Last updated: April 2024
OUR COMMITMENT
We are reducing our impact on the environment through actions such as less reliance on fossil fuels and minimising waste; and working closely on joint actions with our local authority partners.
We are committed to become carbon net-zero by 2050, with an ambition to hit this target sooner.
We know our buildings use a lot of energy so we invested over £1m in 2023 on energy reduction measures such as LED lighting, pool covers and energy efficient motor controls. Thats over £8m invested into green technology over the last four years.
As a result we've been able to reduce energy consumption by 7% in 2023, a reduction of 23% over the last four years.
OUR PROGRESS
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% ot 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.
*Through GLL's corporate waste contracts. In some centres our council partners are responsible for waste collection and may have different policies.
OUR FUTURE COMMITMENTS
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.
Provide "Managing your business sustainably' training to all General Managers over the next three years.
Convert all essential company vehicles to electricy over the next five years.
Achieve a 50% recycling rate by 2027.
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.