At Woburn House Conference Centre, we are committed to operating as sustainably as possible.

Across the Venue

We have implemented a range of practical measures to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and lower our carbon footprint:

  • A new VRV heating and cooling system has been installed to significantly reduce gas consumption. The system is switched off during weekends and public holidays and operates in either heating or cooling mode (not both) to optimise efficiency.
  • Each WC is fitted with an Ariston 10-litre, 2KW point-of-use water heater. These are set on timers to operate only during business hours (Monday–Friday), reducing unnecessary energy use.
  • Motion-sensitive lighting has been installed in all common areas.
  • LED bulbs are used throughout the venue.
  • In August 2024, we introduced Waterblade technology, reducing water usage by approximately 50% and electricity consumption by 5–10%.
  • The venue is now 95% single-use plastic free across light equipment and packaging.
  • All light equipment is reusable.
  • Aside from paper sugar sachets and cling film, no other disposable materials are used.
  • We operate on 100% renewable electricity
  • Carbon emissions from gas are offset 

Woburn House Conference Centre also supports a cause-related marketing strategy by organising, alongside Camden Giving, a quiz night where all funds are donated to the charity. Our volunteering days can also be used in support of Camden Giving.

Our Catering team 

Our contracted in-house caterers, Compass Group, operate under a robust sustainability framework and actively monitor and reduce food waste.

  • Bakery products are sourced from Luminary Bakery, a local social enterprise that reduces food miles while supporting women affected by domestic abuse and sexual exploitation through skills development and employment programmes.
  • Coffee is supplied by Redemption Roasters, a local social enterprise providing training and employment opportunities for prison leavers. Sustainability is central to their sourcing policy.

Compass aims to reach climate net zero by 2040 and has developed a comprehensive Climate Transition Framework focused on:

  1. Supply Chain
  2. Operations
  3. Clients and Consumers

Compass UK & Ireland manages its environmental impact through an Environmental Management System certified to:

  • ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
  • ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
  • ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management

Compass continues to implement further measures to accelerate progress towards its 2040 net zero target.

Our Future Goals

We are committed to going further:

  • Achieve Net Zero by 2030
  • Install Solar PV panels on our rooftop
  • Become a paperless conference centre
  • Replace and upgrade air handling units servicing conference rooms to improve efficiency and introduce heat recovery technology to reduce energy usage

Accreditation & Recognition

We are proud to have received:

  • Silver Award from Green Tourism
  • Silver Award from EcoSmart

We are committed to continuous improvement and are working towards achieving gold certification with both accreditations.