Three-Year Partnership to Enhance Event Accessibility and Champion LGBTQ+ Inclusion Across the Broadcast Industry 

London, 12 June 2025 — EMG / Gravity Media is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Pride in London, becoming the official Broadcast Partner for one of the world’s most significant celebrations of LGBTQ+ communities. 

As part of this multi-year deal, EMG / Gravity Media will deliver full-scale Live broadcast coverage of Pride in London, capturing the energy, diversity and spirit of the parade and associated events for audiences across the UK and beyond. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to making Pride in London more accessible than ever before — both for those attending in person and for those celebrating remotely. 

The collaboration also goes far beyond broadcast. It represents a powerful statement of intent to champion equality, inclusion and representation across the media landscape. As part of the agreement, EMG / Gravity Media will actively promote and support LGBTQ+ staff, freelancers and suppliers, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. 

Jamie Hindhaugh, Regional CEO of EMG / Gravity Media, said:
“Pride in London is a landmark moment on the cultural calendar, and we’re honoured to play a role in bringing its message to the widest possible audience. This partnership is also a vital opportunity for us to stand up for inclusion and to celebrate the LGBTQ+ members of our community who help drive our industry forward.” 

Christopher Joell-Deshields, CEO of Pride in London, said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome EMG / Gravity Media as our official Broadcast Partner. Their expertise in delivering world-class content, combined with their proactive commitment to diversity and inclusion, makes them a perfect partner as we continue to grow and evolve Pride in London.” 

The 2025 event will build on the coverage EMG / Gravity Media delivered in 2024 and mark the beginning of this groundbreaking partnership, with live and on-demand content made widely available across digital platforms including YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, allowing audiences everywhere to join in the celebration, no matter where they are. 

James Poole, Pride Project Lead at EMG / Gravity Media, added: 

“We are absolutely delighted to announce this partnership with Pride in London and to work together to achieve the goal of making the event more accessible than ever. In 2024 working with our partners, we were able to introduce innovations like Live Subtitling for the first time, and we are looking forward to announcing details of this year’s coverage which is even more ambitious, very soon.” 

Latest Milestone in the Company’s Green Strategy Aligns Cutting-Edge Technology with Environmental Responsibility

EMG / Gravity Media, the leading force in production, content, media services and facilities, today announced a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable broadcasting with the deployment of its fully electric 19T tender vehicle joining its fleet. As the first electric vehicle of its kind in the UK broadcast industry to support outside broadcasts, it will be used for London-based projects to assess performance and inform further electrification of the company’s fleet.

The introduction of this electric vehicle is a key part of EMG / Gravity Media’s ongoing sustainability strategy, which includes a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to low-carbon operations. The company was recently awarded the DPP’s top Committed to Sustainability Mark and is the only outside broadcast facilities provider on the BAFTA albert Suppliers Directory, reinforcing its leadership in environmentally responsible broadcasting.

The Volvo FE Electric truck delivers a significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to traditional diesel vehicles, producing 96% less CO₂ and 98% less NOx in usage than an HVO-fuelled Volvo FE diesel truck. With zero tailpipe emissions, it contributes to cleaner air and a reduced environmental impact. This transition also enhances the driving experience with smoother and quieter engines, while reduced noise levels improve the quality of life for those living in urban areas near busy transport routes and broadcast venues.

Charging the vehicle

With a large fleet of over 65 commercial vehicles this new addition contributes to EMG / Gravity Media’s commitment to sustainability, supporting the transition to a greener future for the television and broadcast industry.  To ensure seamless integration of the new vehicle, EMG / Gravity Media’s fleet department has undergone specific electric vehicle training provided by Volvo. This will equip them with the necessary expertise to operate and support the vehicle efficiently.

