*No updated information sent through for 2020 Table update. Points allocated based on 2019 information as far as possible*
Clean/Renewable Energy
– In 2013 the club identified its carbon emissions & offset them completely with carbon credits purchased from renewable energy projects around the world
Energy Efficiency
– Building management system in place
– Decreased consumption in heating, lighting and electrical equipment remotely controlled, lighting control sensors in most toilets
– Stadium house lights completely LED that use total power equivalent to one stand last year
– Over half the stadium is installed with LED lights with plans to make all concourses LED by close of season
Sustainable Transport
– Structured travel plan in place to reduce the number of cars going to stadium
– Staff are encouraged to car share were at all possible
Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal
– Single use plastic sachets removed from concourses
– Wooden forks and stirrers now used, along with paper straws, napkins are the recycled variety
– All food containers are from sustainable sources and recyclable
– The club is looking at reusable beer cups, hoping to trial by the end of the season
– In process of signing new contract for water coolers, plus provision of sports bottle for each member of staff to reduce plastic cups
Waste Management
– Comprehensive waste management programme in place
– Soon rolling out waste collection within the ground and compact to reduce waste collection to once a week
– Starting to bail cardboard on site to reduce on collection and recycle in bulk
– Just invested in the latest recycling bins for Villa park and BMH
Water Use
– Rainwater-collection system on the roof of the stadium’s Holte End section, provides water for irrigation around the facility & at a nearby garden
– Water-saving fixtures around the venue
Plant based/low carbon food
– Vegan hot dogs and curries are available on the concourse
– 85% of food sourced locally from surrounding of 5 counties, awarded Green Restaurant Award
Communication/Engagement
– No environment or sustainability policy or page but some information available on other pages of website, in club news and through third party websites (not in last 6 months)
Information sourced directly from Aston Villa FC staff, website and third party websites
Information updated January 23rd 2021