Center Parcs Retains Biodiversity Benchmark
Released on: August 13, 2010, 12:49 pm
Author:
Simon Kay
Industry:
Environment
Center Parcs was the first organisation to be awarded The
Wildlife Trust’s Biodiversity Benchmark for all its sites in 2009 and
has achieved this accreditation again this year. Following rigorous
audits at all 4 UK sites, the Biodiversity Benchmark was presented to
Center Parcs in recognition of its continual efforts to protect and
enhance the natural environment at its four holiday villages across the
UK.
Center Parcs is the leader in the UK short break holiday market and its success is a unique example of how the commercial
needs of an organisation can be satisfied in harmony with the needs of the natural
environment.
The pioneering Biodiversity Benchmark enables organisations across the country to
assess the quality of their land management, improve their contribution to the
environment and demonstrate their commitment to biodiversity. Similar to other
standards for management systems, the Biodiversity Benchmark is composed of a set of
detailed requirements which an organisation must be able to meet. Furthermore, it is
the first truly recognised endorsement to acknowledge organisations who continually
commit to biodiversity improvement.
Mark Waller, Center Parcs’ Chartered Landscape Architect said: “Center Parcs is
delighted to have received the Biodiversity Benchmark for all our sites for the
second year running. Even for an organisation with well established systems, the
discipline of the Biodiversity Benchmark helps Center Parcs focus environmental
management and continually improve our natural environment - to the benefit of
wildlife and visitors alike.”
For more information on the Biodiversity Benchmark visit: www.biodiversitybenchmark.org
Contact Details: Simon Kay
Center Parcs
Email: simon.kay@centerparcs.co.uk
http://www.centerparcs.co.uk/
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