With a fully charged range of over 200 km while carrying a 5-tonne payload, the Volvo FE Electric truck is well-suited for urban-based productions.   The truck features a Volvo FE Electric 4×2 chassis cab with a 19.5-tonne gross vehicle weight. It has a total energy capacity of 280 kWh, powered by four GEN 3 traction batteries. The truck is GSR2 compliant and incorporates advanced safety systems to enhance driver and pedestrian safety.

EMG / Gravity Media UK CEO, Jamie Hindhaugh commented, ‘Our commitment to innovation drives everything we do and part of that innovation is finding sustainable practices that not only reduce our environmental impact but that can deliver better ways of working.  The introduction of our first electric tender truck is a significant milestone and reflects our dedication to supporting our clients with more sustainable programme delivery.’

“This is another important step in our sustainability journey,” added Rohan Mitchell, ESG Director, EMG / Gravity Media. “By deploying this electric tender truck to support our London based facilities deliveries, we are taking a decisive step towards reducing our environmental footprint and showcasing that cutting-edge broadcast technology and sustainability can go hand in hand.”

Amy Stokes, Head of e Mobility at Volvo Trucks, added:  “We are proud to support EMG / Gravity Media in this pioneering move towards sustainable broadcasting. The Volvo FE Electric truck has been designed to deliver both performance and sustainability, and we are looking forward to seeing it play a key role in the future of live sports and entertainment production.”

 

EMG have taken significant step in its commitment to sustainability by signing an order with Volvo for our first fully electric 19T rigid tender vehicle. This pioneering initiative, marks EMG as the first OB provider to announce the adoption of electric trucks into its fleet with the vehicle being introduced in early 2024.

The decision to integrate the Volvo FE Electric unit into the EMG fleet has been on the horizon for the past few years, as EMG continues to work on its vision of more environmentally conscious operations. The vehicle was selected after evaluating different innovations offered by the market and conducting a demo with Volvo. EMG’s longstanding partnership with Volvo extends to a maintenance agreement that will ensure the vehicle’s ongoing reliability and performance during this crucial trial phase.

This latest addition follows EMG’s introduction of six Volvo FH (Forward High) tractor units in May, which aligned with the Euro 6 standard for cleaner exhaust emissions. While the vehicles in EMG’s fleet already adhere to the Euro 6 standard, the new Volvo FE Electric truck adds an impressive reduction in CO2 emissions. It produces 414 kg of CO2 compared to the previous 10,000 kg, making it a game-changer in terms of its environmental impact.  EMG’s new Volvo FE Electric I truck will be equipped with four GEN 3 traction batteries, designed and built to meet Swedish impact and ECE R29 regulations.

Commenting on this pioneering milestone, Rohan Mitchell, EMG Group ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Director, stated, “EMG is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in the broadcast industry. This order signifies not only the acquisition of our first fully electric truck but also the beginning of a broader implementation of electric vehicles across our OB fleet. It’s an essential first step towards a more sustainable future, which will be backed by logistics planning, and training for our drivers and technicians.”

Hannah Burgess, Director of New Vehicle Sales at Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, added, “It’s great to see EMG leading the way in its sector by specifying our standard-setting electric technology. We’re supremely confident that the Volvo FE Electric is the ideal match for EMG and will allow it to continue delivering top notch broadcasting while also accelerating its sustainability efforts.”

EMG’s adoption of the Volvo FE Electric truck is a testament to its unwavering commitment to sustainability, pushing the boundaries of technology in the broadcasting industry, and serving as a benchmark for others to follow.

EMG, Europe’s leading broadcast service provider, today announced the launch of four front-end OB vehicles that enable broadcasters to harness the benefits of remote production. Aligning with EMG’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) programme, the vehicles fulfil a host of sustainability goals including energy efficiency and reduced staff requirement on site while providing a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure.

As more broadcasters look to transition to remote production and more sustainable working practices, EMG sought to design brand new vehicles that were immediately fit for purpose. The vehicles – NOVA 51, NOVA 52, NOVA 53 and NOVA 54 – have been built with the benefit of more than seven years’ experience of remote production for Premier League Production’s football coverage, as well as incorporating learnings and technological advances from the wider industry.

