Shelbourne FC is dedicated to minimising the impact the club has on the environment. It is recognised that our operations have an impact on the local, national and global environment.
Because of this, the club is committed to taking steps where practicable to minimise any adverse impact that we may have on the environment.
The club is committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods.
We will encourage customers, suppliers, staff and supporters to share our view and work towards a more environmentally friendly football club.
Our Policy Aims:
- Improve environmental performance.
- Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
- Reduce and aim to eliminate usage of single-use products.
- Develop an “environmental culture” where environmental factors are considered as part of all business decisions.
- Raise awareness amongst our supporters and customers.
- Promote alternative forms of transport for fans and staff to and from Tolka Park and training facilities, utilising public transport, bicycles and car share.
Shelbourne FC aims to meet, and where possible, exceed the requirements of all relevant environmental legislation. We will regularly audit our compliance with such legislation and in doing so aim to improve our environmental performance wherever economically practical. It is recognised that a key element of achieving policy aims is through its implementation of the strategy.
Waste Management
Shelbourne FC realises that sustainable waste management is a key element of our environmental strategy. As such we undertake to recycle materials wherever possible and to reduce the production, use and disposal of any material that is not reusable. We will try and work with our suppliers to ensure that they recognise and reduce the environmental impact of their products and transportation. The club strives to minimise waste across our operations. Key measures include:
- Separation of waste into “general waste” and “mixed recycling”.
- Separation and recycling of glass.
- Separation and recycling of green waste e.g. grass cuttings.
Energy and Water Use
Shelbourne FC will aim to use energy and water as efficiently as possible.
Usage of all energy and water will be kept to a minimum with various control measures put in place to reduce where practicable.
- Use of push taps in sinks.
- Use of push taps in the changing room shower facilities.
Procurement
Where possible Shelbourne FC will:
- Source materials that are “environmentally friendly” or contain a high amount of recyclable/recycled material.
- Reduce/eliminate the use of single use materials and plastics.
Transport
Shelbourne FC will work closely with contractors and commercial partners to plan and develop our environmental performance. We will look for opportunities to promote environmental best practice and encourage our customers to take positive action in areas such as transportation and recycling.
Future Developments
Shelbourne FC will continue to assess and reduce our environmental performance during the planning of refurbishment works and redevelopment of all our facilities. This will include ensuring all works reduce the current energy footprint as well as ensuring that the contractors used both adhere to the club’s policy as well as have their own.
Board of Directors
The club’s board is fully committed to the implementation of this policy and will give continued support to those authorised to carry it out.