Empowering Toronto staff to cut emissions with net-zero tools

City of Toronto

Mixed format
Education and learning

Motion graphics

Filming

Scriptwriting

Editing

Sound/Music Design

The City of Toronto's Net Zero Learning Project is an initiative designed to equip City staff with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. Focused on net-zero technologies, energy management, and sustainable building practices, the project delivers educational resources to drive operational improvements and building retrofits. Through this collaboration, the City aims to empower its workforce to play an active role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in City-owned buildings, aligning with broader environmental targets.

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Sandbox has created a robust suite of educational materials tailored to the needs of City staff. The project includes 28 videos, each under five minutes, paired with multiple-choice assessments to reinforce learning. These engaging and accessible resources were developed through a phased approach that involved pre-production content research and development, production b-roll capture, and post-production editing. To ensure the materials are both informative and actionable, the content was developed with input from subject matter experts and with a strong emphasis on net-zero carbon technologies.

This project directly supports the City of Toronto's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by fostering a culture of sustainable operations among its staff. The training materials empower employees with practical knowledge to implement energy-efficient practices and building retrofits. By focusing on user-friendly, impactful content, this initiative not only enhances the City's operational capabilities but also contributes significantly to its overarching climate action strategy, setting a model for municipal sustainability efforts globally.

CREDITS

Executive Producer: Boaz Beeri

Project Management: Madelaine Sawyers

Sr Producer: Aaron Hancox

Design Lead: Claudia Galindo

Digital Learning Lead: Aarti Motala

Script Writing: Jade Blair

Cinematography: Mark Klassen

Asset Development: Kiija Gargarello, Rae Quimbo, Mar Martin, Pauline Murça

Post-Production: Dylan Butler, Daniel Haack

Animator: Zack Lamoureux, Luciano Paz, Matt Shoesmith

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