The NOVA 51 was the first vehicle to make its debut at the Oval on 11th May, providing coverage for Sky Sports on the LV County Championship first division between Surrey and London rivals Middlesex for the start of the domestic cricket season.  A core team of vision engineers and audio were set up in the truck with signals going back to the Sky Sports production team at Osterley.

EMG UK Sales Director, Angela Gibbons said: “The feedback from our clients has been really positive.  They’re just as passionate as us about the future possibilities of these trucks and how they contribute to the reduction of production’s footprint on site.” 

These vehicles can be used standalone or can be scaled up to work together – while still providing more cost and energy efficiencies than a traditional OB truck.  They have been designed to fill all styles of production; traditional, remote surface, full remote, cloud and simplified production.  All equipment purchases for these new vehicles have factored in power efficiency, weight and size.  Using less power-hungry equipment has been a major factor in this design along with the use of hyperconverged (multi-use) integrated SI equipment resulting in smaller form factor, flexible workflows and more efficient use of power.

The vehicles are more economical, using biodiesel which significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared with regular diesel.  The bespoke vehicle dynamics means each vehicle will save in excess of 2000 litres of fuel per annum, thereby reducing the CO2 emissions further.  The 1700w solar mats fitted to the roof help create fuel efficiencies and internal battery power. There are plans to install an internal UPS system within each vehicle in the near future for hybrid use of shore power and battery when required which will be used instead of diesel generators on certain broadcasts.

External panels are made from recycled polypropylene and the internal acoustic wall coverings are made from 100% recycled P.E.T felt.  Additional thermal insulation has been installed to maintain better cabin temperature and minimise the workload of air conditioning.

These front-end OB vehicles, while much smaller than traditional articulated OB trucks, still feature four bays of equipment including a gallery space and can accommodate up to nine people. Video and audio signals are captured in the truck and backhauled either to a remote production centre or to the cloud for programme production.  Technological advances in recent years have enabled equipment efficiencies, such as a single router handling multi-viewers, embedders, de-embedders, MADI channels and more, yet drawing only 2.5kw instead of 8kw.  The technological set-up on board is user-friendly and easy to learn, reducing the number of staff needed at the event location, as well as providing an excellent training ground for the next generation of vision and sound engineers.

With a long term plan to continually appraise the EMG fleet and upgrade to ever more sustainable vehicles the body of these new units has been designed to be easily transferred and adapted to a cleaner, more efficient power source, such as an electric system or a hydrogen fuel cell system, when the technology and infrastructure become more established.

Sean Mulhern, EMG UK’s Chief Technology Innovation Officer, said, “We have been engaged in conversations with our clients to identify the most cost-effective and energy efficient solutions for each type of production. These remote production vehicles have been specifically designed with efficiency and sustainability at their core, at a time when broadcasters are becoming more open to the possibilities of remote production. As the first OB specialist to achieve the DPP Committed to Sustainability mark, we continue to make every effort to seek out opportunities and take concrete action to improve our sustainability record, while fully supporting our customers’ needs.”

Thursday 28 April 2022 – Gravity Media, the world-leading global provider of complex live broadcast facilities and production services, is thrilled to announce they have formally been awarded two ISO accreditations. Gravity Media is now certified for the Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001) accreditations.

Alongside the company wide ESG policy, Gravity Media has made a commitment to minimising their global footprint. Gravity Media has been adhering to the ISO standards since September 2020 and is pleased to announce, they have now been awarded the ISO 14001 & 45001 accreditations in the UK.

Working closely alongside Auditel, Gravity Media has identified ways to further lower the company’s carbon footprint. BSI, UKAS accredited ISO 14001 means Gravity Media now has an authentic and committed framework towards reducing the company wide environmental impact. The team are now working hard to ensure they establish a strong environmental policy which we are obligated to meet.

