The Events Industry Council is pleased to announce that the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), has achieved GOLD level certification to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The standards provide event planners and suppliers with prescriptive actions for producing and delivering sustainable events.
The LVCC is one of the world’s premier convention centers. The 4.6 million-square-foot facility is located within a short distance of 151,000 guest rooms and boasts approximately 2.5 million square feet of versatile exhibition space.
“Achieving GOLD level certification under the EIC Sustainable Event Standards is a significant accomplishment for the LVCC,” said Brian Yost, chief operating officer of the LVCVA. “This certification reflects our commitment to sustainability and our proactive approach to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations, while hosting many of the world’s most significant tradeshows and events. “
The EIC Sustainable Event Standards specify performance criteria in the areas of organizational management, marketing, communications and engagement, climate action, water management, materials and circularity, supply chain management, diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility and social impact. The venue standard is one of several comprehensive standards for environmentally sustainable events.
“The Las Vegas Convention Center’s achievement of GOLD level certification is a remarkable demonstration of their leadership in sustainability,” said Amy Calvert, president and CEO of the Events Industry Council. “In fact, the entire Las Vegas community is modeling the way forward for our industry in terms of sustainability, driving innovation and supporting their customers and partners along the way. We applaud the Las Vegas Convention Center’s efforts and are excited to follow how their commitment to environmental stewardship influences the future of our industry.”
The Alliance for Audited Media, a not-for-profit auditing organization, performed the independent third-party certification of the LVCC’s compliance with the venue standard.
“Our certification of the Las Vegas Convention Center to the event sustainability standards set by EIC continues to promote and elevate transparency and accountability in the events industry,” said Richard Murphy, CEO, president and managing director, Alliance for Audited Media.
Author: Adam Parry
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