At Sandwell Leisure Trust we recognise the importance of protecting the environment and have installed a number of measures to reuse and recycle trade waste and consumable materials.

We have also installed Combined Heat and Power (CHP), units at three of our larger leisure facilities that have larger energy requirements, Haden Hill Leisure Centre, Smethwick Swimming Centre and Wednesbury Leisure Centre. These units enable energy to be used more efficiently by converting excess heat into power to support the running of the facility.

We also work in partnership with our suppliers, local businesses and benchmark ourselves within the leisure industry to both develop new ways of working and adopt best practice.

Our sport and leisure centres have received Sandwell’s Business Environmental Charter Award ranging from Bronze to Gold standard. This Award recognises the commitment by staff in reducing the centres's impact on the environment. This also demonstrates the sites committment to supporting environmental issues at the facility and those of Sandwell as listed in Agenda 21.

Our Declaration

1. To acknowledge the effects of climate change.
2. To recognise the benefits that can be achieved through combating climate change.
3. Commit to actions towards reducing the effects and causes of climate and to reduce our carbon footprint.

Sandwell Leisure Trust also has an Environmental Policy detailing the trusts ongoing commitment. For further information email leisure@sandwell.gov.uk