Hauser & Wirth appoints Environmental Sustainability Manager

Hauser & Wirth is creating a new role of Environmental Sustainability Manager as part of its commitment to become a leader in environmental practices within the art sector. The position, to be filled by April, will oversee the gallery's plan to reduce carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2030, aligning with the Paris Agreement. Measures include assigning a "carbon budget" to each exhibition and art fair, comparable to financial cost controls. CEO Ewan Venters stated the gallery aims to protect the ecosystem and reduce its environmental impact. Iwan Wirth emphasized the need for both immediate action and long-term commitment. This move follows broader industry initiatives like the New European Bauhaus, the Gallery Climate Coalition, and the German Federal Cultural Foundation's carbon study. Hauser & Wirth has locations in Zurich, London, Somerset, Menorca, St. Moritz, Los Angeles, New York, and Hong Kong.