Edgbaston | Warwickshire County Cricket Club

Sustainability

Our ambition to be the most sustainable cricket stadium in the UK.

For a sustainable future

At Edgbaston, we understand the importance of sustainable practices and ensure they are at the centre of everything we do.

We aspire to be leaders in the sporting and event industry and develop leading sustainable ways to deliver all our events, packages and operations.

To achieve our targets, all aspects of operations and sustainability are considered. Our Pledge is to;

Reduce Our Energy Usage
Increase Recycling & Improve Waste Management
Reduce Our Carbon Footprint
Invest in Education, Health & Wellbeing

“At Edgbaston, we have the opportunity to have a huge impact on our local environment. We welcome thousands of visitors each year and if we can make some positive changes to the way we operate it’s going to have a real effect.”

Lydia Carrington

Sustainability Manager

Our Sustainable Strategies

Reducing Energy Usage

Through a strategic partnerships and working closely with our suppliers, we are identifying and delivering energy saving projects with the purpose of enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future.

Recycling & Waste Management

Our aim is to recycle as much as possible and operate a zero waste to landfill policy. We will eliminate single-use plastics, develop our waste segregation and give back to the local community.

Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

We are proud of our home in the heart of the West Midlands and want to make sure that as much of the produce we use at Edgbaston as possible is sourced from local, like-minded suppliers.

Education, Health & Wellbeing

With the appointment of a dedicated Sustainability Manager, we’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where we can learn and grow together.

Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 by 2030

Our goal is to operate as a Net Zero venue across Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and continue to deliver our events using the most sustainable practices.

Our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact in the lives of our staff, customers, communities and environment and we have the opportunity to take climate action and create social value through our business, projects, company culture, and strategic partnerships.

Electric Vehicle Chargers

In order to support and accommodate more environmentally-friendly vehicles, we now have 10 EV charging points in the stadium car park.

“Our aim is to maintain our customer-centric approach, ensuring our clients can still create the event they want, but in a sustainable way.”

Lydia Carrington

Sustainability Manager

Want to know more?

At Edgbaston we believe it’s important to listen to our customers. If you would like to know more about our sustainability practices or would like to discuss how we can make your event greener, please contact our Events Team on 0121 369 1994 (opt 2) or at .