Sydney has reached top 10 status in the 2024 Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) and is ranked Australia’s most sustainable destination—realising the collective efforts of Sydney’s Sustainable Destination Partnership.
Driven in collaboration with City of Sydney, Destination New South Wales and Business Events Sydney (BESydney), the team at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, supported the city-wide showcase leveraging venue case studies of the team’s approach to strengthening communities, environmental protection and nature positive practices.
ICC Sydney CEO, Adam Mather-Brown said the accolade highlights the city’s sustainability strengths and ICC Sydney’s role in achieving its global reputation.
“At ICC Sydney, our mission is to make a difference, and our approach to corporate social responsibility includes efforts to reduce our environmental footprint and provide opportunities for social impact by our organisation and in partnership with our clients.
“Through our promise to be More Than A Venue, we attract millions of people from across the globe to participate at conferences, exhibitions or entertainment events at ICC Sydney and this accolade is testament to our commitment to shaping a dynamic and sustainable destination in Sydney—for delegates to experience at our venue and beyond,” Mather-Brown said.
City of Sydney, Sustainability Engagement Coordinator spokesperson Chris Fitzpatrick said: “This achievement demonstrates the collective efforts of all the members of the Sustainable Destination Partnership. From Sydney’s major convention centre, ICC Sydney, to accommodation, attractions, and more—every partner is to be commended for their contribution in highlighting and elevating Sydney’s unique ability to support a sustainable visitor economy.”