Wolfram: File Encoding
Wolfram Notebook File Encoding
Wolfram Notebook is saved in pure 7-bits ASCII Characters. (even if it contains Math Symbol π or Emoji 😄 )
This is just for your info. You don't don't have to do anything.
WolframScript File Encoding
WolframScript files accept any encoding.
I recommend saving WolframScript in UTF-8 encoding.