Create Centre awarded Green Tourism Gold status for 2015

Bristol’s flagship environment centre has struck gold once again.

The multiple-award-winning Create Centre, which is owned and managed by Bristol City Council, is one of only four conference venues in the South West to boast gold status.  

As well as offering flexible spaces for conferences, training, events and exhibitions, Create is home to 27 green and ethical businesses.

Create officers have worked closely with the council’s environment team to draw-up an action plan, complete with targets, to maintain gold status, with entrants being assessed every two years.

George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, said: “Another month and another gold award for the Create Centre, which is, of course, more good news for Bristol. 
 
“The Create Centre is a one of many jewels in Bristol’s crown and it’s setting the gold standard when it comes to sustainable living and working.
 
“As we move further into our year as European Green Capital, it’s important for all of us to think about the choices we make.  If you haven’t already been, I’d recommend a visit to the Create Centre, which is a great place to explore environmental issues and discover greener choices.” 

Councillor Daniella Radice, Assistant Mayor for the Environment, added: “I’m delighted the Create Centre has maintained its Green Tourism Gold status, and my congratulations and thanks go to the team for their efforts. 

“It is adding to the awards for Create this year - the excellent Café Create having won the Fairtrade restaurant award for Bristol too.”

Michelle Scoplin, Senior Create Officer, said: “We think the scheme has a very positive impact on Create.  The preparation for the audit, together with the advice from the assessor, encourages us to keep our green ethos at the very top of our agenda, and to constantly think about new ways we can become even more environmentally friendly.

“During Bristol’s year as European Green Capital we really want to show people what’s possible and how making even small changes can help to make our city a healthier and happier place for everyone to enjoy.”