Coventry Building Society Arena Announce Sustainability Partnership With E.ON
It’s underpinned by the 15‑year Strategic Energy Partnership announced by E.ON with Coventry City Council in 2023, which commits the organisations to collaborate and transform the city's approach to carbon reduction, together.
The new partnership with E.ON signals the next stage in a venue‑wide sustainability action plan for Coventry Building Society Arena, which it will now be working on with the energy solutions provider to develop, enhance and deliver over the next three years.
The first phase of the sustainability partnership will map out options for low carbon and carbon reduction solutions at the Arena, including the potential installation of solar panels on its roof and accessible electric vehicle charging choices for visitors.
Within later phases of improvements, the Arena’s existing heating and cooling system may also be upgraded removing the need for gas, helping it to decarbonise its energy usage and enable renewable options.
The organisations will work together to further enhance the Arena’s energy efficiency and sustainability footprint, aligning with Coventry City Council’s climate change strategy and energy vision and to inspire further action from businesses across the city.
Paul Michael, Managing Director at Coventry Building Society Arena, said: “This is a major milestone for our business and we are proud to be partnering with E.ON to drive the next stage of our sustainability strategy.
“E.ON is headquartered in Coventry and already has a strategic partnership in place with Coventry City Council, so this was a natural fit when we were identifying a partner as it will enable us to contribute effectively to the city’s wider strategy.
“Our partnership with E.ON isn’t only about making our own venue as sustainable as possible, it’s about making a real difference in Coventry too and inspiring communities and other businesses to think critically about their use of energy.”
Vijay Tank, Chief Commercial Officer at E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions UK, said: “The Coventry Building Society Arena is an iconic venue in our home city and we’re proud to be working in partnership with the team to develop its sustainability plan, supporting the Arena’s commitment to a greener future. Via our Strategic Energy Partnership with Coventry City Council, it will also act as a cornerstone to the city‑wide approach which is helping to give people and businesses more opportunities to shape a more sustainable future together.
“We’re also demonstrating in Coventry and across the whole country, that by taking on a key playmaker role and acting together to make new energy work, we can develop not just a more sustainable future, but also more job opportunities and growth for communities and whole cities.”
Councillor, Jim O’Boyle, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change said: “Our 15‑year Energy Partnership aims to transform Coventry with locally generated green energy, fuelling a thriving green economy, and driving innovation toward a net zero future.
“This partnership between E.ON and the Coventry Building Society Arena is a real demonstration of how partnerships like this are establishing the city as a leader in sustainability and community‑focused initiatives.
“Working towards net zero is vital for everyone and Coventry is already a leader here with our plans for innovative solutions ranging from Greenpower Park to battery industrialisation; an award‑winning state‑of‑the‑art materials recycling facility; Coventry Very Light Rail; becoming an all‑electric bus city; increasing the number of on‑street chargers; creating a cycle‑superhighway network and now the decarbonisation of the CBS Arena.”
and Paul Michael (Coventry Building Society Arena).
