Shaunagh Duncan has been appointed Head of Sustainability at Fremantle, reporting to Matt Wilson, Chief Legal Officer, and Andrew Bott, Group CFO.
In her role Shaunagh will spearhead our sustainability function working with our teams globally to implement sustainability strategies that improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact across the business.
Shaunagh will drive the achievement of our sustainability goals – including tracking areas of improvement and ensuring accurate reporting of our carbon footprint across all operations. As Head of Sustainability, Shaunagh 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 our global production companies to support key Global Entertainment titles including Got Talent, Hole in the Wall, and Farmer Wants a Wife. Shaunagh will also work closely with our other pillars, Global Drama and Global Documentaries, to support sustainable production across our labels.
Shaunagh has over 10 years of experience in the creation, management, and delivery of sustainability strategies. Most recently, Shaunagh was Head of Sustainability for Europe & International at Oatly, which was named the UK’s #1 Most Sustainable Brand in 2023. In 2024, Shaunagh was listed on The Grocer’s Top 10 Power List of Women Pioneering the Plant-Based Sector. As well as wide ranging leadership experience across the energy, technology, lifestyle, and FMCG industries, Shaunagh has an MBA to complement an MSc in Sustainability Engineering, Policy & Economics (Imperial College London), and a BSc in Earth Sciences (University of Bristol).
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.”
We aspire to create irresistible entertainment that doesn’t compromise the earth. Our target is to be carbon neutral by 2030. To achieve this, we aim to reduce our business and production emissions by at least 50% from a 2018 baseline. With a global audience of millions, we recognise our duty and responsibility to use our influence for good.
