Coventry Building Society Achieves Green Tourism Certification
Coventry Building Society Arena has been awarded an internationally renowned certification as it continues to drive sustainable practices across its operations.
The leading venue for business, sport and entertainment has become one of the first organisations in the West Midlands to be presented with a Green Tourism Award through a partnership with West Midlands Growth Company
The comprehensive process saw the Arena provide sustainability evidence in 18 categories relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG).
It has been awarded bronze certification and will now work with Green Tourism toward progress to achieving the silver and gold level awards.
Coventry Building Society Arena recently announced a new sustainability partnership with E.ON to drive its continued decarbonisation.
This will see the potential installation of solar panels on its roof and accessible electric vehicle charging choices for visitors, and planned upgrades to the Arena’s existing heating and cooling system.
The venue has made significant positive progress to be more sustainable over the last two years, including the elimination of single-use plastic packaging in the venue, reducing waste and ensuring as little is sent landfill as possible.
Coventry Building Society Arena through its decarbonisation work with Skoot.Eco has also planted 20,427 trees, while monetary donations from visitors to the Arena has helped to fund the equivalent removal of 825.78kg of plastic waste from coastlines.
It has also expanded its work with local suppliers, with the majority of its meat now sourced from a three-mile radius and working with local sustainable packaging supplier Purple Planet Packaging.
The venue also collates sustainability data from all core suppliers and is consolidating deliveries to reduce CO2 emissions from unnecessary transport.
The Green Tourism award also recognises the contribution made to the local community and economy by Coventry Building Society Arena. Last year the venue hosted 55 community tours for 1,429 people. The Arena also hosted five school visits and supported seven local charities, including hosting One Day at Christmas for 200 guests in December.
Tom Davies, Head of Supply Chain at Coventry Building Society Arena, said: “We’re proud to have achieved bronze and this will give us a great foundation to build from as we target silver and gold certification.
“Achieving this accreditation is recognition of the hard work put in by the team in recent years to enhance our sustainable practices, including encouraging our partners and visitors to be conscious of their environmental impact.
“Supported by our partners at E.ON, we are now entering a new phase of our sustainability strategy, as we continue to reduce our carbon footprint and positively impact the local community.”
West Midlands Growth Company has partnered with Green Tourism to offer funded support for hospitality businesses in the region.
To find out more about Green Tourism Certification visit www.green-tourism.com.
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