicians and music industry professionals calling for climate action.
  • https://www.musicdeclares.net/

Transparency

• The Anti Greenwash Guide — A no-nonsense guide to avoiding greenwashing in creative communications.
  • https://www.creativesforclimate.co/the-anti-greenwash-guide
• Greenwash Watch — Call out misleading sustainability claims with this monitoring tool.
  • https://www.creativesforclimate.co/greenwash-watch

Follow the links on the right hand side of this page to explore the Sustainability Action Plan further!

Want more? Check out this companion resource – the English-Cornish Climate Phrasebook.