Policy and Commitment
- Grimsby Town Football Club’s Environmental Policy can be found on the club’s website here. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- The policy covers the club’s approach to monitoring, measuring & management, recycling, electricity, heating, solar, water, travel and the club’s commitment to the future. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- The club is a United Nations Sports for Climate Action Signatory on the Race to Zero https://unfccc.int/climate-action/sectoral-engagement/sports-for-climate-action/participants-in-the-sports-for-climate-action-framework – eq-2
- Is an EFL Green Clubs member. https://www.efl.com/-more/efl-green-clubs/
- Announced myenergi as the Official Club Shirt Sponsor for the 2022/23 season. myenergi is best known for zappi, its electric vehicle charger. https://gtfc.co.uk/grimsby-town-fc-announces-iconic-sponsorship-deal/
Clean/Renewable Energy
- Installed solar panels at its Cheapside training ground. These panels supply green energy for the building and supply electricity to the National Grid. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
Energy Efficiency
- You will see below the Grimsby FC have a large number of excellent energy efficiency efforts in place. In terms of the points we have allocated as part of our matrix, we haven’t given 2 points as they did not share or verify any of this information with Sport Positive, and we can’t be sure that these efforts extend to all club sites or that they are all still in place.
- All utilities are monitored on a monthly basis using ‘Tracesoft’ system to record meter readings remotely and wirelessly download data into an excel spreadsheet. The results are analysed for variances and to identify areas for improvement. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- All non-essential electrical equipment & apparatus is switched off between home fixtures & events, including coolers, chillers and refrigerators. A system of checks by supervisors ensures staff adhere to this policy. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Any light fitting that requires replacing is automatically replaced with an LED unit. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Where possible the club is also retrofitting existing units with LED tubes. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Motion or door activated lighting has been installed where practical. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Staff are encouraged to switch off all non-essential lighting when moving round the building and premises. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Timing devices are used if necessary to limit the amount of energy consumed by electrical appliances. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- All non-active computers are switched off when not in use. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Timer clocks are checked on a monthly basis to ensure the minimum period of operation to heat the premises & water is achieved. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- All radiators are thermostatically controlled and set to minimum levels for comfort. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Zonal controls enable efficient management of heating within the building. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Worked with Smart Energy Greater Lincolnshire, a council-led scheme to help businesses cut carbon emissions. An old heating system at Blundell Park stadium has been replaced with a new, highly efficient zonal controlled one with the help of grant funding from the project https://commerce-industry.co.uk/2019/10/16/grimsby-town-goes-green-with-help-from-smart-energy-greater-lincolnshire/
Sustainable Transport
- Encourages supporters to use public transport wherever practical. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Public transport (train and bus) travel to Blundell Park is promoted on a ‘Visitors & Fans’ page on the club’s website. https://gtfc.co.uk/visitors/
- Away day travel guides are created for each away fixture and the club lists public transport options (where possible) to get to opposition team’s stadiums. https://gtfc.co.uk/rochdale-travel-guide/
- The Mariners Travel Club takes a coach to every first team away fixture. https://gtfc.co.uk/visitors/
Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal
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Waste Management
- All waste from Blundell Park and the club’s training ground (Cheapside) is sent for recycling to Ellgia Waste Management Site in Scunthorpe. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Other waste is sorted by Ellgia Waste Management Site in Scunthorpe. (85% of waste is recycled) https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Committed to recycle waste as far as practicably possible. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- At Blundell Park there are designated recycling bins for bottles, paper, card and grass. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Where possible the club will endeavour to use recycled stationery & equipment including paper & printer ink cartridges. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Mobile phone & ink cartridges are sent separately for recycling. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Recycles existing stationery by reusing folders and making use of the blank side of letters & correspondence as note/scrap paper. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Ensures that lighting, waste and office supplies are recycled where practical. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Introduced dedicated recycling stations in four areas of the ground, helping to reduce the club’s carbon footprint by recycling the waste that is produced on match days. https://gtfc.co.uk/mariners-continue-recycling-push/
- A “GTFC green team” are recycling champions that assist fans in helping the club achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral. https://gtfc.co.uk/mariners-continue-recycling-push/
- Each of the club’s stands have their own dedicated station for recycling. These stations are dedicated for dry mixed recycling and take the following items: empty cans, empty plastic bottles, card & cardboard, paper & magazines and empty food containers. The club continues to actively encourage its supporters to use them when leaving their seats https://gtfc.co.uk/mariners-continue-recycling-push/
- Bins separating plastic from other waste items can be found in the Family Fan Zone https://gtfc.co.uk/mariners-continue-recycling-push/
Water Efficiency
- To reduce water usage, taps in all of the club’s public & staff toilets have been replaced with pressure /push taps limiting flow rate. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Where possible, push controls have been provided to control water flow to men’s urinals. Where this has not been possible, the club has installed motion activated sensors to manage water flow. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Players showers at Blundell Park & Cheapside are also push activated minimising water usage. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Following every home match day, water is switched off at the stopcocks in all areas where it is not required between fixtures. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
Plant based/low carbon food
- McMenemy’s Function Suite at the stadium serves: Vegan buttermilk burgers topped with BBQ pulled jackfruit, vegan cheese and onion rings, with lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion. Crispy skin-on fries, chunky chips, beer-battered onion rings or nachos. https://gtfc.co.uk/mcmenemys-to-show-fa-cup-tie-live-hot-food-menu-announced/
- Food on offer inside the ground includes a Cheese and Onion Pukka Pie https://gtfc.co.uk/visitors/
Biodiversity
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Education
- As part of Sky Ocean Rescue’s #PLPrimaryStars Plastic Pollution Challenge, Grimsby Town Sports & Education Trust held an interactive assembly at Woodlands Academy to help the children learn about the dangers of ocean plastic pollution. https://www.facebook.com/grimsbytownSET/videos/vb.1381410615463554/2263900483940674/?type=3&video_source=pages_video_set&_rdr
Communication and Engagement
- Grimsby Town Football Club’s Environmental Policy can be found on the club’s website here: https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Believes that as a club, it can help inspire and educate staff and supporters by promoting its policy. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Employees will be encouraged through regular communications to turn off computers, televisions and not to print documents or emails unless necessary. https://gtfc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gtfc-environmental-policy.pdf
- Joined Planet League, a football and sustainability tournament inspiring schools and families to act on climate change. https://gtfc.co.uk/mariners-join-planet-league/
- The Mariners will be working with the Mariners Trust to engage with its supporters to highlight the importance of recycling facilities at the stadium and to help the club minimise its environmental impact. https://gtfc.co.uk/recycling-points-coming-to-blundell-park/
Additional information
Information sourced directly from Grimsby Town F.C website and third party websites
Information updated 07 March, 2023.
