CAMBERWELL
climate champions

CAMBERWELL
climate champions

Sustainability at the heart of Camberwell businesses

Camberwell is home to a diverse group of businesses dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Working with the Southwark Climate Collective, these local champions have gone above and beyond to integrate eco-friendly practices into their operations, earning them the title of “Camberwell Climate Champion”.

Theatre Peckham

Marissa McKinnon, Venue Manager of Theatre Peckham leaning on the entrance smiling to camera and inviting you in with her arm. She is one of four Camberwell Climate Champions.

We all share the responsibility of becoming more sustainable and protecting our planet for future generations, as climate change impacts us all.

Marissa McKinnon
Venue Manager, Theatre Peckham
  • Increased recycling rates by 22% between audit 1 and audit 2.
  • Swapped all dairy milk to oat milk.
  • Changed to wine bottle refill scheme.
  • Introduced food waste bins on site.
  • A 73% increase in avoided emissions in terms of kgCO₂e per tonne saved through recycling.
www.theatrepeckham.co.uk

Southwark Pensioners Centre

Cathy Deplessis, CEO of Southwark Pensioners Centre in Camberwell looking to her left in front of her brightly decorated window. She is one of four Camberwell Climate Champions.

Here at Southwark Pensioners Centre, we care about the environment and are improving the environmental standards of our centre and community.

Cathy Deplessis
CEO, Southwark Pensioners Centre
  • Increased recycling rates by 21% between audit 1 and audit 2.
  • Launching green Seniors scheme.
  • Retrofitting new premises to reduce carbon.
  • Giving out sustainability advice.
  • A 200% increase in avoided emissions in terms of kgCO₂e per tonne saved through recycling.
www.southwarkpensioners.org.uk

Burgess Sports

Alejandra Teixido, CEO of Burgess Sports in Camberwell smiling to camera in a meadow next to some tennis courts. She is one of four Camberwell Climate Champions.

Taking action on climate change starts with understanding our impact. Through the Southwark Climate Collective, we gained valuable insights tailored to our business.

Alejandra Teixido
CEO, Burgess Sports
  • Increased recycling rates by 27% between audit 1 and audit 2.
  • Choosing local suppliers with bike delivery.
  • Composting coffee cups in Burgess Park.
  • Received a Food for Life award.
  • A 10% increase in correctly disposed materials in general waste.
  • A 66% increase in avoided emissions in terms of kgCO₂e per tonne saved through recycling.
www.burgesssports.org

EasyGym

Hemal Gill, owner of easyGym Camberwell and one of four Climate Champions leans on a running machine smiling to camera.

Hemal Gill
Owner, easyGym Camberwell

  • Swapped to recyclable drinks’ packaging.
  • Stocking sustainable brands.
  • A better understanding of waste outputs.
  • Creating a circular economy for towel use.
www.easygym.co.uk

All photos were taken by Julia Hawkins. The banners were installed on the railings outside Camberwell Green and Denmark Hill train station on 2nd January 2025 and will be on display for several weeks.

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