Green Conference and Exhibition Venues
We will be holding the Carbon Solutions Forum at the Sofitel, Melbourne and Convention Centre, Sydney. This is based on their strong commitment to the environment as outlined below. We will be offsetting the remaining emissions generated through all aspects of the conference.
Sofitel, Melbourne (22 – 23 September)
25 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Tel: 03 9653 0000
Fax: 03 9653 7733
Web: www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au
- All light globes are being replaced with LED"s that are more energy efficient
- Use of comingled recycling bins in all outlets
- Held an Earth Day to raise money and awareness and donated to WaterAid Australia
- Shower timers were given out to all staff at the Earth Day
- Looking at having another Earth Day - switching off all the power in the hotel for 1 hour
- Handwash basins are on automatic timers in all back of house areas
- Housekeeping are looking at changing their procedures to use less water
- The hotel removed the water feature on Level 35 due to the restrictions
- Sofitel Melbourne is currently looking at applying for the ISO 14000 Accreditation
Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney (9-10 October)
Darling Drive
Darling Harbour
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9282 5000
Fax: 02 9282 5041
Web: www.scec.com.au
- Accredited as Australia’s first Green Globe benchmarked Convention Centre
- Comprehensive environmental program in place – Ecowise [Link]
- 100% GreenPower used in administration offices
- Convention Centre lighting system automatically adjusts to the amount of natural light available
- The centre works with suppliers and contractors to develop more environmentally-friendly practices in purchasing and packaging
- Manage programs that reduce both water and energy consumption without compromising customer service
- Have a recycling and waste management program that reduces the volume of waste that is delivered to landfill sites
- For more information about the Ecowise program please
click here
