A WORD FROM OUR GROUP SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
It’s been a busy year from a sustainability perspective, as we continue to play our part and support our partners on the topic of utility cost pressure, helping to meet the longer-term net zero ambitions for both parties.
In addition, it’s been brilliant to see the level of engagement in the sustainability campaigns, helping drive awareness to energy and carbon savings at our sites and the Support Hub. As part of the bigger picture, we are also working towards our Net Zero Strategy in these three workstreams:
Our Support Hub to achieve carbon net zero
Our company fleet of vehicles is exclusively electric by the end of 2026 and our corporate operations net zero by end of 2030
In addition, Sport England released further details on the Phase II capital funding (a total of £60 million) to support leisure facilities with public swimming pools to become more energy efficient.
Along with the above, we are also across the upcoming Salix Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) Phase 3c funding, with work already underway with targeted sites and our local authority partners.
As we continue to work hard together to capture the above opportunities, I want to thank all the teams for the efforts in pulling everything together and communicating with our partners. Keep up the great work!
Kind regards,
Peggy
All the centres we operate to achieve net zero in line with each local council’s net zero target date
8%
8% reduction in energy use per m2 floor area (against 2019/20)
Over 55 sites have onsite renewable energy generation
WHAT WE’VE ACHIEVED TOGETHER
CARBON RECYCLING
55 2030
Achieving operationally net zero leisure facilities by 2030
4%
4% reduction in carbon emissions (against 2019/20)
25%
A quarter of our sites have >35% recycling rate
11
11 sites achieved >60% recycling rate
HOW YOU CAN CONTINUE TO SUPPORT
Review all areas in your sites, do a daily energy walkaround with a “Switch It Off” mindset.
• Pool temperature
• Operation timing of heating system
• Radiator valves not at maximum
• Use cool air from outside when feasible
• Saunas and steam rooms
• Fitness equipment
• Lighting, Air Conditioning
• Check for dripping taps and showers
• And many more areas!
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MANAGER
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WE VALUE YOU!
As an organisation we know that our greatest asset is our 14,000 colleagues and without each one of you the business would cease to operate in the manner it does.
We are proud to welcome new colleagues into a positive, progressive and enjoyable environment.
WE AND
We are asking data on iTrent section of your 8% of colleagues characteristics sexual orientation, Rest assured The information no way of linking are hoping to Inclusion strategy. partners to understand compared to
An example of the information we are collecting
WANT TO DO EVEN BETTER AND WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
asking for your help in completing your iTrent ESS within the ‘Sensitive information’ your personal tab. Currently only colleagues have entered their protected characteristics data in relation to disability, ethnicity, orientation, and caring responsibilities. assured all data completed is protected and confidential.
information you share will be anonymised, there will be linking back details completed to an individual. We to develop even further our Equality, Diversity and strategy. This in turn will assist our Local Authority understand the representation of our workforce the local communities we support.
The diversity of our workforce benefits local innovation and creativity, establishing happier environments, and a better understanding of our customers.
We propose to use this anonymised data to reflect the needs of our workforce, to further develop fair and equitable policies and procedures. For example, you will know that recently we signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, this is a direct result of 58% of our workforce identifying as female and 10% of them aged between 45-54 years old.
Providing your data remains voluntary, but we would really appreciate your cooperation in completing it for the purposes outlined above. We want to make sure that we are even better at supporting colleagues in the future – we hope this will benefit everyone.
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HERE TO HELP YOU
NEW DIGITAL APP MAKING IT EASIER FOR COLLEAGUES AND CUSTOMERS
We’re delighted to have introduced the Fisikal digital app to make it easier for our PTs.
The new partnership provides our trainers with an environment in which they can thrive, digitising the management system, whilst making it seamless for members to engage with our PT services. Watch the video here to see how it works.
Due to the success of the partnership with the custom-build app, Fisikal – we are excited to integrate across a further 117 sites by the end of 2023.
COLLEAGUE SUPPORT THROUGH CARE
Care First is an independent and confidential counselling, help and support service available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The counsellors are trained to at least diploma level and multi-skilled in areas such as Defusion, Management, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Management Coaching.
Care first operates to a Solution Focused model of counselling which is appropriate for and personal related issues.
How can colleagues use the Care First service?
The service is free of charge for you to use and you don’t need to ask your manager to use call 0800 174319 and you can speak to a professional counsellor or information specialist Care First is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
APP FOR PT BOOKINGS
CUSTOMERS
SUPPORT FIRST
available to you free
Defusion, Crisis
both workplace use Care First, just specialist in confidence.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARTNERSHIPS
We’re delighted to be supporting our partners across the country and with growth across several new partnerships, we have plenty of exciting opportunities.
Over the past six months we’ve opened the doors to more than 30 new leisure and cultural facilities, including swimming pools, gyms, golf centres and theatres.
Farnham Leisure Centre
Ribbon Cutting to launch new Trackman Range
Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre
MEET THE INSPIRATIONAL FAIZA AWAN
Faiza Awan, a 27-year-old from Slough, is breaking barriers as a deaf personal trainer at Langley Leisure Centre.
Born deaf, Faiza faced challenges and societal misconceptions about her abilities throughout her life, which impacted her confidence and opportunities. She, like many deaf young people, experienced barriers while pursuing her education, making the journey to gain her GCSEs stressful and difficult.
In 2017, Faiza’s perspective on health and fitness transformed when she joined a gym in her previous workplace to embark on a journey of self-improvement and weight loss.
Having experienced the benefits of regular exercise, including improved mental wellbeing and increased confidence, Faiza realised that she could help others achieve similar positive changes in their lives.
“I was bored in my previous job. I was working in an office and it wasn’t for me. I wanted to pursue a career that aligned with my passion for fitness, and I wanted to help others.
“I wasn’t sure how to get started but I was determined that being deaf wouldn’t stop me. I sought support from Slough Borough Council, my previous employer, to help connect me to Everyone Active and was eligible to receive the support of a BSL interpreter.”
FAIZA AWAN
LAMMAS LEISURE CENTRE TEAM TAKE ON THE PEAKS CHALLENGE
Our team from Lammas Leisure Centre will be tackling the National Three Peaks, combined with the Yorkshire Three Peaks, in an extreme 48-hour challenge for charity.
The team is raising vital funds for Dementia UK during the event, as part of Everyone Active’s commitment to the charity this year.
General Manager Tommy Fairweather, Sales Manager Thomas Spalding and Fitness Manager Lee Moss will be taking on the six peaks which covers the three highest UK mainland peaks, and the three highest peaks in Yorkshire, over September 5-6.
Tommy, who has previously completed the six peaks as a leisurely family outing over four days, said: “We want to push ourselves. We’re doing this for charity, so it needs to really test us.”
The team will start at dawn, at 4.30am, at the base of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), which they will be aiming to summit and descend within three hours. They will then drive to Yorkshire and hopefully complete the 28-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, before the end of the day.
Then the real challenge begins as they attempt to recover for the following day, getting as much rest and food in overnight before driving to the base of Scafell Pike, ready for a 7am start. They hope to complete this peak within four hours. It’s then back into the car for the seven-hour drive to Ben Nevis, which they are aiming to finish at around 11pm.
The team has so far raised 10 per cent of their £2,000 fundraising target, with sponsorship just getting under way. Donations can be made at:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/lammas6peaks
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