OUR SOCIAL VALUE IMPACT PLAN
WE'RE THINKING ABOUT EVENTS DIFFERENTLY
Creating a Lasting Legacy for Liverpool
Liverpool isn't just where we're based. It's part of who we are.
That's why we're passionate about helping our city flourish by creating a positive and lasting legacy. To bring this vision to life, we developed our Social Value Impact Plan, designed to maximise our impact across four key pillars:
Since we began formally tracking our social value in 2022, we've generated over £28 million in social value for Liverpool City Region, supporting our communities, strengthening our industry and creating opportunities for future generations.
👥 People
Being a thoughtful and progressive employer.
- Partnered with community groups to improve routes to employment.
- Hosted 17 individuals on work experience.
- Delivered our first placement through the LJMU Discovery Internship Programme.
🌱 Sustainability
Becoming more environmentally sustainable.
- Achieved a recycling rate of 75% across site waste.
- Continued to increase biodiversity across campus.
- Utilised Greengage's EVENTsmart carbon measurement tool.
- Awarded Greener Arena - Highly Commended status.
🎤 Industry Influence
Using our influence to evolve the industry.
- Partnered with the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry to deliver Little Smiles for Everyone.
- Launched a community impact guide for event organisers.
- Supported the Power of Events School Engagement Programme.
- Introduced our sustainable procurement policy.
❤️ Community
Becoming integral to and loved by our community.
- Launched our new brand identity rooted in the community.
- Raised £15,000 for local community projects.
- Installed accessiBe across our websites.
- Formally adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme.
Partner With Us
Take a look through our report for more information on what we've achieved and what we're working towards next. If you'd like to partner with us on your sustainability journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Accessibility
We are continually working behind the scenes to increase the accessibility and usability of our venues, making sure that every visit to our campus is an enjoyable one.
Accessibility is about more than just physical facilities, it’s our culture and attitude that sets us apart.
Social Value
We’ve created a Social Value Impact Plan, a series of touchstones that we will hold ourselves accountable to, strive to support, achieve and challenge ourselves against. They are unique to us, deliverable and rooted in who we are and the things we care about most.
Sustainability
We want to deliver real impact and action, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, playing our part in the global fight against climate change.
On a local level we want to be a beacon for sustainability and to ensure we offset any negative impact our events and operations may have on the local environment.
Organisers
Our team are ready to build sustainable elements into your event delivery, helping to offset any negative impact our events and operations may have on the local environment.
Event legacy
We’ve created a Legacy Toolkit, to build knowledge around legacy and drive stronger engagement between organisers, venues, local communities and stakeholders.
Our charity
We're passionate about our vibrant and world-class city. That passion extends beyond the walls of our venues. Our Foundation is our way of giving back to the heart of our community.