Sustainability

Sustainability and community

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At Raceworld Indoor Karting, we are committed to operating in a responsible, sustainable and community focused way. Based at Greendale Business Park, we benefit from locally generated renewable energy, alongside ongoing improvements to efficiency, waste reduction, safety and community support.

Our sustainability commitment

Sustainability is an ongoing journey for Raceworld. As an indoor leisure and business events venue, we recognise the importance of reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, supporting local suppliers and creating a safe, inclusive and positive workplace.

Our approach is practical and honest: we focus on improvements that make a real difference to our venue, our customers, our employees and our local community.

Turning poo into power at Greendale

Raceworld is proud to be located on Greendale Business Park, where renewable electricity is generated locally using Greendale’s anaerobic digestion plant. In simple terms, natural farm materials are turned into biogas, which is then used to generate electricity for businesses across the site.

🐄 Cow poo Collected from Greendale’s cows and used as part of the plant’s natural fuel.

🌾 Crops Farm grown crops help create the right mix for reliable renewable energy.

💧 Rainwater Collected water helps create the balanced mix needed by the AD plant.

⚡ Renewable energy Biogas is used to generate electricity for Greendale businesses.

🏁 Raceworld Our venue benefits from renewable electricity generated right here on site.

It might sound unusual, but it is a brilliant example of local farming and local businesses working together. Cow poo, crops and rainwater help create renewable electricity, with the remaining digestate reused as natural fertiliser for the farm.

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How the anaerobic digestion plant works

An anaerobic digestion plant is a special system where organic matter is broken down by naturally occurring bacteria in a warm, dark, oxygen free chamber. This produces biogas, which can then be used to generate electricity.

50t Approximate amount of cow poo collected each day.

1.3MW Electricity generated per hour by the Greendale AD plant.

100% Of the electricity from the AD plant is used to power Greendale businesses.

90°C Heat is reused to support the digestion process and dry digestate.

This creates a sustainable loop: farm materials help generate power, the heat is reused, and the remaining digestate can be returned to the land as natural fertiliser.

Recent environmental improvements

We have invested in infrastructure that improves customer comfort while reducing unnecessary energy use.

Energy efficient extraction

Our modern extraction and ventilation system improves indoor air quality while operating more efficiently than older systems.

New skylights

New skylights bring more natural daylight into the venue, reducing the need for artificial lighting during daytime operating hours.

Efficient lighting

Energy efficient lighting helps reduce electricity consumption while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for customers and employees.

Energy and resource efficiency

Renewable electricity As part of Greendale Business Park, Raceworld benefits from renewable electricity generated locally by Greendale’s anaerobic digestion plant.

Ventilation and air quality We have invested in an energy efficient extraction system to improve air quality and customer comfort while helping reduce energy waste.

Natural daylight Our new skylights increase natural light throughout the venue, reducing reliance on artificial lighting during the day.

Kart maintenance Our kart fleet is maintained daily to ensure safe, reliable and efficient performance.

Waste reduction and responsible disposal

Recycling We recycle paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metal waste wherever practical across our venue.

Reducing paper use We increasingly use digital communication and electronic documents to reduce unnecessary printing and paper waste.

Responsible maintenance waste Waste generated through kart maintenance is handled responsibly, with hazardous materials disposed of through appropriate licensed providers.

Ongoing review We continue to review our internal processes to identify further opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Supporting local suppliers and Devon businesses

We believe sustainability is not only environmental. It is also about supporting the local economy and building strong, responsible partnerships.

Local contractors Wherever possible, we work with local contractors and specialist companies to support Devon businesses and reduce unnecessary travel.

Greendale Business Park Being based at Greendale means we are part of a wider local business community that includes farming, retail, renewable energy, EV charging and visitor attractions.

Azro partnership Exeter based Azro recently modernised our briefing and conference facilities with smart automation technology, improving the experience for both corporate and leisure guests.

Regional economy By attracting visitors, business events and corporate clients, Raceworld helps support wider local spending across the Exeter and East Devon area.

Community and social responsibility

Hospiscare fundraising Our Raceworld & Hospiscare Devon Business League and Construction Cup, sponsored by Recruit Easy, has helped raise more than £282,000 for Hospiscare over the past two years.

Schools and youth groups We support schools, youth groups, clubs and organisations through group experiences, events and community activities.

Year round tourism As a fully indoor venue, Raceworld supports Devon tourism throughout the year, including during poor weather and quieter seasonal periods.

Inclusive welcome We continue to improve accessibility through accessible parking, safer routes, subtitled safety briefings and clearer customer information.

Employee wellbeing and workplace culture

Our team is central to the Raceworld experience. We invest in training, safety, wellbeing and team culture so that employees feel supported and customers receive the best possible service.

Training and safety Employees receive regular safety training, with annual first aid training provided for all team members.

Employee voice We encourage feedback and suggestions from employees, including ideas for operational and sustainability improvements.

Team enrichment Staff enrichment days and team activities help support morale, wellbeing and teamwork.

Customer confidence Our focus on staff development helps ensure guests receive a safe, professional and welcoming experience.

Future improvements

We know there is always more to do. Over the coming year, we will continue reviewing opportunities to reduce energy consumption, improve waste management, support local suppliers and strengthen our positive contribution to the Devon visitor economy.

We will continue working alongside Greendale Business Park to maximise the benefits of locally generated renewable energy, while exploring further opportunities to reduce our environmental impact through improved efficiency, waste reduction and future technology.

Our ongoing commitment

Raceworld remains committed to making practical, measurable improvements that benefit our customers, employees, local community and environment.

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