Environmental Assets
The National Convention Centre has adopted an environmentally aware infrastructure including a climate control system, energy efficient lighting, and dual flush toilets.
We are working hard to reduce our environmental footprint and we recycle all plastic, paper, glass, aluminium, oil and printer cartridges.
The refurbishment has meant that the Centre has been able to integrate more natural light. The Centre has also fitted low-emissivity glass in the skylights to maximise thermal efficiency and reduce heat-loss.
Environmental policy statement
For a copy of our Environmental Policy, please click here.
Transport
- Information on public transport, walking distance from hotels and cycle maps is available for inclusion in delegate information packs
- Bicycle racks are installed on the Glebe Park side of the building
- Reception provides cloaking facilities for bicycle bags and helmets
- Coach transfers from hotels are encouraged, with coach access by the main driveway on Constitution Avenue
Energy
- The Building Management System enables us to monitor and control the mechanical systems at all times, thereby reducing energy use by 10%
- Energy consumption can be measured for the purpose of purchasing carbon offsets
- Dimmable compact fluorescent lighting is installed in the gallery rooms
- Each room has an air conditioning control
- Natural light is available in the gallery rooms, Exhibition Hall, Ballroom and main foyer
- Lights and climate control are switched off at night
Waste
- Plastic, paper, glass, aluminium, oil and printer cartridges are recycled
- Clearly marked recycling containers in the foyer for water bottles and paper products
- Linen supplier with an environmental policy and commitment to reduce energy use by 63% and water use by 70%
- Linen is reused where possible
- All toilets are fitted with dual flush systems
- The exterior of the building has teflon coated paint which will self-clean in rain
Catering
- Unused food can be donated to a charity, by prior arrangement
- Organic produce is available at an additional cost, two weeks’ notice required
- Fair trade coffee is available at an additional cost, two weeks’ notice required
- We serve local water in reusable glasses instead of commercial bottled water
- Cutlery and crockery are reusable
- Meals are not packaged, except for boxed lunches for which the packaging is recyclable
- Our new kitchen system allows increased efficiency
- Sweets/mints for meeting tables have biodegradable wrappers instead of plastic wrapping
- Recycled content paper napkins
Printed Material
- 50% recycled content paper is used for event orders and photocopying, and is available for purchase at the reception desk
- Notepads are made with 50% recycled content paper
- Menus can be displayed on the foyer plasma screens instead of printed menus (except for vegetarian and special dietary requirements)
- Room signage is displayed on plasma screens instead of paper signage
- NCC fact sheets and floor plans are available as website downloads instead of in print
- Proposals, contracts and event orders are sent electronically, unless required in print
Awareness
- This environmental policy is incorporated into staff training and orientation
- Signature blocks on emails and proposals include a link to the environmental policy
- This environmental policy is publicly available on the National Convention Centre website
- Centre management has approached a Canberra-based focus group for inclusion in local projects to reduce waste, water and energy use
