SUSTAINABILITY

AN EVENT FOR OUR FUTURE

UK Space Conference 2025 and Manchester Central are committed to making sure that the event is as sustainable as possible. 

There is a wide array of initiatives that are being implemented throughout the venue and during the event to reduce our impact on the planet.

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UK SPACE CONFERENCE 2025 INITIATIVES

Travel

We would like to encourage all attendees to make their way to Mancester and the venue as sustainabily as possible. Manchester has great public transport links with regions all across the country from as far afield as Scotland, South Wales, and London. Sustainable travel within the city couldn't be easier with options for cycle hire, buses, and trams. Visit our Plan your visit page to see what public transport options are available and may suit your needs. 

Lanyards

Lanyards will be made from recycled materials, and collected in at the end of the event for recycling. Please make sure to deposit yours into the bins provided after your final exit from the event. 

MANCHESTER CENTRAL INITIATIVES

Energy

Manchester Central has installed electric vehicle charging points into it's car park. 

There are 160 Smart metres across the building. All energy usage is monitored effectively in order to see where reductions can be made. 

Dimmable LED lighting and passive infrared sensors (PIRs) have been installed to reduce electricity usage. 

Manchester Central is the host site for the Civic Quarter Heat Network (CQHN), which generates low-carbon heat and power for the city, helping Manchester to reach its ambition to be carbon-neutral by 2038. The network will generate a highly efficient, environmentally friendly heat and power solution, serving six of the city’s most iconic buildings.

Food

Leftover packaged foods get donated to local charities. 

All herbs are grown in house via their herb cultivator. 

All catering menus are inspired by North West produce, and all suppliers are no more than 50 miles away in order to reduce food miles. 

Waste management

Manchester Central has invested in their own venue waste management recycling centre. They have measures in place to ensure little to no waste goes to landfill. 

For more information about sustainability at Manchester Central, please visit their website. You can also find out more about the Zero Carbon Manchester plan outlined by Manchester City Council.