Joep Stevens - RTD11 2015
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Over the past 85 years, the Cape Town International Convention Centre has hosted over 24 million visitors. The document outlines various sustainability initiatives the centre has implemented to reduce its environmental impact through decreasing electricity and water usage and increasing waste recycling. It also discusses the centre's economic responsibility through local procurement supporting over 100 suppliers and job creation. Additionally, it addresses social responsibility programs for staff and the local community. The key lessons learned highlighted include the importance of effective communication and partnering with suppliers to demand change while providing support.
Joep Stevens - RTD11 2015
- 2. 85 years & 24 million Visitors 0 5 10 15 20 25 1929 1939 1949 1959 1969 1979 1989 1999 2009 2013 1 2 11 24
- 4. Resource Management: Electricity reduced by 6 % Reduction of fresh water usage by 7% (5.2l of water per visitor) Waste to landfill reduced by 52% Recycling increased by 200%
- 6. Economic Responsibility 1. MyCiti 2. Boardwalk 3. Turning Circle 4. Attractions Conference 5. New 7 Wonders 6. Procurement
- 7. Economic Responsibility Procurement How serious are we about. Job creation Supporting local economy Community projects Carbon footprint 1723 products 102 suppliers
- 11. Social Responsibility CSI & Class in the Clouds
- 12. Lessons Learnt Communication Communication Communication Make visible externally that you do internally Dont make ONE person responsible Dont give options e.g. paper plates Review decisions times change Demand from suppliers but hold their hand Thank suppliers Be bold and be brave
- 13. When in doubt.look to the future.