We know how important it is to all do our bit to help protect the environment. At Southwell Racecourse we take sustainability very seriously and constantly look for ways to improve. We are committed to a wider ARC sustainability roadmap for the whole group of racecourses and are keen to do whatever we can locally to go over and above the expectations.
We recycle as much as we can and have removed single use plastic from cutlery to straws and use ECO cups at our larger events. We are always looking for ways to reduce energy consumption, for example making sure all lighting is LED.
We carefully audit all suppliers across the business every year to make sure that they work to the same high sustainability standards as we do.
More information about the ARC sustainability policy is below.
✅ We have achieved Zero waste to Landfill across all of our sites in 2025, currently sending 53% of all waste to recycling in 2026
✅ Food waste collections to create bio fuels are already in place, with further focus on food wastage across the business
✅ We use recycled and reusable packaging across all our sites
✅ All our tea and coffee is ethically sourced from responsible suppliers
✅ Eggs purchased are alliance stamped and Red Tractor approved
✅ All our meat is responsibly sourced and 80% Red Tractor approved
✅ All fish is sourced responsibly with suppliers linked and certified to MSC
✅ 100% sustainably sourced cocoa in all of our chocolate purchases
✅ All our suppliers are accredited and audited yearly with their key CSR and ESG policies a priority including modern slavery
✅ All our menus contain British Seasonal sourced fruit and vegetables with all sites offering plant - based dishes across all menus
✅ LED lighting is being implemented across 50% of our sites with the target of all LED lighting by February 2027 across the group
✅ We have reduced our fuel usage by 70% across our catering division with the use of recyclable eco burner fuel cans and zero disposable fuel pots going to landfill, energy efficient ovens. We are continually working with our partners to focus on energy saving
✅ ARC has a commitment for all new build developments to have solar power with 3 installed onto new developments in 2025
✅ All sites use recyclable cutlery and packaging with the phasing out of PET plastics being replaced by highly recyclable cans or glass
✅ All our bottled drinks are 100% recyclable PET bottles and reusable crockery is used for tea and coffee refreshments in meetings
✅ We will continue to reduce and develop key focus areas for more sustainable products
As part of our commitment to sustainability, Arena Racing Company has been working alongside the British Racing Authority and Sporting Giants, completing our Scope 1 & Scope 2's in 2026, and working towards understanding our Scope 3's
All of our venues, in addition may have other sustainable benefits in their offer. Contact the team to find out more on enquiries@your-venue.co.uk
