Training & Resources

T The following modules provide training in different aspects of sustainability and focus on the potential benefits to your business, and the practical next steps that you can take:

Training module theme Potential benefits to your business
Utilities (energy and water)
  • Reducing your energy use will reduce emissions but also save you money and allow you to spend more on enhancing your visitor’s experience

  • Utilising renewable, clean energy sources can give you greater energy security in the face of national uncertainty, as well as an exhibit to attract more visitors

Waste and Recycling
  • Providing more recycling and waste facilities at tourist sites will make it cleaner and a more attractive place to visit

  • Re-using materials, rather than buying new, can save money

  • Purchasing local products and using local supply chains will further boost the local economy

Travel & Transport
  • Promoting public transport options will enhance accessibility for a wider diversity of visitors

  • Fewer cars driving around the site will improve air quality, safety and, therefore, visitor experience

Nature & Biodiversity
  • Many locations rely on a diverse natural environment to attract tourists; helping to protect wildlife and landscapes will mean that tourists continue to visit such sites

  • Boosting opportunities for wildlife where they do not currently exist will give more reasons for people to visit

Emissions
  • Establishing targets to reduce your emissions can lead to a more efficient business overall

  • Becoming greener can also provide growth opportunities in other areas, as well as opportunities to celebrate your environmental successes with visitors

Food & Drink
  • Growing your own fruit and veg will save your business money and provide healthier choices for consumers

  • Choosing local suppliers can reduce food and drink miles, as well as supporting the local economy

Adaptation & Resilience
  • Ensuring you are protected from the worst impacts of climate change (e.g. increased flooding) will minimise the risk of damage and associated costs

  • Becoming a more resilient business will also give you contingency plans in the face of national and global shocks such as energy price rises and pandemics