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 all of our sites in 2025, currently sending 53% of all waste to recycling in 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 across all our sites
✅ 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 and ESG policies a priority including modern slavery
✅ All our menus contain British Seasonal sourced fruit and vegetables with all sites offering plant - based dishes across all menus
✅ LED lighting is being implemented across 50% of our sites with the target of all LED lighting by February 2027 across the group
✅ We have reduced our fuel usage by 70% across our catering division with the use of recyclable eco burner fuel cans and zero disposable fuel pots going to landfill, energy efficient ovens. We are continually working with our partners to focus on energy saving
✅ ARC has a commitment for all new build developments to have solar power with 3 installed onto new developments in 2025
✅ All sites use recyclable cutlery and packaging with the phasing out of PET plastics being replaced by highly recyclable cans or glass
✅ All our bottled drinks are 100% recyclable PET bottles and reusable crockery is used for tea and coffee refreshments in meetings
✅ We will continue to reduce and develop key focus areas for more sustainable products
As part of our commitment to sustainability, Arena Racing Company has been working alongside the British Racing Authority and Sporting Giants, completing our Scope 1 & Scope 2's in 2026, and working towards understanding our Scope 3's
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
