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Orange County Convention Center Sustainability Initiatives

Orange County Convention Center Sustainability Initiatives. April 19, 2011. Today’s Agenda. Background of OCCC Environmental Management System (EMS) Additional OCCC Sustainability Initiatives Sustainability Successes Client/Partner Sustainability Support. Today’s Agenda.

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Orange County Convention Center Sustainability Initiatives

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  1. Orange County Convention CenterSustainability Initiatives April 19, 2011

  2. Today’s Agenda • Background of OCCC Environmental Management System (EMS) • Additional OCCC Sustainability Initiatives • Sustainability Successes • Client/Partner Sustainability Support

  3. Today’s Agenda • Background of OCCC Environmental Management System (EMS) • Additional OCCC Sustainability Initiatives • Sustainability Successes • Client/Partner Sustainability Support

  4. What Is EMS? An Environmental Management System is composed of processes and procedures to manage and reduce negative environmental impacts.

  5. What Is ISO 14001? International Standards Organization ISO 14001 is the international standard that defines elements to establish and operatean EMS.

  6. Environmental Management System • In January 2003, OCCC participated in a 2-year Environment Protection Agency (EPA) project • OCCC developed a plan for an EMS to be certified to ISO 14001 standards • The OCCC Building Services Section was selected as our targeted function

  7. Our “low hanging fruit” ?WASTE

  8. Waste Management • During a tradeshow, the average attendee produces approximately 20 pounds of solid waste per day*. *Green Meeting Industry Council

  9. Meetings Industry Waste Production 3 day event 10,000 attendees 20 lbs waste/day = 600,000 pounds of waste

  10. ISO 14001Certification Status • Third party review of EMS procedures, and interview of OCCC personnel • Certification awarded February 2007 • Recertification confirmed in April 2010 • Building Services Section renamed “Environmental Services Section” • Reassessment occurs annually

  11. ISO 14001 Certification OCCC was the first convention center in the United States to receive ISO 14001 EMS certification

  12. Recycling Results forJanuary 1 – December 31, 2010 • 2,356 tons recycled of the 4,133 total tons produced • Savings: $105,998 in landfill disposal fees • More than 281 tons of cardboard recycled • Savings: $16,753 in recycle rebates solely on cardboard

  13. Recycling Success • In calendar year 2000 less than 1% of the total waste generated by tradeshows was recycled In 2010… • The OCCC recycled 2,356 tons, representing 57% of the solid waste stream • Over 4,712,000 pounds of waste were diverted from the landfill and reused !!!

  14. Recycling Success • In calendar year 2000 the OCCC recycled zero percent of cardboard waste generated by tradeshows, In 2010… • The OCCC recycled 281 tons of cardboard • Also, the OCCC diverted 17 tons of yard waste

  15. Today’s Agenda • Background of OCCC Environmental Management System (EMS) • Additional OCCC Sustainability Initiatives • Sustainability Successes • Client/Partner Sustainability Support

  16. Additional “Green” Efforts • The OCCC has 1,372 toilets, 428 urinals, and 1,072 sinks • Replaced ALL paper towels and toilet tissue with 100% post consumer content paper • Trash bags are 75% recycled content and 10% post consumer content

  17. More “Green” Efforts • Green Cleaning Program: using Green Seal Certified products for glass, tile and all purpose cleaning • Self –contained pressure washer cleaners recover and recycle water and cleaning fluids • Highly Efficient Particulate Air filter (HEPA) vacuums used

  18. Today’s Agenda • Background of OCCC Environmental Management System (EMS) • Additional OCCC Sustainability Initiatives • Sustainability Successes • Client/Partner Sustainability Support

  19. LEED CertificationLeadership in Energy & Environmental Design • OCCC has registered with the US Green Building Council for LEED – EB (Existing Building) certification • Improving performance in following areas: • Sustainable site • Water efficiency • Energy efficiency • Material & resource use • Indoor environmental quality

  20. Renewable Energy • One-megawatt, rooftop, solar photovoltaic system • Largest rooftop PV system in the southeast United States • Generating the equivalent amount of electricity used by 100 average-size homes • Four experimental PV systems on our complex

  21. Solar Powered Pay Stationsfor Metered Parking

  22. Vehicle Charging Stations

  23. Renewable Energy • Conversion to solid-state, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting • Continuous monitoring and load-matching of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems • Climate-Change Education Center

  24. Water • 100% reclaimed water for landscaping irrigation • Xeriscape™ plantings • Installation of drip irrigation system

  25. Today’s Agenda • Background of OCCC Environmental Management System (EMS) • Additional OCCC Sustainability Initiatives • Sustainability Successes • Client/Partner Sustainability Support

  26. OCCC Clients Support Our Community Over $1 million in donations so far this year… • The National Association of Homebuilders donated three homes for military personnel • Orgill Spring Dealer Market, and The True Value Company donated tools to Habitat for Humanity

  27. OCCC Clients Support Our Community • North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, and Sysco Food & Supply Show made food donations to Second Harvest Food Bank • Global Pet Expo donated pet supplies to the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals • Florida Educational Technology Conference donated plants and books to the Hubbard House

  28. Why Are We Doing This? • It’s the right thing to do • We are reducing negative impacts on the environment and our guests and staff • We are reducing negative impacts on other County operations • We are saving money while we are reusing valuable resources

  29. Our Business SustainabilityIs At Risk… • Our clients are demanding “Green” practices • In the future most events will not select venues without “Green” certification • The United States Environmental Protection Agency is currently developing rules requiring all government-related meetings to be held in “Green” facilities

  30. Coordinating With Our Clients • The sustainability effort begins with the initial sales contact • A Sustainability Coordinator at OCCC is proposed in our 2011/12 Budget • Point person for all sustainability initiatives • Responsible for communicating and coordinating with our clients and their exhibiting companies and service partners

  31. Client Assistance • Support and execute “Green” events • Participate in the American Society of Association Executives Convene Green Alliance • Participate in Meetings Industry initiatives regarding best “Green” practices • Monitor governmental rule-making affecting themeetings and tradeshowindustry

  32. Partnering for Sustainability

  33. Partnering for Sustainability

  34. Thank you!

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