Reducing carbon emissions
We’ve reduced carbon emissions per square metre by 22 per cent 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.
MCEC is the regional industry leader in limiting water use, due to sensor taps and the capture and re-using of water from Melbourne Convention Centre roof. In 2019 we harvested over 3,100kl of rainwater.
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.
MCEC is the regional industry leader in limiting water use, due to sensor taps and the capture and re-using of water from Melbourne Convention Centre roof. In 2019 we harvested over 3,100kl of rainwater.
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.
Our commitment to renewable energy
In 2018 MCEC joined 13 other reputable Melbourne organisations to support the development of a wind farm in regional Victoria. This initiative has enabled us to offset approximately 15 per cent of the venue's total electricity consumption with renewable energy certificates in 2019.
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.
MCEC is also a member of the Business Renewables Centre Australia, a member-based platform that helps facilitate the corporate purchasing of large scale wind and solar energy and storage.
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.
MCEC is also a member of the Business Renewables Centre Australia, a member-based platform that helps facilitate the corporate purchasing of large scale wind and solar energy and storage.