New partnership takes Coventry Arena’s green goals further
Coventry Building Society Arena is teaming up with energy giant E.ON to take its sustainability efforts to the next level.
The partnership is part of the 15-year energy partnership announced in 2023 between E.ON and Coventry City Council, which aims to transform the city’s approach to carbon reduction.
Over the next three years, the venue will work with E.ON to develop, improve and deliver a range of green initiatives.
The first phase of the project will focus on identifying low-carbon solutions, such as installing solar panels on the roof of the Arena and providing electric vehicle charging options for visitors.
In future phases, the Arena’s heating and cooling systems may also be upgraded to remove the reliance on gas, allowing for a shift to renewable energy sources and further decarbonising the venue’s operations.
Paul Michael, managing director at Coventry Building Society Arena said: “This is a major milestone for our business and we are proud to be partnering with E.ON to drive the next stage of our sustainability strategy. E.ON is headquartered in Coventry and already has a strategic partnership in place with Coventry City Council, so this was a natural fit when we were identifying a partner as it will
enable us to contribute effectively to the city’s wider strategy.
“Our partnership with E.ON isn’t only about making our venue as sustainable as possible; it’s about making a real difference in Coventry too and inspiring communities and other businesses to think critically about their use of energy.”
Cllr, Jim O’Boyle, cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change said: “Our 15-year Energy Partnership aims to transform Coventry with locally generated green energy, fuelling a thriving green economy, and driving innovation toward a net zero future. This partnership between E.ON and the Coventry Building Society Arena is a real demonstration of how partnerships like this are establishing the city as a leader in sustainability and community-focused initiatives.
“Working towards net zero is vital for everyone and Coventry is already a leader here with our plans for innovative solutions ranging from Greenpower Park to battery industrialisation; an award-winning state-of-the-art materials recycling facility; Coventry Very Light Rail; becoming an all-electric bus city; increasing the number of on-street chargers; creating a cycle-superhighway network and now the decarbonisation of the CBS Arena.”
