ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection have joined independent industry
body isla as a venue member.
As a member of isla the portfolio
will have access to sector-specific action groups which provide a voice for
members to help drive change on sustainability within the industry, policy and planning
templates, and a progression pathway review and action plan with three bespoke
training modules. The ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection teams will also have
the opportunity to attend isla-run educational and networking events.
Anna Abdelnoor, CEO of isla, said: “Both ICC Wales
and The Celtic Collection have made considerable progress addressing
sustainability within their businesses in recent years by implementing more
robust sustainability procedures. It’s great to see sustainability not just talked
about but weaved into the ethos of their business and to see tangible outputs.
I am delighted to welcome both ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection to the isla
community. Isla is looking forward to working closely with them to further
enhance their green business initiatives.”
Fitzroy Hutchinson, energy & sustainability manager at The Celtic Collection, said: “Sustainability is a huge
focus for us and we like to advise and guide our clients on how they can create
their own sustainable events and joining isla will help us to share up-to-date
with industry standards and insights.
“We have implemented several
robust sustainability procedures across the portfolio and are looking to expand
this, this year starting with the launch of a solar panel site at the Celtic
Manor Resort which will help us to reduce electricity consumption and emissions
across the resort and the nearby ICC Wales. I am looking forward to working
with Anna and the team at isla and developing a plan to help us on our
sustainability journey.”
