Environmental
It is our goal to reduce the environmental impact of our business through the adoption and promotion of sustainability principles.
PEOPLE, PROSPERITY, PLANET
We believe that people, prosperity and the planet should be part of every business decision so that there is a lasting positive impact on our environment and society. We are committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were adopted in 2015 by the 193 United Nations (UN) member states. There are 17 goals that address economic, environmental, and social impacts, and are designed to form a blueprint for growth, nationally and internationally, by 2030. They’re underpinned by 169 targets to help define progress.
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
Climate action
Life below water
Life on land
SUSTAINABILITY VISION
Environment is one of our eight company values, and we recognise the impact that our iconic venues have in Northern Ireland. We want to deliver world-class business and entertainment events that benefit everyone – socially, culturally, and economically. It is our goal to reduce the environmental impact of our business through the adoption and promotion of sustainability principles, providing a safe and sustainable environment for our team, clients and customers, as well as to our communities.
GREEN MEETINGS CERTIFIED VENUE
ICC BELFAST BECOMES FIRST GREEN MEETINGS CERTIFIED VENUE ON ISLAND OF IRELAND
ICC Belfast has been awarded the Green Meetings Gold Award, reflecting our investment in sustainability and commitment to the development of a sustainable tourism plan, in line with Belfast’s transformational resilience strategy; and supported through a city wide sustainable Green Tourism partnership funded by Belfast City Council and delivered by Visit Belfast.
SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
SUPPLIER ECOSYSTEM
When you choose ICC Belfast, you are choosing a venue that prioritises its local, sustainable supplier ecosystem. From farm to fork, we have an environment of transparency and drive for excellence not just with our in-house catering partners, but with the suppliers they work with to curate conference menus.
Each supplier has been chosen carefully by our catering partners to align with ICC Belfast’s sustainability goals.
Over 100 years of family business and great coffee. We are very proud to have developed a bespoke coffee blend with the team at Johnsons for use at ICC Belfast.
One of Northern Ireland’s best suppliers for fresh farm milk and ice creams. Rest assured that every drop of their milk is from a cow they know, that receives the best care and quality feed.
With their team of Master Butchers, they source their meats from small farmers and cut every order to specifications whether it’s the best Northern Irish beef, Mourne lamb or local chicken.
Northern Ireland has some of the finest fish and seafood in the world, and no one provides better quality than Ewing’s, whose smoked fish is rated one of the best in Ireland
As true artisan bakers Yellow Door produce all of our own breads from top quality untreated, unbleached flour, natural fats and oils, free range eggs, Irish milk and buttermilk.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ICC Belfast works with Workplus, an apprenticeship scheme which redefines work and education in Northern Ireland. Through ICC Belfast’s commitment to the My Head Start campaign, there are currently two team members, Daniel Warke and Emma Rea, completing Higher-Level Apprenticeships in Customer Service and Event Operations.
Workplus runs two campaigns each year – in August and January. For further information on apprenticeship opportunities available or to apply visit www.workplus.app
BELFAST – A SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION
Collaborative efforts of Belfast’s tourism and events industry to become more sustainable has helped the city secure the position of 11th in the world in the 2023 Global Destinations Sustainability Index (GDS-Index).
This follows the launch of Belfast’s Resilience Strategy, the city’s first climate plan, which outlines 30 transformational programmes to transition the Belfast City Region to an inclusive, zero-emissions, climate-resilient economy within a generation.
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