Environmental Policy 2012 - Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

Policy

The threats posed by climate change are key challenges facing global society and industry today.

Live Nation and Motorpoint Arena recognise that the management of the venue creates an environmental impact through the use of energy, the transport of goods and people, the use of natural resources and the generation of large volumes of waste that contribute to the pressing global threats of climate change and resource depletion.

Motorpoint Arena understands the moral and business imperatives of integrating sustainable solutions into the heart of the business and is committed to continually improving the environmental performance of the venue.

Objectives

The aim of this policy is to establish Motorpoint Arena in a leadership position for sustainable venue management in the entertainment sector. This is to be achieved through establishing environmental management systems and working towards the following objectives;

• 85% of all venue waste from both FOH and backstage to be recycled, the remaining 15% to be degraded by bacteria and used for compost where possible
• 10% reduction in energy use per show compared to 2010
• Review all purchasing decisions for more sustainable options on all future projects
• Training & awareness programs for all staff
• Communication of environmental performance to all incoming shows and the audiences; i.e., through poster sites in public areas and the venue website
• Obtain 2* certification from Julies Bicycle

Scope

This policy applies to all Motorpoint Arena events and all staff working for or on behalf of Motorpoint Arena. This policy is available publicly and all staff are aware of the policy.

www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk

Clear Presentations Ltd

Clear Presentations are the exhibition shell scheme and audio visual supplier for the Eco-Schools exhibition 2012. As an agency they are committed to sustainability and to reducing the impact that the events they manage have on the environment.

Clear's sustainability guidelines and principles are very important to them, and to KBT, and they are committed to implementing their ideas to help us and other clients hold more sustainable events.

The way in which Clear ensure events are sustainable include:

• Selecting sustainable venues.
• Encouraging delegates to use public transport.
• Sourcing local and ethical products and services.
• Limiting and reducing energy consumption.
• Providing locally sourced and healthy menu options.
• Using recycled and reusable products and materials.
• Using electronic communication in the lead up to an event to reduce the need for printed materials.
• Ensuring our events are fully accessible for all delegates.

As a company, Clear have also changed the way they work to ensure they are sustainable in all of their approaches to work. This includes:

• Having dedicated recycling waste paper bins throughout their offices.
• Changing company vans to ones that are more efficient and therefore reduce carbon emissions.
• Wherever possible their staff car share to reduce the number of vehicles they send to any single event.
• Recycling and reusing event materials post event wherever possible.
• All printed materials they produce are on recycled materials and they use a printer that is FSC certified for any out-sourced printing.

www.clearpresentations.com