Sustainability

The Royal Armouries undertakes and promotes the highest standards of environmental practice to ensure it is operating as a socially responsible organisation both locally and globally. It recognises that protecting the environment is essential for the future and has a policy and event checklist that increases awareness of sustainability amongst staff, service providers, clients and the local community.

The Venue proactively evaluates and adapts its policies and practices and has acted across all areas of the business to become more sustainable. It has received Silver accreditations from Green Tourism and Greengage Solutions and has been working closely with both organisations on ways in which we can continue to deliver improvements and innovations. These accreditations recognise hotels and conference venues that meet high standards of sustainability.

The following areas are key to the sustainability drive

Catering

Good food relies on good, fresh ingredients. Without them we would not be able to create our delicious meals. Ensuring we will continue to have access to good products in the future requires a commitment to sustainable practices and is something we take very seriously.

Wherever possible using energy efficient catering equipment
Reducing food waste by only buying what is needed
Sourcing seasonal and local produce wherever possible
Eliminating single use plastic throughout the Centre including straws, cups and bottles
Resealable and recyclable aluminium cans have replaced plastic bottles
We incorporate local seasonal produce into our menus, which minimises the overall food miles and ensures that we know the origin and route to market of all the products we use.
Our seafood comes from certified sustainable sources
Coffee and tea are Fairtrade
One Water mineral water, all the profits of which go to funding better access to clean water in Africa.

Waste

Reducing waste through reusing and recycling
Using biodegradable cleaning products
All tissues and paper towels are made from recycled paper
Smart taps reduce water consumption

Sustainable Practices

Reducing packaging where possible e.g. milk served in jugs and containers (eliminating usage of thousands of single use plastic items)
Supporting local charities by providing donations of goods e.g. fareshare
All new fittings, furnishings and installations are as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible
Whenever feasible, procuring from local suppliers that provide environmentally friendly goods and services

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 Venue
Reduction of our Carbon footprint

Travel

Bicycle racks available to staff in the garage and there is a Santander Cycle docking station opposite the Venue
Visitors are encouraged to use public transport with directions to the nearest public transport and walking options provided on the website