A resort has won a prestigious industry award for its environmental achievements.
Celtic Manor Resort, part of The Celtic Collection, received the ESG Initiative title at the Meetings Industry Association’s miaList awards.
The honour, presented on November 4, recognises the venue’s long-term commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
Julie Hammond, group chief executive officer at The Celtic Collection, said: "This award belongs to our team.
"Sustainability is at the heart of how we operate, shaping every investment and business decision.
"We want our clients to be assured they can choose a venue that takes its environmental responsibilities seriously without compromising on the experience delivered."
The resort’s win reflects a 20-year focus on sustainability, beginning with the appointment of its first sustainability and energy manager in 2004.
Since then, Celtic Manor has achieved several environmental milestones, including Green Dragon Environmental Standard Level 3 in 2005, ISO 14001 certification in 2026, and a formal commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050.
Between 2017 and 2024, the resort reduced its carbon emissions intensity by 43 per cent, cut electricity use by 24 per cent, and lowered water consumption by 38 per cent, despite a 10 per cent increase in hotel occupancy.
No waste has been sent to landfill since 2018.
An £800,000 investment in electric golf buggies has cut related emissions by more than 90 per cent, and a solar farm planned for completion in 2028 is expected to supply around 20 per cent of the resort’s electricity.
The resort also donates more than 30,000 meals a year to people in need and has contributed more than 5,000 volunteer hours through the Business in the Community Place Programme in Newport.
The Celtic Collection’s ICC Wales venue was also recognised at the miaList awards, earning silver in the Event and Operations Team of the Year category.
Craig Bingham, managing director of ICC Wales, said: "It's a great moment for everyone at ICC Wales to be recognised alongside our Celtic Collection colleagues at Celtic Manor Resort.
"This award is recognition of the people who work so hard to give our clients and their delegates a great experience, whatever the event."
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