With the beautiful Wye Valley as our backdrop and over 270 acres of scenic land to call home, our racecourse is more than just a place to enjoy top-class racing – it’s a landmark deeply rooted in the fabric of Chepstow since 1926. As one of the most picturesque racecourses in the UK, we understand the importance of protecting the beauty and biodiversity that surrounds us.
Our commitment to sustainability is part of everything we do, both on and off track. We’re proud to lead with zero-waste practises, actively reducing landfill and maximising recycling efforts across our course. From energy efficiency behind the scenes to what’s served in your pint glass, we’re working hard to reduce our impact without compromising the experience of visiting our course.
With our versatile acres of land, we don’t just host horse races, we welcome a variety of events throughout the year. And with each one, we remain dedicated to running things responsibly, making the most of our stunning surroundings while minimising harm to them.
From our proud heritage to our forward-thinking practises, sustainability is a core part of what Chepstow Racecourse stands for.
✅ We have achieved Zero waste to Landfill across 9 sites with a target for all sites by 2025, including 50% of waste to recycling by 2026
✅ Food waste collections to create bio fuels are already in place, with further focus on food wastage across the business
✅ We use recycled and reusable packaging wherever we can
✅ All our tea and coffee is ethically sourced from responsible suppliers
✅ Eggs purchased are alliance stamped and Red Tractor approved
✅ All our meat is responsibly sourced and 80% Red Tractor approved
✅ All fish is sourced responsibly with suppliers linked and certified to MSC
✅ 100% sustainably sourced cocoa in all of our chocolate purchases
✅ All our suppliers are accredited and audited yearly with their key CSR policies a priority including modern slavery
✅ We are aiming for British Seasonal sourced fruit and vegetables on the menus with a higher plant-based menu choice across the business by 2024
✅ LED lighting is being implemented across the sites and we have a commitment to continue investing in upgrading all lighting to LED across the group
✅ We have reduced fuel usage in catering with the use of recyclable eco burner fuel cans
✅ ARC has a commitment for all new build developments to have solar power
✅ We have eliminated plastic straws, cups, cutlery and food packaging and utilize ECO cups at large events
✅ All our bottled drinks are 100% recyclable PET bottles and reusable crockery is used for tea and coffee refreshments in meetings
✅ Further reduction of SUP in all areas by 2025
All of our venues, in addition may have other sustainable benefits in their offer. Contact the team to find out more on enquiries@your-venue.co.uk
