BCEC Sustainability Statement
26 Sep 2007

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is a leading provider of convention and exhibition facilities and services.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is working towards becoming a world leading sustainable event facility and is committed to striving to achieve ESD through a balance of environmental, economic and social/cultural factors in a way that will ensure that resource conservation and the environment is protected now and for future generations.

We aim to put sustainability at the core of the way we do business.  To achieve this, we commit to:
- reducing our environmental impact, with a specific focus on water, energy and waste
- adding to economic development through increased usage of the centre by clients who value the commitment to sustainability, and our contribution to the local economy
- educating our staff, clients, suppliers and community by communicating our strategic business goals and positive contributions to the environment
- enhanced social impact through providing a safe and healthy work environment and work experience opportunities.

We recognise that we must work in collaborative partnerships with others to achieve this. This includes:
- our employees
- our customers, visitors and exhibitors
- our suppliers
- government
- our local community and
- our industry.

Alliances
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been a founding partner in the Australian Government’s Greenhouse Challenge.
- We are working towards a 5 star Green Star rating from the Australian Building Council for the Grey Street development.
- We are working towards Green Globe accreditation as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our environmental performance.
- We are part of the South Bank Business Association Sustainability Challenge.

Robert O’Keeffe
General Manager