The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has invested in the development of an event emissions calculator that will provide insights and actionable data to the venue and its clients.
The calculation tool, developed by Australian company NetNada, provides an emissions estimate based on GCCEC-specific space and energy usage. The methodology used is only applicable to Australian-based events and the calculation aligns with Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
GCCEC’s sustainability advisor Larissa Rose explained: “Our duty of care is to ensure we are not only being accountable to the operations of GCCEC but empowering our clients to strengthen their knowledge and understanding on the energy, waste and water emissions generated by their events. The calculator provides a way to access data and compile it in a way to educate and empower greater understanding”.
This follows the recent announcement of the venue’s five-year Sustainability Strategy.
Since opening in 2004, GCCEC has implemented a raft of initiatives that have resulted in responsible waste management, optimised energy usage and reduced water usage and the achievement of Master certification by EarthCheck.
