What Green Spark Group does

Green Spark Group (GSG) is a privately held sustainability consulting firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, with a US office in Tacoma, Washington. The company provides strategic sustainability advisory services specifically to the entertainment industry, including film and television studios, streamers, production companies, live event organizers, sports broadcasters, and music productions. GSG positions itself as embedded inside productions rather than as an external observer, applying a systems-thinking methodology across a nine-stage production lifecycle from development through audience impact.

The company's core offerings include sustainability strategy and systems design consulting, sustainable production and event coordination, GHG emissions measurement and reporting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, advisory/coaching/facilitation services, and workforce training. Its technology stack consists of proprietary frameworks for production lifecycle sustainability integration, GHG accounting methodology, and waste diversion measurement. Productized offerings include the Green Spark Knowledge Hub (self-paced online courses "The Spark" at $49 and "The Sustainable Production Office" at $29), the Future Proof cohort workshop at $1,250 per organization, and the SPEC (Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification) co-created with USGBC-CA and Ereth Environmental.

GSG generates revenue through multiple channels: enterprise consulting engagements with major studios and streamers, e-commerce self-serve course sales, cohort-based virtual training, advisory coaching sessions, and reseller partnerships with industry guilds and unions (DGC, IATSE). The company maintains a diversified client roster including Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix, Disney, Apple TV, HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, CBC/Radio-Canada, Creative BC, and A24. It holds B Corp Certification with an impact score of 97, WBE Canada certification, and 1% for the Planet membership.

Name

Green Spark Group

Legal name

Green Spark Group

Website

https://greensparkgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Spark Group is a privately held sustainability consulting firm founded in 2015 that provides strategic advisory, GHG measurement, training, and certification services to entertainment industry clients including major studios, streamers, production companies, and live event organizers across North America and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Carbon footprint measurement
• Sustainable production services
• GHG emissions reporting
• Entertainment industry consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: Advisory, coaching, and facilitation services for individuals and teams navigating sustainability change, complexity, and growth. Includes executive advising, change management, culture building, sustainability communications, and strategic partnerships facilitation.
2. Strategy & Systems Design: Develops integrated, long-term sustainability strategies for entertainment organizations. Includes company-wide benchmarking, needs analysis, and strategic implementation frameworks.
3. Online Training Courses: Self-paced online courses sold individually or as bundles. 'The Spark: Your Sustainable Production Primer' at $49, 'The Sustainable Production Office' at $29, and bundle at $66.30. Unlimited lifetime access included.
4. Cohort-Based Training Programs: Future Proof corporate sustainability strategy cohort workshops - 4 sessions of 90 minutes each with additional 1:1 session. Offered at $1,250 per organization (sale price) vs $1,500 original price. Course cost is per organization, not per person.
5. Production & Event Consulting: On-site or remote sustainability coordination during production phases, accountability and communications support, coaching for problem solving, and stakeholder engagement.
6. GHG Emissions Measurement Services: Carbon footprinting, emissions reporting, and ESG/Sustainability Transition public-facing reporting creation and support for companies, productions, events, and supply chain partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Green Spark Group provides sustainability consulting, strategy, and advisory services tailored to the entertainment industry, including long-term sustainability strategy and systems design, sustainable production and event consulting on film/TV/live event sets, GHG emissions measurement and reporting (Scope 1, 2, 3), workforce training, and executive advisory. The firm sells self-paced online courses (The Spark, The Sustainable Production Office) and cohort workshops (Future Proof) through its Knowledge Hub, and co-developed the SPEC certification with USGBC-CA.

Product overview

Green Spark Group offers sustainability consulting and advisory services for the entertainment industry, with a portfolio of named products including online training courses (The Spark and The Sustainable Production Office), a certification program (SPEC - Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification), and cohort-based training workshops (Future Proof). Their core offering is sustainability strategy and systems design consulting, encompassing GHG emissions measurement and reporting, sustainable production and event consulting, training and workforce development, and advisory and coaching services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Spark Knowledge Hub: Online training platform offering courses including 'The Spark' (sustainable production primer) and 'The Sustainable Production Office' for film/TV industry professionals.
• Sustainable Production Forum (SPF)

