Assessing and monitoring sustainability in cultural organisations : how can a modular indicators framework improve sustainability in arts and cultural organisations?

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a framework of key sustainability indicators to enhance sustainability assessment in cultural organisations.
• Developed a framework consisting of 34 key sustainability indicators (KSI).
• Indicators are split into mandatory and optional categories across three progression levels.
• Embedded the framework in a Sustainability Management System for practical application.
• Facilitates strategic decision-making and benchmarking for cultural organisations.
• Encourages dialogue with funders and policymakers for improved sustainability.
• Generates comparable data and shared learning within the arts and cultural sector.