Following a partnership announcement earlier this year, charitable social enterprise BH Live is delighted to have already received Green Mark accreditation at two of Bournemouth’s leading event and leisure venues; Bournemouth International Centre and Littledown.
Both venues are operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
Bournemouth International Centre
Littledown
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainability, BH Live has achieved internationally recognised environmental certification – assuring its customer, employees and partners they are operating to recognised environmental standards.
“Achieving Green Mark certification is a great way to demonstrate our commitment to environmental sustainability,
says Roy Clarke, BH Live’s Head of Technical Operations
“We have a robust Environmental Strategy Management Plan across our entire organisation. Thanks to the Green Mark process which underpins this, we are improving our environmental performance and integrating recognised environmental management best practice into our business operations. Part of this involves measuring and taking action to reducing our carbon footprint. We are also dedicated to using less materials and managing waste better – to recycle, reuse or repurpose where possible. Activities are supported by our local authority partners and Green Champions in each building we operate are helping to rollout initiatives at a grass roots level.”
“The process is rigorous and involves submitting detailed information about the venues, along with supporting evidence. Using the Green Mark plan has helped us create a framework to make sure we have the correct tools to monitor and reduce emissions going forward.”
The charitable social enterprise is working towards achieving Green Mark accreditation at the other centres and venues it operates across Dorset, Hampshire and London.
BH Live’s target is to be net zero carbon by 2030 and carbon neutral by 2035.
Councillor Mark Anderson, BCP Council Portfolio Holder for Environment, comments:
“We want to lead our communities towards a sustainable future and it’s great to see our partners at BH Live hitting the mark in achieving this internationally recognised certification for environmental sustainability. We understand that best practice and high standards in these areas locally, will ensure we remain one of the best coastal places in the world in which to live, work, invest and play.’’
Green Mark Director, Dave Price, adds,
“Green Mark is assisting BH Live across their portfolio to achieve their goal of being Net Zero carbon by 2030. Through the implementation of the Green Mark framework BH Live is gaining deeper insight into their environmental impact, whilst identifying areas to reduce utilities and waste further in the future. The Green Mark team would like to celebrate the fact that Bournemouth International Centre and Littledown have achieved their Level 1, meaning they are one step closer to achieving their sustainability goals”
Find out more about BH Live at bhlive.org.uk.
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Green champions at Bournemouth Internatiaonal Centre and Littledown
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About BH Live
BH Live is a leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
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About Bournemouth International Centre
Bournemouth International Centre is operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
Set in the heart of Bournemouth, with panoramic views across the bay, it is the south coast’s premier conference, exhibition, entertainment, and hospitality venue, with licensed capacity for up to 10,000 visitors. Four main halls and a variety of smaller meeting and hospitality areas can be scaled to host events such as multi-hall conferences, exhibitions, meetings, music concerts, dance and comedy performances.
For more visit bic.co.uk. Get social with us:
Twitter @BHLIVE_UK and @bhlivetickets
Facebook @BournemouthInternationalCentre
About Littledown Centre
Littledown is operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
Set in 47 acres of parkland, Littledown has some of the finest leisure, swimming, football and gym facilities in the country.
It is ranked among the top performing leisure centres in the UK, is accredited by quality scheme QUEST and is a National Fitness Award winner for the Local Authority/Leisure Trust Gym of the Year and finalist for the Best Group Exercise Gym of the Year.
It has more than 1.2 million attendances a year and is home to clubs including BH Live’s Swimming Academy, Swim Bournemouth, Littledown Juniors Football Club and Play Football.
The venue has one of the largest gyms in the UK with personal training, an exercise referral and children’s activity programme. Hundreds of weekly group exercise classes are offered including the Les Mills programme.
Indoor facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, 17-metre teaching pool, a splash pool and spa. There is a large sports hall for events and multi-sport activities including trampolining, badminton, table tennis, football and gymnastics. The venue also has a café, bar and soft play facility.
Outdoor features include six floodlit 3G rubber crumb training pitches, grass football pitches, parkland for recreation and events, a cricket pitch and pavilion, lake, children’s playground, a paddling pool (open summer months only), outdoor catering and free customer parking for up to three hours seven days a week.
For more visit bhliveactive.org.uk.
Get social with us:
Twitter @bhliveactive
Facebook @littledowncentre