Reducing carbon emissions
We’ve reduced carbon emissions per square metre by 16 per cent, and are on track to achieve our target of a 30 per cent reduction by 2021 against 2015 levels.
Replacing 660 halogen lights with LED lights in our exhibition bays, has reduced our carbon emissions and resulted in an average cost saving of 52 per cent for our customers.
We’re committed to sourcing our produce from local, passionate and ethical suppliers. This is not only to promote the wonderful producers we have right here in Victoria but also to reduce our venue’s environmental footprint. Our Conference menu features the 100 mile market garden menu option which sources all major ingredients from local farms and markets within a 100 mile radius of the venue.
Replacing 660 halogen lights with LED lights in our exhibition bays, has reduced our carbon emissions and resulted in an average cost saving of 52 per cent for our customers.
We’re committed to sourcing our produce from local, passionate and ethical suppliers. This is not only to promote the wonderful producers we have right here in Victoria but also to reduce our venue’s environmental footprint. Our Conference menu features the 100 mile market garden menu option which sources all major ingredients from local farms and markets within a 100 mile radius of the venue.
Melbourne Renewable Energy Project
In 2018 MCEC joined 13 other reputable Melbourne organisations to support the development of a wind farm in regional Victoria. This initiative enables us to offset the projected electricity use of our 20,000 square metre expansion space with renewable energy.
The Melbourne Renewable Energy Project (MREP) is a catalyst for changing electricity procurement, acting on climate change and driving investment in renewable energy. MREP marks the first time that a partnership of 14 organisations from a range of sectors - local governments, cultural institutions, universities and corporations – have collectively purchased renewable energy from a newly built facility.
The Melbourne Renewable Energy Project (MREP) is a catalyst for changing electricity procurement, acting on climate change and driving investment in renewable energy. MREP marks the first time that a partnership of 14 organisations from a range of sectors - local governments, cultural institutions, universities and corporations – have collectively purchased renewable energy from a newly built facility.
Projects
Melbourne Skyfarm
A group of leading Melbourne-based sustainability companies are collaborating to transform the 2,000 square metre Siddeley Street rooftop car park, managed by MCEC, into a thriving farm with sustainable and contemporary dining, education and event spaces.
Melbourne Skyfarm has been initiated by Melbourne-based nature regeneration and protection group Odonata, urban farming company Biofilta and The Sustainable Landscape Company, with the support of MCEC and City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Fund.
Features include:
The project aims to construct a demonstration working farm for second half of 2019, with all elements and buildings completed by late 2020.
Melbourne Skyfarm has been initiated by Melbourne-based nature regeneration and protection group Odonata, urban farming company Biofilta and The Sustainable Landscape Company, with the support of MCEC and City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Fund.
Features include:
- Advanced urban rooftop farm, rooftop orchard and beekeeping.
- Environmental education centre and design hub.
- A 90 seat licensed café with elevated terrace and event space.
The project aims to construct a demonstration working farm for second half of 2019, with all elements and buildings completed by late 2020.