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Unexpected, perhaps, but they all add up to a range of green spaces to explore – from our ‘jewel in the crown’ Sandwell Valley in West Bromwich – to nature reserves dotted all over the borough.
We look after some of the most important and interesting historic buildings in the West Midlands, where visitors can discover the fascinating stories of those who lived and worked in the Black Country – in celebration of our ‘can-do and making spirit’.
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Sandwell 2023 GDS-Index Report
Sandwell, United Kingdom
2023 Performance Overview
DMO
Supplier
Social
Environmental
Performance Highlights
Summary
Environmental
Supplier
Social
Welcome to Sandwell
Bostin People … Bostin Place
We are at the heart of the West Midlands in the Black Country, long-known for its industrial heritage. But we’re also home to 1,200 hectares of award-winning parks and green open spaces.
Unexpected, perhaps, but they all add up to a range of green spaces to explore – from our ‘jewel in the crown’ Sandwell Valley in West Bromwich – to nature reserves dotted all over the borough.
We look after some of the most important and interesting historic buildings in the West Midlands, where visitors can discover the fascinating stories of those who lived and worked in the Black Country – in celebration of our ‘can-do and making spirit’.
On this site you can explore things to see and do in Sandwell, discover unexpected hidden gems, browse what’s on in each of our Towns and join in with our colourful and diverse calendar of festivals and events. Pick your favourite places to eat and book your stay from our hosted accommodation link across Sandwell, Birmingham and the West Midlands. Create an itinerary from all the above – and if you need more inspiration, look no further than our suggestions below…
Summary
Welcome to Sandwell
Bostin People … Bostin Place
We are at the heart of the West Midlands in the Black Country, long-known for its industrial heritage. But we’re also home to 1,200 hectares of award-winning parks and green open spaces.
Unexpected, perhaps, but they all add up to a range of green spaces to explore – from our ‘jewel in the crown’ Sandwell Valley in West Bromwich – to nature reserves dotted all over the borough.
We look after some of the most important and interesting historic buildings in the West Midlands, where visitors can discover the fascinating stories of those who lived and worked in the Black Country – in celebration of our ‘can-do and making spirit’.
On this site you can explore things to see and do in Sandwell, discover unexpected hidden gems, browse what’s on in each of our Towns and join in with our colourful and diverse calendar of festivals and events. Pick your favourite places to eat and book your stay from our hosted accommodation link across Sandwell, Birmingham and the West Midlands. Create an itinerary from all the above – and if you need more inspiration, look no further than our suggestions below…
Does Sandwell Council have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Sandwell have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does Sandwell Council report on its sustainability performance?
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
OF HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF VENUES SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
81
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
86
SCORE ON SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX
73
SCORE ON CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX
About the Global Destination Sustainability Movement
The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDSM) brings together the sustainability pioneers of the business and leisure tourism world, working with destinations to co-create their tourism and events strategies, benchmark and improve their sustainability performance and transform value chains in order to catalyse regeneration.
Our purpose is to engage, inspire and enable the business events and tourism industry to become more sustainable and regenerative.
Our Methodology
In 2022 the GDS-Index used 70 indicators that evaluate destinations sustainability performance across four key areas. If you are interested, you can read our benchmarking methodology in detail here.
Environmental
Performance
Climate, Energy and Emissions
Circularity and Waste
Water
Air Quality
Transportation
Biodiversity
Social
Performance
SDG Alignment
Corruption
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Health, Safety and Wellness
Accessibility
Resident Engagement
Supplier
Performance
Hotels
Airport
Agencies (PCOs & DMCs)
Restaurants
Venues
Academia
Destination
Management
Performance
Destination Strategy
Governance and Reporting
Policy and Certification
Capacity Building
Measurement, Impact and Reporting
Marketing and Communications
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Ownership
The GDSM is not owned by any one organisation. It is operated as a multi-stakeholder partnership founded and endorsed by IMEX, MCI, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA). Gubi Consulting and Guy Bigwood are responsible for the management of the Secretariat.
