ISO 14001:25
ISO 14001 is an independently audited system that recognises the highest level of governance and continuous improvement controls in sustainability on an international scale.
Sustainability
We believe the future depends on what we do in the present. We operate to ISO14001, the highest international standard for environmental management.
Learn more about our sustainability movement
Creating a sustainable advantage
People - Turning Our Promises Into Reality
We are improving lives – defining an inspiring purpose, caring for our community, and keeping you safe.
Planet - Our Environmental Movement
We are working better together – good sourcing, transporting, and producing, embracing the power of sustainable energy and technology.
Product - Our Drive To Lead the Way
We are working towards a future – managing business performance, collaborating with partners, building resilience, and retaining reputation.
Our Environmental Movement
We are on a continuous mission to ensure we are operating our business in an environmentally conscious way.
Discover more below about the progress we have made and the commitments we continue to make to our environmental movement.
Our Vision
To become a green, environmentally friendly venue – continually reducing our carbon footprint, water consumption, and waste production, ensuring our venues have the most positive impact on our community and environment.
Our Mission
To harness the power of people to create positive environmental change at our venues, empowering them to ensure that what we do today does not impact the lives of future generations.
What We Do
We Are Natural & Explorers
We Are Natural & Explorers
- We are surrounded by 230 acres of woodland and naturally offset 465 tonnes of CO2 annually
- We are exploring solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy to power our buildings. Watch this space…
- We use a Dali lighting system (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) which is designed to work in conjunction against external daylighting levels
We Are Responsible
We Are Responsible
- We divert 100% of our waste from landfills, of which 63% is recycled, and the remaining is used to create energy for community housing and businesses
- From day one, we provide ongoing environmental awareness training to our teams
- We have hydration stations throughout our venues to allow refills
- Our charging stations will support EV guests visiting our venues
- We are surveying our air quality to help our people stay healthy
We Reduce
We Reduce
- We use smart meters to monitor and reduce our energy usage wherever possible
- The architectural design was based around using as much natural daylight, natural cooling and heating as possible
- The Building Management System (BMS) allows us to control all major equipment to manage the conditioning of the building to match occupancy
We Repurpose
We Repurpose
- Bacteria consume the food we waste via anaerobic digestion, creating renewable energy in the local community
- We repurpose our waste oil into biodiesel, which reduces carbon emissions by 88% compared to fossil fuels
- We use combined heat and power to generate energy for our venues
We Are Recognised
ICC Wales, as part of The Celtic Collection, achieved the ISO 14001 accreditation in 2026. Prior to this it held The Green Dragon Environmental Standard since opening in 2019.
ISO 14000 in an independently audited system that recognises the highest level of governance and continuous improvement controls in sustainability on an international scale.
The Environmental Policy underpins how we operate.
The team plays an active part in setting industry standards, working with the Association of Event Venues (AEV) to drive more sustainable events.
AEV | Association of Event Venues
Our impact
ICC Wales recognises it has moral and social responsibilities to the environment and is committed to developing an environmentally responsible business.
Case studies
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Cyrraedd Yma
Hawdd ein cyrraedd - rydym dafliad carreg o draffordd yr M4, 95 munud o London Paddington, ac wedi'n cysylltu'n dda â phrif orsafoedd trên a meysydd awyr.
Fancy a bite?
Indulge in fantastic dining at The Celtic Collection’s nearby restaurants and bars, offering stylish settings and delicious menus—ideal for pre- or post-event relaxation.
Places To Stay
ICC Wales is conveniently located just off Junction 24 of the M4, with over 1,000 hotel rooms nearby.
Discover Wales
A truly warm welcome, or croeso (said croy-saw) as we say in Wales. We are told that our warmth of hospitality and breathtaking landscapes make our home somewhere really special, and we can’t wait to share it with you.