Sustainability Hub

With a significant portion of district and unitary councils’ direct carbon emissions attributed to public leisure facilities, there is a pressing need for energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.

We recognise that all businesses impact on the environment in a variety of different ways. As such we are committed to the continual improvement of our environmental performance in relation to our services, operations and how we approach developments.

Browse the ways in which we are addressing and reducing our impact on the environment:

Decreasing Our Impact

Our Environmental Policy

Developing a Sustainable Project

Case Studies

Our Approach

We have identified the following key areas through which we can reduce our impact on the environment:

Our Legacy

It is essential that the legacy left by the leisure developments and projects that Alliance Leisure delivers is a positive one, in regards to both social and environmental outcomes.

We achieve this through application of our extensive leisure expertise, guiding clients into ways in which they may make their leisure facilities increasingly sustainable.

Our Culture

We are committed to meeting and, where possible, exceeding all environmental regulations relevant to our organisation and its activities. We aim to reduce our consumption of energy and raw materials, and reduce waste, pollution, and noise both locally and in the wider environment.

By setting targets for measurable annual improvements, we will assess all aspects of our environmental impact and ensure we make our progress available for independent assessment.

Our Influence

We are just a small part of the wider project teams assembled and appointed to deliver leisure facility developments on behalf of our local authority clients.

Being in a position to influence and support our delivery partners to also show the same level of commitment in reducing their own carbon footprint, Alliance Leisure will ensure that all partners either have a Carbon Reduction Plan (Environmental Policy) or are working towards implementing one.

We are proud to have received the following accreditations for our work to reduce our environmental impact.

How We Decrease Our Impact

PSDS PROJECTS

Alliance Leisure has extensive experience in aiding local authorities with their Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme applications and subsequent projects.

This regularly involves either retrofitting existing buildings with energy saving measures, and incorporating renewable energy technologies

EMLOYEE EDUCATION

Alliance Leisure provides regular education and training for employees on ways that they, and we, can live and work more sustainably.

CARBON LITERACY

Alliance Leisure is a Carbon Literate organisation. We achieved Bronze status in 2024 and are working towards Silver accreditation in early 2025.

All our staff have received training and are recognised as Carbon Literate.

MINIMISE RESOURCE USE

We meticulously monitor and actively work to decrease our office resource use, including paper, energy, and digital data, all of which contributes to our Carbon Footprint.

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

Through the implementation of a travel policy, employees have all the means necessary to travel sustainably. We have also transitioned to a more sustainable fleet, comprised entirely of hybrid and fully electric vehicles.

Read Our Environmental Policy

Developing a Sustainable Project

Consultation and Assessment

Alliance Leisure will collaborate with the Local Authority to understand their specific energy and sustainability needs. A thorough assessment of the existing facilities will be conducted to identify areas for improvement and potential energy saving measures
Proposal and Project Planning

Based on the assessment, Alliance Leisure will develop a comprehensive proposal outlining the recommended energy efficiency measures and renewably energy solutions. The proposal will consider factors such as budget, expected energy savings, and the environmental impact.
Funding Applications

Alliance Leisure can assist the Local Authority in navigating any funding application process, ensuring that all necessary paperwork and documentation are in place to secure the funding from schemes such as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS).
Project Delivery

Once the funding is secured, Alliance Leisure will oversee the project delivery, managing contractors, timelines, and ensuring that all aspects of the energy saving measures are installed according to the plan.
Monitoring and Evaluation

After project completion, Alliance Leisure may provide support in monitoring and evaluating the energy savings achieved, ensuring the expected benefits are realised.

Case Studies

Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Centre

To achieve this building’s impressive BREAAM ‘Excellent’ rating, a fabric-first approach to the building design was adopted, and utilised the energy hierarchy was utilised; Be Lean, Be Clean, Be Green, to eliminate energy need and minimise energy use. A number of architectural and building fabric measures (passive design) plus energy efficient services (active design) have been incorporated, including:
- 2 high efficiency air source heat pumps
- 100 380W roof-mounted photovoltaic (solar) panels providing an estimated yield of 32,452 kWh per annum
- Low SPF ventilation plant and high efficiency inverter drives
- Building management system
- LED lighting throughout with high lumen circuit watt values
- Smart lighting control
Hyndburn Leisure Centre

Project details: PSDS Phase 1; scope included converting the primary heating system to Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), removing all gas boilers, with replacement Air Handling Units (AHU) to improve energy efficiency, with installation of LED lighting throughout the facility and Solar PV Panels

CO2 Reduction Per Annum: 362 tonnes

Sustainability Hub

Browse the ways in which we are addressing and reducing our impact on the environment:

Our Approach

Our Legacy

Our Culture

Our Influence

How We Decrease Our Impact

PSDS PROJECTS

EMLOYEE EDUCATION

CARBON LITERACY

MINIMISE RESOURCE USE

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

Developing a Sustainable Project

Alliance Leisure will collaborate with the Local Authority to understand their specific energy and sustainability needs. A thorough assessment of the existing facilities will be conducted to identify areas for improvement and potential energy saving measures

Proposal and Project Planning

Based on the assessment, Alliance Leisure will develop a comprehensive proposal outlining the recommended energy efficiency measures and renewably energy solutions. The proposal will consider factors such as budget, expected energy savings, and the environmental impact.

Alliance Leisure can assist the Local Authority in navigating any funding application process, ensuring that all necessary paperwork and documentation are in place to secure the funding from schemes such as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS).

Once the funding is secured, Alliance Leisure will oversee the project delivery, managing contractors, timelines, and ensuring that all aspects of the energy saving measures are installed according to the plan.

After project completion, Alliance Leisure may provide support in monitoring and evaluating the energy savings achieved, ensuring the expected benefits are realised.

Case Studies

Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Centre

Hyndburn Leisure Centre