Conference Aston, Birmingham's leading residential events and conference venue, has launched its latest sustainability initiative, Make Mondays Matter. 

Following the success of last year’s low carbon, eco-friendly Christmas dinner, this innovative programme reimagines the traditional Monday lunchtime buffet with a bold shift towards sustainable, low-carbon dining.

As part of Conference Aston’s wider commitment to environmentally conscious practices, Make Mondays Matter is designed to encourage eco friendly consumption without compromising on flavour or variety.

Each Monday, delegates can enjoy a thoughtfully curated three-course buffet featuring:

• Plant based and vegetarian dishes that take centre stage, offering vibrant and satisfying alternatives to traditional meat options.
• Sustainably sourced fish varieties, carefully selected to support marine biodiversity.
• Locally sourced produce from within the Midlands, celebrating regional ingredients and reducing food miles.
• No bake desserts which eliminate the emissions associated with conventional baking methods.
• Root to stem vegetable dishes, embracing a no waste culinary approach.

This initiative is part of Conference Aston’s broader strategy to embed sustainability into the venue’s core values. Evening menus include carbon ratings for each dish, guided by a simple five tier cloud rating to help organisers make informed choices. 

Through this initiative, Conference Aston is contributing to Aston University’s goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2028.

Samantha Brown, head of Conference Aston, said: “Make Mondays Matter reflects our commitment to serving great food that’s also good for the planet. Building on the success of last year’s eco-friendly Christmas menu, we’re starting each week with exciting, lower carbon dishes. 

“It’s a meaningful step toward reducing our environmental impact and supporting Aston University’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2028, while giving delegates an inspiring start to their week.”