Environmental policy
1599 at the Royal College is an event venue. The building of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow houses a collection of unique rooms and function suits available for formal functions, private dining, conferences, meetings and events, and bespoke weddings. Our function and meeting rooms each tell a part of the College’s story through history, with individual character, charm, and period features.
The senior management of 1599 at The Royal College Ltd is committed to its environmental responsibilities and has established a structured Environmental Management System, which sets objectives and targets to improve our performance. Our main objectives for improvement include:
- Reduction of energy consumption
- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Reduction and recycling of solid waste
Sustainable development policy
1599 at the Royal College is committed to promoting sustainability. Concern for the environment and promoting a broader sustainability agenda are integral to 1599 at The Royal College’s professional activities and the management of the organization. We aim to follow and promote good sustainability practices to reduce the environmental impacts of all our activities, and to help our associated partners to do the same.
Principles
- Our Sustainable Development policy is based on the following principles:
- To comply with, and exceed where practicable, all applicable legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
- To integrate sustainability considerations into all our events and business decisions.
- To ensure that staff are fully aware of our Sustainability Development Policy and are committed to implementing and improving it.
- To minimize the impact on the sustainability of all office and event activities.
- To ensure that all associated partners are aware of our Sustainability Policy and encourage them to develop sustainable management practices.
- To review on a regular basis and continually strive to improve our sustainability performance.
