Environmental Awards
1988 'Business in Industry Environment' Award from Business and Industry Panel for the Environment'
Center Parcs received the premier award in recognition of human and social responsibility and environmental quality in respect of Sherwood Forest.
1990 'England for Excellence Green Tourism' Award from the English Tourist Board
Center Parcs received the inaugural award in recognition of the importance placed on conservation and the environment.
1992 'England 'Business in Industry Wildlife Pond of the Year from Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Pondwatch' Award
Center Parcs received this award for its outstanding wildlife awareness at its Villages at Sherwood Forest and Elveden Forest.
1993/4 'Business Commitment to the Environment' Premier Award from Business Commitment to the Environment
In recognition of its human and social responsibility and environmental quality in respect of the development of the Villages at Sherwood Forest, Elveden Forest and Longleat Forest.
1999 'ISO14001' Accreditation
Certificate for the effective implementation of an environmental management system.
1999 'Chartered Landscape Institute 1999 Award for Landscape Management'
This award recognises Center Parcs on-going commitment to creating outstanding natural environments at each of its three UK Villages, demonstrating a fully coordinated and dynamic approach to forest management.
1999 Plantlife 'Corporate Ecologist of the Year' Awarded to Barry Collins
The award was conceived by Prof Bellamy after seeing the work Barry Collins (former UK Ecology Manager) had done in the recreation of a Heathland Glade at Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, and a Breckland Wild Flower Meadow at Elveden Forest, Suffolk.
1999 TOURFOR Award
TOURFOR (co-development of tourism and forestry by identifying and promoting appropriate conceptual tools and transferable good practice within the European Union) presented the award in recognition of Center Parcs' implementation of an Environmental Management System for forest tourism and recreation.
2000 British Airways 'Tourism for Tomorrow Awards'
Center Parcs was selected as a highly commended entry in the Mass Tourism category of the prestigious international British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The awards recognise organisations in the tourism industry which have made a positive contribution towards their natural and cultural environment.
Center Parcs' entry, one of a total of 103 from 33 different countries, was highly commended for its offer of a unique, short break holiday experience within a forest setting developed and managed in such a way to sustain and enhance the natural environment. The entry illustrated the essence of the Center Parcs concept which is to offer guests the opportunity to escape from the stress and strain of everyday life into a natural forest setting to enjoy a range of activities and facilities integrated into, and enhanced by, the natural environment.
2002 Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust 'Green Guardians' Award
Sherwood Forest was recognised in the Nottinghamshire Green Guardians Awards. The awards, run by Notts Wildlife Trust, recognises business and individuals that make a difference to the local environment.
2003 'ISO14001' re-accreditation
Certificate for the effective implementation of an environmental management system.
2003 ''ISO14001' Accreditation Oasis Whinfell Forest
Certificate for the effective implementation of an environmental management system.
2003 ''Wildlife Trusts Biodiversity Benchmark
The Wildlife Trusts has created the pioneering new Biodiversity Benchmark for organisations across the UK, enabling them to assess their impact on the natural world, improve their contribution to the environment and demonstrate their commitment to biodiversity. The ten-point standard can be achieved through an independent process, adding value to existing management systems and integrating within systems such as IS0 14000 and EMAS.
2003 Envirowise Supply Chain Partnership Forum – Certificate of Excellence
The Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP, Secretary of State for the Environment presented a certificate of excellence to Center Parcs for outstanding contribution to the supply chain partnership between Envirowise, the Dti/Defra sponsored programme which promotes waste minimisation and environmental best practice and the British Retail Consortium . Last year Center Parcs worked closely with 25 suppliers and identified over £700 000 worth of energy savings within their businesses.
2004 Forestry Certification Council Stewardship
Issued for the sustainable management of our woodlands an independently audited procedure against the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Standard, which is recognised by the Forest Stewardship Council as the FSC (UK) standard. Which in turn is an internationally recognised accreditation Center Parcs are members of the Independent Forestry Group Certification Scheme.
2004 Energy Information Centre – Environmental Energy Award
For excellence in the integrating of environmental consideration into overall business strategy.
2005 'ISO14001' re-accreditation
Certificate for the effective implementation of an environmental management system.
2005 Wildlife Trusts Biodiversity Benchmark re-accreditation
Benchmark for organisations across the UK, enabling them to assess their impact on the natural world, improve their contribution to the environment and demonstrate their commitment to biodiversity.
