(PHILADELPHIA – Nov. 22, 2024) — Pennsylvania Convention Center [1],
managed by the world’s No. 1 development, full-service venue and
live-events company, ASM Global [2], has achieved Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 O+M: Existing Buildings Silver
certification.
This latest certification is the second for the facility, which achieved
The LEED Gold certification for New Construction was in 2011.
LEED certifications serve as a crucial benchmark for organizations
selecting sites for future events that align with their corporate
sustainable development goals and meet the expectations of the next
generation of attendees for sustainable events.
Pennsylvania Convention Center focused on meeting stringent standards
for energy, water, and waste efficiency, as well as the quality of the
human experience at the facility. By successfully implementing
initiatives, such as increasing its annual purchase of renewable energy
certificates to 50% of all energy consumed, increasing its waste
diversion rate goal to 50%, and reducing the use of single-use plastics,
the venue was able to reach this significant milestone.
Additionally, in 2023, the center was also awarded the Events Industry
Council Sustainable Event Standards Gold certification for venues and
was recertified by the EIC in July 2024.
“This latest certification underscores our long-standing commitment to
hosting environmentally friendly and sustainable events that minimize
waste, reduce energy usage, and deliver event attendees the best possible
experience,” said John J. McNichol, president and CEO of the
Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority. “We recognize that
sustainability is a high priority for many of our customers, and we
share those values. We are committed to being one of the leading
sustainable venues in the country, which is why our team is constantly
evaluating new technologies and implementing new best practices.”
Pennsylvania Convention Center is a recognized leader in sustainable
meetings and events practices and is supported by the ASM Global Acts
[3] program, under which it has enforced robust sustainability and
social impact plan.
“Green-building standards, such as LEED, are a key aspect of our
sustainability strategy, providing both accountability and a clear
framework to guide our efforts,” said Lindsay Arell, chief
sustainability officer of ASM Global. “They ensure we measure progress
against global standards, fostering transparency and continuous
improvement. At ASM Global, these benchmarks are essential
for driving meaningful change and demonstrating our commitment to a
sustainable future.”
Based on the venue’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and
environmental responsibility and supported by the recent LEED
certification, the center was recently selected to host the prestigious
2024 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo [4], the largest
gathering of green-building professionals worldwide, which took place
Nov. 12-15. The center partnered with event organizers to achieve
sustainability objectives, including energy use and waste diversion
management and reporting from move-in to move-out.
“For Greenbuild and Informa Connect, it is vital for us to know that
when we select a convention center to host our events, the venue will
also partner with us to host our attendees in the most sustainable
manner possible,” said Katie Gillham, event director at Greenbuild.
“Achieving LEED certification assures us and our attendees that
Pennsylvania Convention Center is committed to being that partner for us
and the many events they host each year.”
With its commitment to innovation and growth mindset, ASM Global is
transforming its portfolio of over 400 venues into the most sustainable
in the world, setting a new standard for delivering exceptional and
environmentally friendly experiences at its venues around the globe.
Recently acquired by Legends [5], a global premium experiences company,
ASM Global is dedicating its complete resources to achieving measurable
results throughout its business by developing a comprehensive and
unified sustainability tracking system and advancing sustainability
practices at its venues. Currently, over 50 venues in the company’s
the global portfolio has a sustainability certification. In August 2024,
ASM Global also signed an international Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge
with over 700 stakeholders from 60 countries to achieve
net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
About Pennsylvania Convention Center
Pennsylvania Convention Center is located in Center City, Philadelphia,
at the heart of the city’s many cultural offerings and world-class
dining and entertainment scene. Managed by ASM Global, the center is the
14th largest facility in the nation and features one of the largest
exhibit spaces and ballrooms in the Northeastern U.S. The meetings,
conventions, trade shows, and other events the center hosts attract
attendees nationwide to Philadelphia,
making the facility the most significant economic driver of the region’s
hospitality industry. For more information, visit paconvention.com [1].
About ASM Global
Award-winning ASM Global [2] is the world’s No. 1 development and
full-service venue company focused on client-first approaches for
driving significant financial success. The company’s elite network
spans five continents, featuring a portfolio of more than 400 of the
world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition
centers,s and performing arts venues.
ASM Global translates its unique visionary ownership experience into
innovative project development, planning, and execution; content
programming; curated guest-immersive experiences; locally tailored
solutions, and optimize revenue streams for our client’s properties
and surrounding communities. Focused on value creation and economic
growth, ASM Global realizes venue business potential to elevate the
profitability and profile of our clients and partners. We cultivate
strong, inclusive relationships with the communities we work and live in
while championing the welfare and development of our employees and
small-business partners, resulting in a more cohesive, resilient, and
vibrant community.
ASM Global’s expertise and commitment extend across existing
venue management, new venue development, and transformative renovation
projects across the most exciting properties in the industry, including
Kai Tak Sports Park (Hong Kong), Caesars Superdome (New Orleans,
Louisiana), The Moscone Center (San Francisco, California), AO Arena
(Manchester, U.K.), The Greek Theatre (Los Angeles, California), Desert
Diamond Arena (Glendale, Arizona) and Fishers Event Center (Fishers,
Indiana).
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