Environmental Initiatives
We believe that people, prosperity and the planet should be part of every business decision we make to leave a lasting and positive legacy and impact on our environment and society.
ICC Belfast offer a variety of employment opportunities through our partnership with Work+ and work closely with our suppliers to drive real, sustainable environmental change. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations, working with our partners and clients to facilitate sustainable events and are proud to be the first Green Meetings Gold certified conference venue on the island of Ireland.
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.
Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were adopted in 2015 by the 193 United Nations (UN) member states. Our sustainability initiatives align closely with the following goals:
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 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. Our vision is to to deliver world-class business and entertainment events that benefit everyone – socially, culturally, and economically.
ICC Belfast Green Team
At ICC Belfast, sustainability is more than ticking boxes, we want to make a real difference by creating a practical strategy that delivers results and we do this by placing it at the heart of every decision we make.
Our goal is to reduce the environmental impact of our business through the adoption and promotion of sustainability principles to provide a safe and sustainable environment for our team, clients and customers, as well as our communities.
Our Green Team meets on a monthly basis to move forward our sustainability goals and agree on realistic deadlines. This has propelled all of our environmental and sustainable business practices forward and allowed us to bring together a cohort of colleagues from every department.
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
Supplier Ecosytem
We prioritise locally sourced, organic ingredients to create menus that showcase the best of Northern Ireland. Event organisers can choose from a variety of options, including plant-based and low-waste dishes, designed to minimise environmental impact while delivering exceptional flavour. Our serviceware is reusable, recyclable, or compostable, aligning our practices with our commitment to sustainability.
Our catering partners goal is to be a positive influence and contributor to the ecosystem that we, our families and our communities live in.
Each supplier is carefully considered by ICC Belfast's catering partners to ensure every delegate experiences an authentic taste of Northern Ireland when they visit ICC Belfast.
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