Situated just outside Hereford city centre with striking views of the Welsh mountains, Hereford Racecourse is proud to be part of a region steeped in rural tradition. We recognise the vital role our surrounding landscape plays - not just in the beauty it offers our racegoers, but in the lives and livelihoods of our local farming community.
We are dedicated to enhancing and protecting the environment in everything we do, from reducing waste and the use of single-use plastics, to improving energy efficiency across our racecourse and facilities. We work with local suppliers wherever possible, not only to reduce our carbon footprint, but to support local businesses and agricultural producers within our community.
We’re constantly reviewing and renewing our practises to ensure Hereford Racecourse remains a positive presence for future generations. Because racing may be our passion, but looking after our land and community is our promise.
✅ We have achieved Zero waste to Landfill across 9 sites with a target for all sites by 2025, including 50% of waste to recycling by 2026
✅ Food waste collections to create bio fuels are already in place, with further focus on food wastage across the business
✅ We use recycled and reusable packaging wherever we can
✅ All our tea and coffee is ethically sourced from responsible suppliers
✅ Eggs purchased are alliance stamped and Red Tractor approved
✅ All our meat is responsibly sourced and 80% Red Tractor approved
✅ All fish is sourced responsibly with suppliers linked and certified to MSC
✅ 100% sustainably sourced cocoa in all of our chocolate purchases
✅ All our suppliers are accredited and audited yearly with their key CSR policies a priority including modern slavery
✅ We are aiming for British Seasonal sourced fruit and vegetables on the menus with a higher plant-based menu choice across the business by 2024
✅ LED lighting is being implemented across the sites and we have a commitment to continue investing in upgrading all lighting to LED across the group
✅ We have reduced fuel usage in catering with the use of recyclable eco burner fuel cans
✅ ARC has a commitment for all new build developments to have solar power
✅ We have eliminated plastic straws, cups, cutlery and food packaging and utilize ECO cups at large events
✅ All our bottled drinks are 100% recyclable PET bottles and reusable crockery is used for tea and coffee refreshments in meetings
✅ Further reduction of SUP in all areas by 2025
All of our venues, in addition may have other sustainable benefits in their offer. Contact the team to find out more on enquiries@your-venue.co.uk
