Policy and Commitment
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Clean/Renewable Energy
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In 2015, the club installed a biomass plant for its heating and hot water at the Florence Park training ground, which will reduce the carbon emissions by approximately 17,000kG https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2015/august/us-feel-the-heat/
Energy Efficiency
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Sustainable Transport
- Supporters are encouraged to travel by bike, by foot, by public transport (bus and train) or by car share to the JobServe Community Stadium. https://www.cu-fc.com/tickets/matchday-travel/
- There are a good number of bike racks and a bike shed for people wishing to cycle to a matchday. https://www.cu-fc.com/tickets/matchday-travel/
- Supporters can hire a bike from the train station and are advised to look at the ‘Bike and Go’ website for more details. https://www.cu-fc.com/tickets/matchday-travel/
- The club implemented a ‘Parking Exclusion Zone’ on matchdays https://www.cu-fc.com/tickets/matchday-travel/
- In July 2014, the club had three electric vehicle charging points installed at the stadium. https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2014/july/us-are-charged-up/
Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal
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Waste Management
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Water Efficiency
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Plant based/low carbon food
- The club’s Conference and Events Menus include multiple vegetarian options. https://www.cu-fc.com/venuehire/food–drink/
Biodiversity
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Education
- Colchester United Football in the Community states ‘Planet League’ is included in its Premier League Primary Stars programme for 2022/23 https://www.cu-fc.com/fitc/our-programmes/education/premier-league-primary-stars/
Communication and Engagement
- Colchester United Football in the Community participated in Planet League. Club captain Tommy Smith encouraged supporters to sign up to the competition via a video on the Community’s Twitter page. https://twitter.com/ColU_FITC/status/1579458919881375745
- Club captain Tommy Smith was named as the Environmental Sustainability Ambassador for the club’s 2022/23 community programmes. https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2022/october/community-ambassadors/
- Raised awareness of Rob Green and Dean Windass’ promotion of using smart meters https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2021/may/efl-smart-energy/
Additional information
Information sourced directly from Colchester United F.C website and third party websites
Information updated 07 March, 2023.