BSI, UKAS accredited ISO 45001 is an international standard around occupational health and safety to ensure companies reduce workplace risks, create safer and healthier working environments that meet all legal obligations.  It also focuses us towards setting targets to improve OH&S performance.

The award of both standards recognises that Gravity Media has a framework in place within their UK offices, which means they are committed to a healthier and happier working environment as well as ensuring they have a strong commitment to their environmental responsibilities.

These standards have been awarded as a result of the huge amount of effort and hard work by all the team to pass the audits, and this is a great credit to all of the preparation that was put in across all of our UK sites.

Gravity Media’s Operations Director, Warren Symonds commented:

“As a team, we are so pleased that Gravity Media has been awarded the ISO accreditation and recognised for all the company wide changes made to guarantee a sustainable and responsible workplace. Gravity Media continues its commitment to help reduce the companies carbon footprint and contribute to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It has been a pleasure working as a team with Auditel to improve our environmental impact.”

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Gravity Media continues to focus on its company-wide environmental responsibility – integral to all operational areas and how we live. A commitment that will result in minimising the Gravity Media global environmental impact.

Alongside the creation of a company wide ESG policy, Gravity Media is seeking ISO accreditation in two key areas: Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001).

Gravity Media has already been adhering to the ISO standards since September 2020 and are now finalising all areas ahead of the final assessment in just one week’s time.

One of the key considerations as a UK business is how to reduce the Gravity Media carbon footprint in line with the Government’s commitment to a low carbon world. Gravity Media is working closely alongside Auditel to identify ways to further lower the company’s carbon footprint.

Gravity Media is committed to helping reduce this footprint so as to contribute to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The aim is to do this by setting achievable carbon reduction targets, ensuring the business has consistent, sustainable internal policies which will encourage and empower all the Gravity Media team to take action.

As part of the ISO 14001 implementation project, Gravity Media has now also removed all general waste bins from employees’ desks and installed recycling points across all of its UK offices.

Gravity Media’s Operations Director, Warren Symonds commented; “As a team, we understand the importance of achieving our ISO accreditation and making the changes required for a sustainable society. We are working with Auditel to lower our carbon footprint to improve our environmental impact.”

25 January 2022, London – Gravity Media, a leading global provider of media production, creative services and facilities, announce they have appointed Carnstone, an independent management consultancy specializing in corporate responsibility and sustainability, to ensure the sustainable future of Gravity Media and to support them in achieving their ESG goals.

Gravity Media is starting 2022 with a commitment to reduce their carbon emissions and become an ESG leader in the sector. Initially focussing on the areas of Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, and Employee Wellbeing, Carnstone are working alongside Gravity Media to develop a comprehensive ESG strategy that will enable Gravity Media to realise their goals.

At a time when issues like climate change, Diversity and Inclusion, and biodiversity have never been more important, this partnership will be an example of the work that can be done by businesses to be more sustainable and achieve their own ESG goals.

With strong employee engagement across all levels and functions of the business, Gravity Media has a very solid foundation to build on. Spokespeople from each organisation have commented positively on the partnership –

Mr. John NEWTON, CEO of Gravity Media, said: “At Gravity Media we recognise that we all have a role to play to contribute to a more sustainable future.  We are passionate about playing our part in that journey and are excited to announce our partnership with Carnstone in developing the next stage of our long term ESG strategy. Our aim is to create and implement a strategy that not only contributes to a more sustainable future but also ensures we promote diversity and inclusion in our industry, fostering a culture where our employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work. Our strategy will allow us to create long term value for our organisation, our stakeholders and wider society, whilst sustaining and enhancing our natural resources for future generations.”

Mr. Paul BURKE, Senior Partner at Carnstone, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Gravity Media on the development of their sustainability strategy. We’ve already been impressed by the company’s ambition and senior level commitment. We want to harness these strengths to produce an approach that addresses its main sustainability challenges and positions Gravity Media as a leader within its sector.”

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