At Georgia World Congress Center, we’re committed to creating a positive impact on our community and the environment.
As the world’s largest LEED Gold certified convention center, GWCC supports event organizers seeking a venue that supports both environmental responsibility and operational efficiency while also serving as a major driver of Georgia’s economy through tourism, development, and job creation.
GWCC establishes recycling program in wake of being chosen to host the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green build International Conference and Expo.
GWCC establishes composting program through Levy Restaurants following the downtown Atlanta convention district’s designation as a Zero Waste Zone by the Green Foodservice Alliance, which aimed to reduce waste sent to landfill through recycling, composting, and reuse of materials.
Boxlunch donations partnered with Second Helpings Atlanta
GWCC hires the industry’s first dedicated sustainability staff member at a sports and convention center complex.
Georgia World Congress Center, at 3.9 million square feet, becomes the largest LEED Silver certified convention center in the world.
Georgia World Congress Center recertifies at LEED Gold, becoming the largest LEED Gold certified convention center in the world.
Atlanta hosts the College Football Playoff for the first time and employs a sustainability committee and green team, led by GWCCA, to leave a positive legacy on the city.
Atlanta plays host to Super Bowl LVIII and again develops a community stake holder group to support the sustainability efforts of all Super Bowl related activities. Atlanta again hosts the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo which achieved the Events Industry Council’s Platinum certification for Sustainable Event Standards.
Georgia World Congress Center recertifies as a LEED Gold Certified convention center.
GWCC welcomes Hannah Greenfader, Sustainability Manager, and launches the Green Team: a staff-led initiative dedicated to advancing sustainability efforts across Georgia World Congress Center.
Open Hands Volunteering
