The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is tracking ahead of its five-year sustainability plan, reporting significant waste diversion and carbon reduction results at the end of year two.
By embedding a structured management plan across all operations, the venue has successfully diverted nearly 93 tonnes of food organics to commercial composting, removing over 195 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere.
These achievements have earned the venue EarthCheck Regional Leader status for waste recycling. Alongside its EarthCheck Master recertification, which marks 17 years of continuous benchmarking, the Centre has integrated a new environment, health, and safety platform to refine data tracking and resource efficiency.
A standout success is the venue’s 10c container programme, which recycled more than 150,000 bottles in the past year alone. This initiative not only supports landfill diversion but also contributes to charitable donations, highlighting the Centre’s focus on community engagement.
Looking ahead, GCCEC continues to expand its 2024 to 2028 Sustainability Strategy, focusing on responsible event delivery and further operational improvements to maintain its trajectory toward long-term environmental targets.
