Southampton

CLEAN/RENEWABLE ENERGY

• No information found/provided

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

• First LED-lit stadium in Europe
• Carrying out a review of energy use (Aug 2019)

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

• Public transport advocated, as well as walking and cycling
• Introduced ‘Cycle to Work’ incentive scheme and offer mileage for anyone wishing to use a bicycle for work purposes

SINGLE USE PLASTIC REDUCTION/REMOVAL

• Removed all plastic straws and cutlery from sites
• Introducing re-usable pint cups on the concourse & in Fanzone
• Started to remove drinks contained in plastic bottles from St Mary’s, in process of reducing plastic water bottles from training ground
• Removed sachets of sauce from operation and are using more sustainable re-usable dispensers
• Positive results from initiatives with food suppliers on reducing the amount of packaging
• Using napkins made from 100% recyclable materials that are compostable

WASTE MANAGEMENT

• Committed to ensure waste is reduced, carrying out a review of waste management (Aug 2019)

WATER USE

• Currently reviewing water usage with an external specialist
• Currently in the process of reviewing the use of water fountains within our concourse areas – with a water refilling service already available at our kiosks
• Nine hydration stations have been installed across our training ground site

PLANT BASED/LOW CARBON FOOD

• Vegan Hot Dogs and burgers with Non-Gluten bread available on the concourse
• All suites have vegan menu options

COMMUNICATION/ENGAGEMENT

• Formed ‘Saints Sustainability’
• Signed up to Southampton City Council’s Green City Charter
• No sustainability or environment page on website but some club news coverage

 

Information sourced directly from Southampton FC staff, website and third party websites
Information updated January 24th 2021