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EVENTSCTICC intoThe Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) considerssustainability a strategic imperative, placing great importance onintegrating economic, social, and environmental sustainabilityevery aspect of its operations.Corporate Sustainability BY THE CTICCGlobally, consumers and event organisers are demanding thatcompanies follow sustainable business practices and processes.At the CTICC, clients are assured of a venue that focusses onwaste management, energy consumption, local sourcing and waterconservation as key priorities for sustainability.The CTICC aligns itself to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)guidelines, of which the centre is a member, and is always seeking new waysto mitigate its impact on the environment while advancing its people andproviding them with new opportunities to grow within the organisation.The UNGC focuses on a company’s value system in respect of itsresponsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anticorruption,and contends that in upholding these basic responsibilities, acompany also sets the stage for long-term success.Environmental sustainability was integral in the design of the CTICCbuildings, from the maximum use of natural light, to the incorporation ofenergy-efficient lighting and emission-minimising climate control, the CTICCdesign as a venue is green at heart.The innovative design of CTICC 2 earned the centre a 4-star Green Starrating by the Green Building Council of South Africa in 2017. Its design featuresincludes electrical sub-metering, energy-saving devices, waste managementand water conservation processes.CTICC has maintained four internationally recognised managementsystemcertifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001and 22000) for the 2019/2021financial year, by leading the way for improved systems, functionality andsustainability.Driving the centre’s triple bottom line sustainability objectives is its NurtureOur World (NOW) committee, which has implemented various practices andraised awareness around sustainability.One of the CTICC’s sustainability initiatives was the installation of thecentre’s reverse osmosis plant, which went online in 2019 and has alreadyproven to be a highly effective water-saving intervention.Purposely designed to cater to all the centre’s daily water consumptionneeds by being able to produce 200 000 litres of drinking water in a 24-hourcycle.The centre also harvests greywater and rainwater for use inside and outsidethe building and have introduced a number of other initiatives to save water.The Building Management System, combined with other energyalternatives, has resulted in a steady decline in electricity consumption andover the past five years, the CTICC has achieved an average annual saving of12.84% in kWh measurement.CTICC further supports clients by giving them opportunity to ‘green’ theirevents and reduce their own environmental impact and carbon footprint,either through the donation of excess food or consumables to the centre’slocal community partners, as well as, donating to the NOW fund in aid of socialsustainability initiatives.The centre supports local community partners and engage with theircommunities in various ways including educational and income-generationinitiatives, as well as feeding schemes and urban gardening projects.The CTICC has continuously improved its environmental sustainabilityperformance over the years, and seeks to increase its energy and waterconservation metrics, while also providing for the safe disposal of waste and,where possible, providing recycling or upcycling opportunities.Learn more on how to green your events at the centre or contribute tothe CTICC’s local community partners by visiting our website, cticc.co.za, orcontacting an events executive or mail the centre’s sustainability officer atNOW@cticc.co.za.22Green Economy Journal - GreenEconomyOnlinegreeneconomy.media
THE FINE ART OFCONFERENCINGDesigned to connect businesses and people, the CTICC offers flexible floor spaceof over 140 000m 2 , encapsulated within its mirror-like glass façade. In addition,this architectural masterpiece is ideally located in the heart of Cape Town, one ofthe world’s most vibrant cities.Discover endless possibilities with a curated event experience complemented byscenic views of Table Mountain, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Restassured that Africa’s premier multi-purpose, sustainably conscious conferencingcentre is the venue to take your event from the abstract to the surreal.Call +27 21 410 5000, email sales@cticc.co.za or visit cticc.co.za
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