Sustainability
As a conservation organisation, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. You can learn more about a few of our initiatives below!
We engage the business community in sustainability issues through networking opportunities, and our plans are aligned with local, regional and national policies to support low carbon economy. Internationally, we bring green technology and sustainability solutions to the field to support community conservation initiatives.
Environmental Stewardship
Our Environmental Policy is designed to improve performance and efficiency and to encourage responsible behaviour in staff, guests, business partners and the communities with whom we interact.
Help us zero in on waste
A “circular economy” is where nothing is wasted, and all materials are reused in some form. At Marwell, we’re working toward achieving this and becoming an organisation where nothing escapes into the environment.
Harnessing the power of zoo poo
Marwell Zoo has become the first of its kind to generate renewable energy using animal waste. Zoo poo from endangered species such as Grevy’s zebra, Scimitar-horned oryx, and African wild ass will heat our largest buildings using biomass technology.
Our mission to reduce carbon
The global concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has risen and at the same time the impacts of climate change have been become ever more apparent. Learn more about our mission toward reducing carbon!
Ethical Sourcing Policy
Our Ethical Purchasing Policy is designed to manage our supply chain in support of our charitable objectives , promoting sustainable and socially responsible business practises including efficient use of natural resources and minimising or eliminating harmful emissions, and respecting human rights.