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of film industry professionals trained through online courses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Directors Guild of Canada (DGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGC is providing Green Spark Group online courses to their members to build sustainability confidence among guild members.
• IATSEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIATSE is providing Green Spark Group online courses to their members through the Green Committee to build sustainability confidence.
• USGBC-CA (US Green Building Council California)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-created the Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification (SPEC) with Green Spark Group, Adam Ereth of Ereth Environmental. Certification foundational for all who work in entertainment industry value chain.
• Ereth EnvironmentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in co-developing the SPEC certification. Adam Ereth co-created certification with Green Spark Group and USGBC-CA.
• Creative BCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSG instrumental in formalizing sustainable film production in British Columbia through long-term management and evolution of Reel Green program housed at Creative BC.
• Ontario Green ScreenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOntario Creates program for green film production. Partner organization for best practices and resources.
• Reel GreencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReel Green is a program for sustainable film production in British Columbia, managed by GSG for Creative BC. Grassroots collaboration for green film practices.
• ReSceneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadical grassroots collaboration among production designers, construction coordinators, local businesses, and industry organizations across Greater Toronto Area for production circularity solutions.
• Green the BidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on sustainable location scouting and production practices.
• Music Sustainability AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance focused on sustainability in music industry. Partner in resources section.
• Green Sports AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Spark Group joined the Green Sports Alliance to advance collective efforts for a more sustainable sports and entertainment industry.
• Green ToolkitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Green Toolkit, the world's first ISO-aligned sustainability software platform. Partnership empowers media professionals with innovative tools to achieve climate goals. Worked together on A24 production achieving industry-leading sustainability milestone.
• MI Global PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership driving sustainability in events and projects worldwide.
• Story Money ImpactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for sustainability storytelling and impact measurement.
• Earth GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partner for sustainability initiatives.
• India GreenSetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian sustainable production initiative partner.
• Sustainable Entertainment AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance providing PEAR sustainability tool and Production Toolkit. Partner in resources section.
• Producers Guild of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry organization with Sustainability Toolkit & Resources. Partner in best practices section.
• Directors Guild of America - Sustainable Futures CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGA committee for sustainable production practices. Partner in best practices section.
• Footprint ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supported by GSG for sustainable production initiatives.
• Sustainable Entertainment SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety supported by GSG for sustainable production.
• Banff World Media FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival organization supported by GSG.
• Reel Earth Day ChallengeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChallenge organization supported by GSG.
• Reel ThanksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppreciation initiative for sustainable production supported by GSG.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EcoSet: Sustainable production resource management company serving film, TV, and commercial productions in the US, providing zero-waste initiatives, sustainable materials sourcing, and carbon footprinting. Competes directly with Green Spark's reuse, waste diversion, and GHG measurement offerings for studio clients.
• Greenshoot Group: UK-based sustainability consultancy specializing in the screen industries (film, TV, streaming). Provides carbon footprinting, albert certification support, and sustainable production strategy. Closely aligned with Green Spark Group in service mix and entertainment specialization.
• Earth Angel: US-based sustainable production services company providing consulting, on-set eco supervisors, and waste/reuse programs for film, TV, and advertising productions. Direct competitor to Green Spark Group's production sustainability consulting offering, with comparable scope (development through distribution lifecycle) and customer base.
• Reel Green (Creative BC): British Columbia's provincial sustainable film and TV production program, which Green Spark Group itself manages for Creative BC. Represents a hybrid peer/program relationship — same service scope (sustainable film production in BC) but housed at a public agency rather than a private consultancy.
• albert (BAFTA): UK-based nonprofit that is the leading organization on environmental sustainability in TV and film, providing carbon calculators, training, and certification (albert Certification). Directly comparable to Green Spark Group — both specialize in sustainable production consulting and training for the screen industries, and albert already appears as a partner in GSG's resource section.
• Sustainable Entertainment Alliance: Industry alliance providing the PEAR sustainability tool and Production Toolkit to entertainment professionals. Comparable to Green Spark's training and resource offerings and listed as a partner in Green Spark Group's resource section.

Regional players

• Ontario Green Screen (Ontario Creates): Ontario Creates' program supporting green film and TV production in Ontario. Regional parallel to Reel Green/BC and to Green Spark Group's Canadian-focused work; partner organization in GSG's resource network.

Emerging players

• Green Toolkit: ISO-aligned sustainability software platform for media and entertainment. Strategic partner of Green Spark Group (April 2025) and co-participant on the A24 sustainability milestone. Represents the software-enabled competitive vector where Green Spark has chosen to partner rather than build.
• Watershed: Enterprise sustainability software platform for carbon accounting and ESG reporting across industries. Not entertainment-specific but represents the broader SaaS-based competitor to Green Spark's GHG measurement and ESG reporting services as the category matures.

Broad incumbents

• PGA Green (Producers Guild of America Sustainability Task Force): The Producers Guild of America's sustainability initiative providing toolkits and resources to US producers. Industry body rather than consultancy, but overlaps meaningfully with Green Spark's training and best-practices work and is listed as a partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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