Expert Insight
NIGHTLIFE & SUSTAINABILITY: WHAT YOU CAN DO
In the wake of COP26, we look at how can nightlife businesses can become sustainable and climate conscious.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “NET ZERO”? In simple terms, net zero is about equilibrium; by balancing the emissions you create, with their removal from the atmosphere. This is not an easy task, especially for nightlife and leisure businesses. It involves calculating emission inventory over a 12-month period, and creating a climate action plan.
When discussing the nightlife sector, Chief Executive Simon Heppner of Net-Zero Now said: “One of the things we’ve learned is this is a sector with a big impact and small margins. This is a sector where the climate impact is big and so the potential conversion cost is high and margins are low. Going net-zero will be really hard for this sector.”
This means their new initiative announced in July is all the more important. “[Transitioning to net zero] has got to be the only sensible commercial decision and, without the Government
leading on that through subsidies and taxes, we’re looking to industry leaders” said Heppner. And as under-30s become increasingly sustainability-minded, businesses setting a net zero commitment could help with hiring and retention of staff.
WHAT IS THE NET-ZERO PUBS AND BARS INITIATIVE? The Net Zero Pubs and Clubs initiative has been specifically designed to help pubs rise to this challenge with a sector approved standard and an online platform to guide you through the 4-step process.
The platform is easy to use and lays out the road for your business to go net zero. Once accomplished, it results in a credible certification which can be proudly displayed on your website or at your venue as well as delivering a tailored climate action report for your business helping you identify where you could improve your carbon footprint.
For businesses that have already calculated their emissions, Net-Zero have also provided a playbook and resources around emission reduction activity.
At NDML, we’re committed to supporting pubs and bars in everything they do, including improving their sustainability. The Net-Zero Bars and Pubs initiative provides venues with a simple tool to go net zero in compliance with the standard.
For more tips on sustainability, how to properly run a successful nightlife business, and risk
management solutions, contact NDML. Our experts are ready to discuss the unique needs of your venue.
ndml.co.uk
36 November 2021
www.venue-insight.com
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