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Sustainability
Sustainability Information
The QEII Centre recognises that protecting the environment is essential for the future.We are committed to improving our environmental performance through initiatives involving our staff, service providers, clients and the local community.
The QEII regularly reviews and adapts its policies and practices, identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impacts across its operations. We are proud to hold ECOsmart Gold accreditation from Greengage Solutions and continue to work closely with them to identify opportunities for ongoing improvemennt and innovation.
The following areas are key to the sustainability drive
Catering
Good food relies on, fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients. Protecting access to these resources requires a strong commitment to sustainable practices, which underpins our catering approach:
- Wherever possible using energy-efficient catering equipment
- Sourcing seasonal and local produce wherever possible
- Reducing food waste by careful planning and purchasing of only what is needed
- Replaced plastic bottles with resealable and recyclable aluminium cans
- One Water mineral water, profits supporting access to clean water in Africa
- Reduced printing by making menus available by QR code
- Our menus use Foodsteps carbon labelling, helping clients compare the carbon impact of dishes and make informed catering choices
Waste
- Reducing waste through reusing and recycling
- Using biodegradable cleaning products
- Installed smart taps to reduce water consumption
Responsible Practices
- Reducing single use plastic where possible e.g. such as serving milk in reuseable jugs and containers
- Supporting local charities by providing donations of goods including initiatives such as Wrap Up London
- Partnering with BeesMax a not-for-profit organisation, to support biodiversity though a hive of 10,000 bees in our fourth floor garden
- Environmental impact, energy efficiency, durability and responsible sourcing are considered when selecting new fittings, furnishings and installations
- Where practical, we prioritise local suppliers and consider the environmental credentials of the products and services they provide
Energy
- Monitoring of water and energy usage on an annual basis
- Motion sensitive lighting is used in the building
- LED lighting in place throughout the Centre
Travel
- Provide bicycle racks for staff and access to a Santander Cycles docking station opposite the Centre
- Encouraging the use of public transport, walking routes and sustainable options through our website and communications