Sustainability

Invested £1m into energy reduction measures, such as low energy lighting, pool covers and energy efficient motor controls. That's over £8m invested into green technology in the last four years.

Reduced energy consumption by a further 7% in 2023, that's a total reduction of 23% over four years.

Reduced carbon emission by over 700 t/C02e through use of solar electricity.

Our venues now have 70 solar arrays which generate 3.5m kWH of green electricity. Approximately 3.5% to our total demand.

Achieved a 36% recycling rate by weight across all facilities.

Committed to ensure that no waste from our centres and libraries ever goes to landfill.

Ensured that all catering food waste is sent for composting and electricity generation.

Achieved ISO14001 environmental management certification.

Become REGO Certified with green electricity purchasing.

Introduced the UKs first biodegradable Library cards.

• Reduce energy use by 20% over the next five years.
• Reduce carbon emissions by 25% (50,000 t/C02e) over the next five years.
• Install 30 more solar arrays over the next five years.
• Install 50 zero carbon heat pumps over the next five years.
• Achieve a 50% recycling rate by 2027.
• Provide "Managing your business sustainably' training to all General Managers over the next three years.
• Convert all essential company vehicles to electricity over the next five years.
• Stock a range of sustainable and healthy food products in our catering outlets.
• Work closely with our local authority partners on Government funding schemes to further reduce energy consumption and carbon reduction.
• Improve energy efficiency and lower emissions through our BMS (building management systems) monitoring and support hub.