With our constant desire to keep our carbon footprint down, cleaning operations at Spitalfields have been reviewed and all equipment is now powered using HVO Fuel – The drop-in diesel alternative with 90% lower net CO2 greenhouse gas emissions.
Hydrotreated vegetable oil is a paraffinic diesel fuel that can be used as a direct replacement for both red & white diesel. It offers superior operational and environmental performance over fossil diesel with vast environmental benefits that support existing logistical infrastructure.
HVO is synthesised from 100% renewable raw materials such as vegetable oils, animal oils and fats, which reduces net CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 90%.
All raw materials are checked and verified, and the fuel’s credentials audited by the Department for Transport (DFT) to ensure both sustainability and product integrity are certified. This will enable us to reduce our carbon footprint, so that we can help combat the effects of climate change from our cleaning operations.
Cafe Art’s founders named as Big Issue Top 100 Changemakers
Paul Ryan and Michael Wong were chosen for having made a significant difference to homelessness. “Art can be an outlet for expression, creation and connection. This is something Michael Wong and Paul Ryan know all too well, and is the driving ethos behind their social enterprise, Café Art. Café Art aims to empower those experiencing homelessness, or who have recently been homeless. They distribute disposable cameras to 100 people, who are given seven days to capture London. A selection of the images produced are then used to create calendars, with proceeds going back to the artists. ”
With over a third of London’s children living in poverty, Spitalfields is proud to be a community partner for the Feed London project, helping London children have access to a nutritious and healthy diet over the school holidays – when they most need it – leading to healthier lifestyles and healthier outcomes.
Every box delivered lets a family know they are not alone no matter how bad things are getting – we are all part of a wider, caring, London community.
With so much delicious food at Spitalfields, we hate to see any of it go unexperienced, which is why we’re working closely with Too Good to Go to help fight food waste. Our F&B tenants simply list any leftover dishes on the app, and customers collect them at a fraction of the standard price – win win!
The Estate has been accredited with ISO 14001 since 2010 ensuring we can demonstrate our commitment to protecting the environment
| THIS MONTH | PAST 12 MONTHS | |
|---|---|---|
Trees saved |
124 | 307 |
CO2 tonnes saved |
16 | 41 |
Energy produced (KWH) |
10,713 | 29,447 |
Last year we gave away 1,000 free reusable lunchboxes to local workers to reduce the need for single-use packaging. We also encourage visitors to bring their own lunchboxes with a tasty 10% off participating food trucks
Spitalfields table tops are fabricated from a plastic wood alternative called Manticore, which is made from 100% recycled plastic
Spitalfields teamed up with #LoveNotLandfill Clothes Bank Project working with fashion bloggers during London Fashion Week, encouraging followers to donate old items to the clothes bank
We also work with Sky Ocean Rescue with an aim to educate visitors and occupiers on how to tackle single-use plastic and inspire change
Recycling stations are dotted around the market and clearly marked for plastic, paper and general waste
Spitalfields Estate has a longstanding relationship with the LBTH local authority. As a community partner, we are always keen to explore ways in which we can support local charitable initiatives. This has never been more vital than in the current climate.
Local charity SOUL have been working hard since the start of lockdown to provide vulnerable individuals and families with meals.
Their current scheme redistributes surplus food from restaurants and food operators in the Spitalfields area to those in need. This reduces food waste and helps feed those in need which I’m sure you can agree is positive for all parties.
Should you wish to participate in the scheme, every Tuesday at 4pm, volunteers will collect any surplus food from your respective units and then arrange distribution in the local area. Food/ meals donated to the scheme should be portioned in containers as they would usually be served to customers. We do hope as many of our food operators as possible will consider participating in this worthwhile community venture. Even if the numbers are low, it all helps.
We want to hear what people say about Spitalfields. Since 2000, we have engaged in regular public consultation and workshops, which include representatives of all the local residents, businesses and interest groups. Through these meetings, many of the visible features and public uses of the Spitalfields Estate have evolved.
The Agenda items for these meetings are typically:
Events / Security / Anti-Social Behaviour / Environment / Noise / Planning and Licensing / Waste
After 18 years of sensitive preparation and wide-scale public consultation, the Spitalfields Estate regeneration programme was completed. Since then, we have overseen Spitalfields’ development from an ambitious new development to one of the most visited attractions in London, and a vibrant hub for occupiers, visitors, and the local community.
Crucial to this success has been our holistic approach to management and fully embracing the wider community. The introduction of the various markets, the street food offering, the community & charitable event programme, the rolling public art programme & seasonal activities combined with the security and police partnership and stakeholder contribution have all contributed to help create a sense of place and incorporate the scheme into the local community, critical to the establishment of Spitalfields as a destination to live, work and play.
Our goal is to showcase how vibrant and unique this area of East London is and why it’s a must visit destination for tourists and locals alike. Not only is that reflected in the market, but online too, showcasing the incredible talent of our market traders, mouth-wateringly delicious food trucks and restaurants and our big brand labels in store. We commit to growing a loyal following with dedicated daily engagement, aligning ourselves with fellow London markets, collaborating with our retailers to run competitions, sharing UGC from our visitors as well as jumping on trending topics in order to boost Spitalfields’ visibility and reach.
Spitalfields is committed to supporting the principle of equal opportunities and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion, belief, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status. Our aim is to create an environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all employees, subcontractors, tenants and visitors are treated with dignity and respect. All employees and service partners are aware of the requirements of our Diversity and Inclusion policy, and care is taken to guard against more subtle and unconscious forms of discrimination which may not be immediately obvious. The policy extends to our Market Traders code of conduct and is fundamental to creating an inclusive and welcoming destination for tenants and visitors alike.
We at Spitalfields expect all our suppliers and service partners to comply with our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking code of conduct. A rigorous Global Supplier procurement procedure is in place, and there is a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. We consistently review and strengthen our processes and systems to minimise the risk of human rights infringements anywhere in our supply chain.
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