Flemington Green Fields
Flemington Green Fields
Flemington Green Fields is dedicated to raising awareness of environmental sustainability and the VRC's sustainability programs. In 2007 the VRC introduced a Sustainability charter that guides all staff and suppliers in their operations at Flemington Racecourse. Since 2008 with the assistance of our sustainability partners, the Flemington Green Fields program has created initiatives intended to achieve the highest standards in responsible event and venue management.
With the assistance of our sustainability partners, Flemington Green Fields aims to reduce the environmental impact of the Flemington racecourse creating tangible results
AGL has provided 100% GreenPower for all 22 racemeetings held at Flemington during the 2009/10 season, including the four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival
SecondBite, in conjunction with Peter Rowland and our panel of accredited caterers redistributed unused food from Flemington. During the 2009 Melbourne Cup Carnival 1.485 tonnes was collected providing 3,000 nutritious meals to local charities; food that would otherwise go to landfill
Cleanevent extended its waste minimization program, recycling 271 tonnes and achieving 54% diversion from landfill (up from 26% in 2008), and together with major partner James Boag, set up recycling stations across Flemington
The VRC, supported by VISY and SecondBite, has developed a Recycling and Sustainability Education program. Part of this program included communications for the 2009 Melbourne Cup Carnival featuring renowned environmentalist Rob Gell. At Flemington a team of ambassadors was deployed within the members and the general public to educate racegoers on waste minimisation this team were a factor in the 54% diversion from landfill.
VRC Sustainability Charter
Our Sustainability Vision
To be a leader in world racing and represent best practice in event management and entertainment.
In pursuing this vision, the VRC is committed to attaining the highest standards in environmental performance.
Our vision is based upon balancing the needs of the environment and local community with that of our operations and which achieves best practice in sustainable event and venue management.
Objectives
To achieve this Vision, the VRC will manage its operations in accordance with the following objectives:
- Ensuring that the Melbourne Cup Carnival, by embracing the principles of sustainable event management, further enhances its status as a treasured Australian icon.
- Continually improving the efficient use of resources, particularly water and energy, and minimizing the use of chemicals and consumables.
- Continually improving the management of our waste materials and effluents.
- Managing the Flemington racecourse, gardens and facilities as a world leading venue and ensuring its sustainability as a profitable, community asset.
- Engaging with the local community on the impact of our operations.
- Ensuring the conduct of our events sets the highest standards for responsible event management, including the safety of our staff and all participants.
- Engaging with stakeholders so that they can better understand the contribution they can make to the delivery of our vision for sustainability.
17 October 2007
