Brighton and Hove Albion

Solar panels on the training ground rooftop
New electricity contract which commences in 2019 will be a green electricity provider

Free travel is offered to all fans within free travel zone
Public transport, walking and cycling advocated. Stadium has covered & secure cycle parking close by

Eliminated the use of plastic straws, stirrers and cutlery from the start of the 2018/19 season. Exploring removal of other single use plastics.
Removed plastic carrier bags from club shop
Plastic bottle tops from the stadium catering operation taken to ‘Lush for recycling’
Trialling paper cups as part of our match day catering operation and at design stage for a full roll out across the stadium
Use of smart dose concentrate systems which reduces plastic in the main containers both in size and quantity. This also enables recycling of trigger spray bottles at both venues
Introduction of recyclable microfibre cloths for cleaning which has reduced the amount of polypropylene disposable cloths being used
Introduction of steam cleaning of carpets and concourse floors has led to a reduction in the amount of chemicals used and therefore reduced a lot of associated plastic waste

Zero waste to landfill operation
Food waste; have supplied to the Real Junk Food Company of Brighton and various donations to other local food banks from match day catering operation.

Stadium has waterless urinals on all public concourses
Stadium water operation linked to lighting activation so doesn’t run 24/7 in some area

Vegan & vegetarian options available across the concourse on match days and increased plant-based foods by 20% across our retail areas
Support local food heroes and suppliers through menus and tariff’s; from Bolney wines and Harvey’s Beer to Brighton bakeries, smokehouses and butchers etc

No sustainability or environment page, some information available on club’s news articles and through third party websites

Information sourced directly from Brighton and Hove Albion staff, website and third party websites
Information updated January 23rd 2021

Brighton and Hove Albion 2019