The best sustainable venues in London

The Barbican has set out big goals to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2027, extending across its entire supply chain by 2040. Key targets laid out in its sustainability strategy include working towards a circular economy, protecting biodiversity within its spaces and reducing water waste.

Sadler’s Wells' main goal is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while day-to-day sustainable initiatives include using renewable sources to generate 100% of its electricity, only using biodegradable packaging and using LED lights and resusable cups. Plus, 95% of its team either cycle or use public transport to get to work!

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace recently underwent a major renovation which included the installation of a carbon free heating system and double glazed windows – the first Grade I listed property in Westminster to do so. It also works with sustainable caterer Searcys to offer seasonal, best of British menus.

Did you know there are beehives on One Aldwych's roof? That's just one of the ways the venue is trying to do the right thing for the planet. It's also the first luxury hotel to achieve B Corp status, and has specific targets, like reducing its energy usage by 5% every year.

This iconic venue provides carbon literacy training to all its staff, ensuring they’re equipped with the knowledge to make sustainable choices both at work and in their daily lives. Elsewhere, the team prioritise using sustainable materials across its displays, and are constantly working to improve its lighting, heating and cooling energy usage.

This South Bank venue operates ethically and responsibly by sourcing all its produce from sustainable suppliers, working towards zero waste targets, using only biodegradable materials, and installing solar panels on the roof. 

As self-professed purveyors of ‘’sustainable luxury’, 1 Hotel Mayfair is in a league of its own, offering guests top-level hospitality without compromising on its sustainable standards. This relatively new London opening pledges to monitor its carbon emissions, energy and water consumption and waste diversion closely every year.

This South West London venue won a Gold Award for Green Meetings from the Green Tourism association for its rigorous approach to sustainable practices. It uses 100% renewable energy from solar panels, prioritises digital communication wherever possible, implements a compostable waste stream, and much more.

This private members’ club is made up of, and run by, individuals who are committed to building a sustainable future. It publishes an impact report every year, sharing its progress and targets for the 12 months ahead, with plans to ensure 100% of its energy comes from renewable sources.

Part of the IET Venues group, Savoy Place has earned many awards for its sustainable initiatives, including winning a platinum ECOsmart Accreditation for its extensive sustainability measures. For example, it doesn’t send any of its waste to landfill, and all its rooms are fitted with energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.