Bristol Zoological Society joins a host of other iconic Bristol locations and destinations that have joined Bristol Energy, including We The Curious, SS Great Britain and Bristol’s City Hall, all of whom are aiming to help Bristol reach its target of being carbon neutral by 2030. Bristol Energy is to also supply the Zoo’s sister attraction Wild Place Project, in South Gloucestershire, which is home to gelada baboons, European brown bears, giraffes, zebras and cheetahs.
Bristol Zoo Gardens is the fifth oldest zoo in the world and champions conservation science research by working to protect species and habitats and encouraging sustainable behaviour. By switching their electricity away from fossil fuels and reducing their emissions, the charity is helping to prevent the disastrous effects of climate change.
“Bristol Zoo is working with an energy company committed to working in the region towards sustainable energy - supporting reduction in local and regional consumption, as well as working to make renewable energy available as a standard rather than premium product” said Elinor Kershaw, Bristol Zoological Society’s sustainability and projects co-ordinator.
Bristol Zoo’s 100 percent renewable electricity will be sourced from a variety of renewable generators. The electricity is PPA backed, meaning that Bristol Energy goes directly to the generators to source the power. This could vary from wind power to solar, hydro or anaerobic digestion. The two companies are planning on working closely together to help fulfil the Society’s green aspirations; looking at potential innovative energy solutions in the future to reduce their emissions further.
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