SEC Ltd (SEC) is aware of the potential impact that the
events staged at the Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC)
can have on the environment. It is committed to further
growth and development of its exhibition, conference and events
business and intends to pursue this objective whilst operating the
venue in an environmentally sustainable way wherever possible. To
formalise this commitment, the following policy statement has been
produced.
SEC recognises its responsibilities in promoting best practice
among staff, clients, contractors and suppliers. We shall therefore
collaborate with business partners as well as government agencies
and industry affiliations to develop and adopt more environmentally
friendly policies.
As a minimum, SEC will comply, whilst aiming to surpass, the
relevant legal requirements with the objective of gaining formal
accreditation. This will be achieved in a number of ways, by:-
- minimising energy wastage and by becoming more energy
efficient
- using electricity generated only by renewable
sources
- reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill
- maintaining plant and machinery to ensure they are
running at maximum efficiency
- replacing old plant with more efficient types as soon
as possible
- introducing recycling wherever possible
- using environmentally friendly or fully biodegradable
materials for cleaning
- reducing the use of paper and using recycled paper
for all office requirements and promotional materials
- making use of technology to reduce waste and improve
efficiencies
- educating staff, contractors and clients to heighten
environmental awareness and personal responsibilities
- creating a database of preferred suppliers who
maintain a strong environmental policy
- review emerging technologies to see how further
improvements can be made
- work with the Carbon Trust to assess and reduce
SECC's carbon footprint
- in association with the local authority and transport
providers, develop a green transport policy and encourage the
public to use public transport when visiting SECC
- setting up a "Cycle To Work Scheme" allowing staff to
buy a cycle and related safety equipment at a reduced cost
- specifying that all timber used by SEC comes from
sustained or managed forests
- the introduction of water saving measures in all the
washrooms in the Centre
- encourage other partner organisations such as
hoteliers and restaurateurs to adopt similar policies and project
Glasgow as an environmentally friendly business destination
- continually reviewing our performance.
SEC also supports, "Trees for Life", the
conservation charity dedicated to the restoration and regeneration
of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland. For every
major conference staged at the Centre, SEC will sponsor the
planting of an acre of native trees, for smaller events, a grove of
eight trees will be sponsored. The objective is to link up several
fragments of the Caledonian Forest and re-establish a forest
corridor from Glen Moriston to Glen Affric in the north, creating a
continuous stretch of native woodland.
Trees for
Life
Wildlife at the
SECC
View our Green Policies document here...
