Villa Park set to achieve carbon neutral status
ASTON Villa’s ground has become a carbon-neutral stadium.
The football club has linked up with Clearway Sustainability Resources in an attempt to cut energy use, reduce waste and minimise greenhouse gas emissions at Villa Park.
The club has identified its carbon emissions and offset them with carbon credits purchased from renewable energy projects around the world.
As a result, it has now achieved full carbon neutrality, an achievement recognised by the award of Clearway’s Carbon Neutral Certification.
Villa’s chief executive Paul Faulkner said: “We take issues around environmental sustainability and our responsibilities very seriously.
“Over the years we have engaged in a number of activities to ensure that we are doing everything we can to protect the environment around us. We’re delighted to partner with Clearway and for our iconic home, Villa Park, to become a carbon neutral stadium”. 
Clearway chief executive Matthew Sullivan said: “Our unique systems delivered the sourcing, management, settlement and retirement infrastructure that enabled Villa Park to use global carbon funding mechanisms to demonstrate their clear commitment to the environment.”
Initiatives include a comprehensive waste management programme, locally sourced food and a structured travel plan aimed at significantly reducing the number of cars visiting Villa Park.
