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Sustainable Venues in Dumfries and Galloway

Here's our pick of the best sustainable venues for hire in Dumfries and Galloway perfect for eco-friendly conferences, green meetings and corporate events. All our sustainable venues listed are ECOsmart accredited with Greengage providing you with a complete peace of mind when organising your green meeting or event.

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How to Guide 21/11/24

Top Tips to Find a Sustainable Event Venue

Sustainability is important to people, businesses, and the world. Whether you are planning a corporate event, wedding, or any other gathering, choosing an eco-friendly venue can be a popular choice and make a significant impact. Using a green venue reduces your event's environmental footprint, and showcases your commitment to decarbonization and sustainable practices. One of the best ways to ensure that your chosen venue meets high environmental standards is to look for ECOsmart accreditation from Greengage Solutions.What is ECOsmart?ECOsmart is an accreditation awarded by Greengage Solutions to venues that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. This certification ensures that the venue meets stringent criteria in areas such as energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and sustainable procurement. By choosing a venue with ECOsmart accreditation, you can be confident that your event will align with your sustainability goals.Why choose an ECOsmart venue?Reducing environmental impactECOsmart venues have taken significant steps to reduce their carbon footprint. They implement energy-saving measures, such as using renewable energy sources and installing energy-efficient lighting and appliances. They also focus on reducing waste through recycling and composting programmes, as well as minimising single-use plastics.Preserve water at your eventWater is a precious resource, and ECOsmart venues prioritise water conservation. This includes using low-flow fixtures, recycling greywater, and maintaining landscaping with drought-resistant plants. These efforts help to preserve water resources and reduce the venue's overall water usage.Sustainable procurementECOsmart venues are committed to sourcing materials and services sustainably. This includes using locally-sourced, organic, and fair-trade products wherever possible. By supporting local suppliers and reducing the need for long-distance transportation, these venues help to lower their carbon footprint and support the local economy.Enhancing your guests’ event experienceHosting your event at an ECOsmart venue not only benefits the environment but also enhances the guest experience. Many eco-friendly venues offer unique settings and innovative solutions that can make your event memorable. From beautiful natural surroundings to creative eco-friendly amenities, guests will appreciate your commitment to sustainability.Demonstrate corporate social responsibilityBusinesses that use an environmentally sustainable venue for their event, such as an ECOsmart accredited venue, demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). It shows that your company values sustainability and is willing to take action to protect the environment. This can enhance your brand's reputation and appeal to environmentally-conscious clients and stakeholders.Finding an ECOsmart venueTo find the perfect ECOsmart venue for your event, visit chooseyourvenue.com. Within its selection of thousands of UK venues, chooseyourvenue.com offers a wide choice of green venues that have been awarded ECOsmart accreditation. Whether you are planning a conference, product launch, workshop, or private party, you can browse through various options to find a venue that aligns with your sustainability goals.Net-zero venues offer a net gainIn conclusion, choosing a sustainable venue for your event is a smart decision that benefits both the environment and your guests. By selecting an ECOsmart accredited venue, you can ensure that your event aligns with your eco-friendly values and makes a positive impact. Start your search today on chooseyourvenue.com and make your next event a great, and green, success!

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Industry News 28/08/24

The Venues Collection Achieves Significant Milestones in Future First Charter Goals for 2024

The Venues Collection is proud to announce that it has already achieved many of its ambitious 2024 Future First Charter goals, demonstrating the Group’s strong commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership. Highlights of Achievements:Reduced the Impact of Facilities: Zero Waste to Landfill: This goal has been achieved as all waste produced is either recycled, composted, or sent to energy recovery, ensuring zero waste goes to landfill. Energy Monitoring and Reduction: The Group has successfully installed energy monitoring systems on all five sites, with the last two installations completed this year. Tailored energy reduction strategies are now in place for each site. Water Saving Measures: This goal has been achieved with 640,000 litres of water saved per year across five venues. This has been achieved with the installation of low-flow showerheads during room refurbishments and regular maintenance. Waste Recycling: The Group has achieved the goal of recycling over 50% of overall waste last year and are on track to increase this to 60% this year. CO2 Emissions Reduction: The Venues Collection is on track to achieve the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by over 500 tonnes by the end of the year by installing energy efficient technology. Renewable Energy Generation: All of the electricity coming into venues is now from renewable sources. The venues are also on track to generate over 1 million kWh of renewable electricity, including 540,000 kWh from combined heat and power (CHP) systems. The additional energy from solar panels will be enough to drive an electric vehicle from the UK to Australia and back 26 times. Supported Natural Eco-systems: Static Aerated Compost System: The Group has already exceeded this target with the creation of static aerated compost systems at two venues (Sedgebrook Hall and Eastwood Hall) and will have rolled this out to all venues by the end of the year (the target was one venue) Solar Electric Vehicle Charging: As the first hotel group in the UK, The Venues Collection is proud to be installing solar electric vehicle charging points at all venues this year. Wildlife Support: Maintenance of native hedgerows and woodlands, as well as the creation of wildflower and meadow grass areas, continues to support local wildlife at all venues. For example, at Milton Hill Hotel there are areas left to wild flowers, with mowed paths for delegates to walk through and enjoy, whilst at Sedgebrook Hall and Eastwood Hall there are areas by the hotels left for wild flowers. Kents Hill Park has an area of woodland that is maintained but left to natural woodland. Biodiversity Initiatives: All venues are equipped with bat boxes, bird boxes, and insect hotels. There are beehives at three venues and even a Barn owl at Milton Hill Hotel to promote biodiversity. Sustainable Farming Education: The Venues Collection supports their sister company, Levy UK, with their Bio Hub Farm initiative, which educates current and future chefs and farmers on sustainable farming practices. Eco-friendly Travel: The team encourage the use of environmentally friendly transportation methods for travel to and from venues. All sites have bike racks and shower facilities for staff and delegates who wish to cycle. "Our dedication to environmental sustainability is evident through the significant progress we have made towards our 2024 goals," said Joanne Barratt, Managing Director of The Venues Collection. "These achievements underscore our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our venues and the events we host. A venue has a significant role to play in ensuring events are as sustainable as possible; organisers choose TVC venues because they can be sure we are doing everything we can to help them to create more sustainable events." The Future First Charter is a framework designed to shape and deliver the Group's social purpose initiatives and targets. With a focus on People Pledge, Food Focus, and Enriching Environments, The Venues Collection continues to lead the way in sustainable hospitality practices. The Venue Collection’s sustainable credentials also include attaining the 'silver' level in the Green Tourism 'Green Meetings' Standard, the world's largest sustainable certification program and achieving Venue Directory’s Green Accreditation. The Group was also the first to introduce carbon labelling on all menus (June 2022) and has a commitment to reach Climate Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.For more information about The Venues Collection and our Future First Charter goals, please visit https://www.thevenuescollection.co.uk/future-first-charter

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