11/8/2023 0 Comments Sands expo and conventionEducating and engaging the convention centre’s staff about sustainable practices such as measuring and recycling waste through activities and eventsĪsia Pacific’s most sustainable MICE venue.Ensuring that 100 per cent of convention operations are carbon offset.Installing water efficient indoor plumbing fixtures to achieve 66 per cent more water efficiency than similar rated buildings in the world.Adopting a rigorous waste management strategy that resulted in over 50 per cent of all operational waste – such as paper, cardboard and plastics – being recycled.LED lights, programmable lighting and air conditioning system, enabling the convention centre to be 42 per cent more energy efficient than similar rated buildings in the world Utilising energy saving initiatives e.g.The following sustainable efforts contributed to the decision to certify Sands Expo and Convention Centre LEED Platinum: Sands Expo and Convention Centre serves as a prime example of how the work of innovative building projects can use local solutions to make a global impact on the environment.” “LEED was created to make the world a better place and revolutionize the built environment by providing everyone with healthy, green and high performing buildings. “Sands Expo and Convention Centre’s LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO, USGBC. Being the first convention centre in Asia Pacific to be LEED Platinum certified strengthens our commitment to lead the industry and inspire others to join us towards a more sustainable future.” With this recognition, Marina Bay Sands is now placed alongside some of the world’s most sustainable and innovative buildings. It’s a world standard that sustainable operators aspire to achieve. Ian Wilson, Senior Vice President of Non-Gaming Operations, Marina Bay Sands, said: “The LEED green building rating system is a global symbol of sustainability recognition. The accolade comes at the back of a similar recognition attained by the integrated resort’s ArtScience Museum when it secured the LEED Gold certification last year. It recognises buildings designed, constructed, maintained and operated at the highest levels for improved environmental performance. This marks the industry’s first MICE venue in the Asia Pacific to attain this recognition for Building Operations and Maintenance.ĭeveloped by the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED rating system is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Singapore (27 June 2019) – Marina Bay Sands has achieved the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum for its state-of-the-art Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
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