Samantha Leigh
Samantha is a Sustainability Consultant for the film, TV, and advertising industries with Green Spark Group. She got her start working on the ground as a Production Assistant in the sustainability department on a location and studio based drama in the Greater Toronto Area. Since then, she has worked with production companies, studios, agencies, and industry organisations across North America in support of a sustainable production transformation.
Sam has helped complete several industry research projects while working at Green Spark Group and enjoys analysing and interpreting data to improve knowledge and awareness. She shares her passion for sustainability by delivering training programs to groups of all sizes on production best practices and carbon calculation.
Sam was proudly SPEC Certified in Sustainability for Production in 2024, complimenting her Bachelors in Environmental Sustainability and current work toward a Masters in Sustainable Development. She is AdGreen-trained and experienced in using various industry carbon calculators including BAFTA’s albert and the Green Production Guide’s PEAR.
Sam was given the Rising Star Award by the Corporate Star Awards in 2024. By helping to bring sustainability knowledge and skills to the creative industries, she hopes to inspire and empower others to create the changes needed in today’s world.