With the beautiful Wye Valley as our backdrop and over 270 acres of scenic land to call home, our racecourse is more than just a place to enjoy top-class racing – it’s a landmark deeply rooted in the fabric of Chepstow since 1926. As one of the most picturesque racecourses in the UK, we understand the importance of protecting the beauty and biodiversity that surrounds us.
Our commitment to sustainability is part of everything we do, both on and off track. We’re proud to lead with zero-waste practises, actively reducing landfill and maximising recycling efforts across our course. From energy efficiency behind the scenes to what’s served in your pint glass, we’re working hard to reduce our impact without compromising the experience of visiting our course.
With our versatile acres of land, we don’t just host horse races, we welcome a variety of events throughout the year. And with each one, we remain dedicated to running things responsibly, making the most of our stunning surroundings while minimising harm to them.
From our proud heritage to our forward-thinking practises, sustainability is a core part of what Chepstow Racecourse stands for.
✅ We have achieved Zero waste to Landfill across all of our sites in 2025, currently sending 53% of all waste to recycling in 2026
✅ Food waste collections to create bio fuels are already in place, with further focus on food wastage across the business
✅ We use recycled and reusable packaging across all our sites
✅ All our tea and coffee is ethically sourced from responsible suppliers
✅ Eggs purchased are alliance stamped and Red Tractor approved
✅ All our meat is responsibly sourced and 80% Red Tractor approved
✅ All fish is sourced responsibly with suppliers linked and certified to MSC
✅ 100% sustainably sourced cocoa in all of our chocolate purchases
✅ All our suppliers are accredited and audited yearly with their key CSR and ESG policies a priority including modern slavery
✅ All our menus contain British Seasonal sourced fruit and vegetables with all sites offering plant - based dishes across all menus
✅ LED lighting is being implemented across 50% of our sites with the target of all LED lighting by February 2027 across the group
✅ We have reduced our fuel usage by 70% across our catering division with the use of recyclable eco burner fuel cans and zero disposable fuel pots going to landfill, energy efficient ovens. We are continually working with our partners to focus on energy saving
✅ ARC has a commitment for all new build developments to have solar power with 3 installed onto new developments in 2025
✅ All sites use recyclable cutlery and packaging with the phasing out of PET plastics being replaced by highly recyclable cans or glass
✅ All our bottled drinks are 100% recyclable PET bottles and reusable crockery is used for tea and coffee refreshments in meetings
✅ We will continue to reduce and develop key focus areas for more sustainable products
As part of our commitment to sustainability, Arena Racing Company has been working alongside the British Racing Authority and Sporting Giants, completing our Scope 1 & Scope 2's in 2026, and working towards understanding our Scope 3's
All of our venues, in addition may have other sustainable benefits in their offer. Contact the team to find out more on enquiries@your-venue.co.uk
