Los Angeles Convention Center Achieves Recertification of LEED Gold Level for Fourth Time
October 8, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) - The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), owned by the City of Los Angeles and managed by ASM Global, proudly announces that it has achieved LEED v4.1 O+M: Existing Buildings Gold certification for a fourth consecutive time. This milestone underscores LACC’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and highlights its role as a leader in environmental stewardship within the convention and events industry. Through design, construction and operations practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable.
“Achieving LEED Gold recertification under the rigorous v4.1 guidelines is a testament to the Los Angeles Convention Center’s continued leadership in advancing sustainable building operations,” said Kimberly Weedmark, General Manager of the Los Angeles Convention Center. “Our commitment to sustainability continues to define our role as a leading destination for events that prioritize environmental responsibility.”
The LACC has maintained its LEED Gold Level certification status since 2010, consistently demonstrating leadership in sustainability through significant investments in energy conservation, water efficiency, waste reduction, and enhanced indoor environmental quality. The achievement of the v4.1 Gold recertification represents the center’s latest effort to exceed the industry’s evolving green building standards and further minimize its environmental impact.
“Congratulations to the Los Angeles Convention Center for continuing to elevate the environmental practices that have once again earned the LEED Gold recertification. The values and goals inherent in the LEED program match with goals set forth by the City of Los Angeles and we applaud the LACC’s team for weaving these components into the fabric of their operation” said Doane Liu, Chief Tourism Officer and Executive Director of the Los Angeles City Tourism Department.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, and the Gold certification places LACC among a select group of facilities dedicated to driving positive environmental change. The LACC’s achievement of LEED Gold certification through the v4.1 framework further solidifies its position as a sustainability showcase, illustrating the center’s commitment to responsible resource management, energy efficiency, and overall operational excellence.
“LEED certification is the ultimate recognition of global green building leadership, signaling that a space has undergone rigorous third-party verification and meets the highest green building standards,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC. “The success of LEED is due to the partnership and support of those committed to advancing green building and sustainability. Each new LEED certification brings us one step closer to revolutionizing the spaces where we live, learn, work and play.”
Lindsay Arell, Chief Sustainability Officer of ASM Global added, "Achieving LEED Gold recertification is a testament to the Los Angeles Convention Center's unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This milestone highlights the dedication of ASM Global to integrating sustainable practices across all our venues. We are incredibly proud of the LACC team for their leadership in creating a greener future, continuously raising the bar for excellence in sustainable operations, and setting an example for venues worldwide. At ASM Global, we remain committed to advancing our sustainability efforts and creating lasting positive impacts for our communities and the environment."
For more information about the Los Angeles Convention Center and its sustainability initiatives, please visit lacclink.com
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About the Los Angeles Convention Center
The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is renowned internationally as a prime site for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions. Owned by the City of Los Angeles and professionally managed by ASM Global, the LACC attracts over 2.5 million visitors annually. The facility is an integral economic component to the Southern California area, generating economic benefits through attendee direct and indirect spending and sustaining over 12,500 local jobs. The LACC also remains an enduring symbol of environmental sustainability and social responsibility and is proud to be a LEED® Gold certified facility. The LACC strictly adheres to the ASM Global VenueShield Health & Safety Protocols. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. For more information, please visit lacclink.com.
About ASM Global
Award-winning ASM Global is the world’s No. 1 development and full-service venue company focused on client-first approaches for driving significant financial success. The company’s elite network spans five continents featuring a portfolio of more than 400 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers and performing arts venues.
ASM Global translates its unique visionary ownership experience into innovative project development, planning and execution; content programming; curated guest-immersive experiences; locally tailored solutions; and optimized revenue streams for our client’s properties and surrounding communities. Focused on value creation and economic growth, ASM Global realizes venue business potential to elevate the profitability and profile of our clients and partners. We cultivate strong, inclusive relationships with the communities we work and live in while championing the welfare and development of our employees and small-business partners, resulting in a more cohesive, resilient and vibrant community.
ASM Global's expertise and commitment extends across existing venue management, new venue development, and transformative renovation projects across the most exciting properties in the industry, including Kai Tak Sports Park (Hong Kong), Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana), The Moscone Center (San Francisco, California), AO Arena (Manchester, U.K.), The Greek Theatre (Los Angeles, California), Desert Diamond Arena (Glendale, Arizona) and Fishers Event Center (Fishers, Indiana).
About the U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.