PHILADELPHIA (CelebrityAccess) — The ASM Global-managed Pennsylvania Convention Center announced it has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) v4.1 O+M: Existing Buildings Silver certification.
LEED certification serves as a benchmark for organizations to align with their corporate sustainable-development goals as they seek to create an environmentally sustainable ecosystem for the live events industry.
The PCC earned the certification after meeting stringent standards for energy, water and waste efficiency as well as the quality of the human experience at the facility. To meet those standards, the PCC implemented initiatives such as an increase in 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 certification is the second for the facility and follows its achievement of the LEED Gold certification for New Construction in 2011.
The center was also recognized with 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.”
“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, ASM Global. “They ensure we measure progress against global standards, fostering transparency and continuous improvement. At ASM Global, we believe these benchmarks are essential for driving meaningful change and demonstrating our commitment to a sustainable future.”
