Environmental Policy

The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre follows a policy designed to reduce negative effect on the environment through company and staff determination. It is the centre’s aim to minimise waste and energy consumption while re-using and re-cycling when possible.
It is to help achieve this goal that the below Environmental Statement was formed and is referred to by employees and guests to ensure positive environmental work.

AECC Statement:

• Specially designated recycling bins are placed in staff offices and are used in substitute to rubbish bins to reduce the output of waste.
• Whenever possible the use of recycled products are used by the centre and encouraged amongst employees.
• Light switches and electronic appliances are kept off when not in use to keep energy consumption to a minimum.
• Ensure that associates, visitors and suppliers are all kept updated on the latest environmental activity.
• To constantly increase the level of environmental awareness and efforts.
• Provide support to local charities and organisations.
• Consider then attempt to reduce the environmental effects of all business transactions.
• Public transport routes and times are made available and staff are encouraged to utilise them.

AECC’s departments have put the following measures in place:

Building Services:

• 90% of light fittings are low energy usage – both internal and external.
• Dimmer switches in Boyd Orr and larger Conference Rooms.
• Thermostatic radiator fitted to radiators.
• External optimiser to control heating system
• Zoned Thermostats in place to control heating levels
• Insulated cladding panels
• A heat recovery unit in place
• High efficiency boiler.
• Double glazing to 95% of windows
• Insulated hot water tank
• Thermostatic control of hot water
• Reduced flush toilets in new buildings
• Water quality test in place.

Catering:

• Recycling glass, plastic bottles, aluminium, paper and cardboard.
• Working towards using only chemicals which are both phosphate and chlorine free.
• Storing chemicals in a safe locked environment.
• Using mainly local suppliers for food and beverage 

Events:

• Paper recycle bins in every Conference Room and the Office Block.
• Storing and disposing of all hazardous materials in accordance with current legislation.
• Base components including wood, plastics and metals are separated prior to disposal through a dedicated contractor.
• Water based products are used wherever possible.

AECC have a Silver award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS). For more information on the GTBS visit www.green-business.co.uk