The British Film Institute is the national custodian of the British Film and Cinema industry. Its aim is to promote understanding and appreciation of Britain’s rich film and television heritage and culture.

The Institute was established in 1933 and operates from the following five major sites in the UK:

• Berkhamsted (National Archives)
• Gaydon
• Southbank (former National Film Theatre)
• IMAX (Waterloo)Warehouse
• Stephen Street, London (Head Office)

The British Film Institute employed approximately 100 staff on the Berkhamsted site.

In January 2008 JSH Energy Solutions conducted an Initial Opportunities Assessment Survey at the Berkhamsted site and identified 10No no cost/low cost Recommendations of energy saving opportunities, with payback periods from immediately to a maximum of 2 years, for the Company to implement in order to save both carbon dioxide emissions and money. If all of the Recommendations were implemented savings of approximately 20% could be achieved.