The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) has achieved EarthCheck Silver Certification for 2026, becoming the first convention centre in the country to secure the credential.
The venue completed its independent audit against the EarthCheck Company Standard 4.1 with zero non-conformities, making it the only local venue to reach Silver status on its first assessment. EarthCheck benchmarks performance across energy, water, carbon emissions, waste, chemical use, community impact, and employee engagement.
“What sets NZICC apart is that sustainability here isn’t a retrofit; it is foundational. The operational performance and cultural integrity we assessed speak for themselves, and that is exactly what the global events market is looking for,” said Stewart Moore, founder and CEO of EarthCheck.
Guided by the Maori principle of manaakitanga and its relationship with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, NZICC integrates sustainable practices into its everyday operations, including food sourcing, waste reduction, and energy management.
Tracey Ha, director of customer experience & marketing at NZICC, added: “This certification reinforces the role NZICC was built to play for Auckland and for Aotearoa. It gives our clients, partners and guests confidence that they are choosing a venue that operates to an internationally recognised sustainability standard.”
