It is our commitment that we will focus on reducing our carbon emissions across all business areas with our partners and suppliers as much as possible and that means changing how we deliver and operate in the coming years. Our challenge, as many businesses will face, is that we also need to generate income to survive and protect our magnificent place and the good we do for the economy. At some points we will therefore have to off-set our carbon. We will keep sharing our journey.
Dominic Hare, Blenheim CEO
As a part of our five-year pledge to become greener and combat climate change, over the past 12 months we have produced enough renewable energy to power 274 houses for a year. On top of this, we have also been able to accomplish the below as a part of our green journey.
LED lights: Over 2,000 lightbulbs and light fittings in the Palace have been replaced with LEDs
Electricity savings: Since 2018, we’ve reduced our electricity consumption by 15%
Solar energy: Since 2018, we have increased our use of solar energy by 38%
Waste: On average, we keep 99% of our waste out of landfill
Water: Since 2018, we have reduced our water consumption by 41%, enough to fill 62,201 bathtubs
Electric cars: We have a fleet of electric vehicles and two EV charging points at the estate office
Blenheim Green Bank: Community Grants and Loans
We are proud to say we are establishing Blenheim’s Green Bank, which will offer funds for local, community projects to improve sustainability and/or adapt to climate change. By creating a Green Bank, it will allow us to better measure achievements and make support more accessible.
The Blenheim Green Loans would be provided exclusively to constituted bodies, such as Town and Parish Councils and are for larger scale projects. For example, if applicants take up government initiatives (such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme) that would cover only a portion of the cost of a heat pump, they could apply for a Green Bank Loan to cover the remaining capital cost of the project.
The Blenheim Green Community Grants are for smaller scale community projects that promote sustainable environmental benefits, such as planting wildflower verges.
Apply here