EMSL
A Systems Approach to GWCCA
Tools (Implementation and assessment)
Social Media
Reporting
Mayor's Office of Sustainability
Waste hauler
Green Sports Alliance
APEX ASTM Green Meetings Standards/GMIC
LEED/USGBC
Actions (Initiatives on several fronts)
Measurement
Purchasing practices
Energy and Water consumption
Waste streams
Policies
Waste management
Green Cleaning
Procurement
Utility consumption
Rainwater harvesting/cisterns
Renewable energy
Strategic Principles (For achieving success)
Metrics
Documentation
Communication
LCA
Third-party Certifications
Zero Waste
Policy
Principles for Sustainability (Defining success in the system)
Reductions
Consumption
Partnerships
Walk the Talk
Best in Class
Driving Growth
Business
Global Systems and Science (A way to understand the world)
Leave positive impact
Economic
Business community
Environmental
F&B
Transportation
Energy
Water
Waste
Visitors/Guests
Community benefits
Hosts events and visitors
Economic driver
Tim Trefzer
Strategic Principles
Relationships
Business experience
Principles for Success
Maintain personal values and ethics
Positive and meaningful relationships and experiences
Continual improvement
Health and wellness
Knowledge
Financial
Create positive change
Educating others
System
Surroundings/Environment
Education
Friends
Family
Career
GWCCA Areas of Focus
Newer Areas of Focus: Leadership and Innovation
Technology
Sustainability
Social
Visitors
Community
Environment
Operational Efficiencies
Education and communication
Conservation
Traditional Focus: Create Economic Benefit and Growth to the State of Georgia
Centennial Park
Georgia Dome
GWCC
Capstone
Cross-Functional
Transparency/Standards
Green Meetings Standards
Leadership
Innovation
Communications
Educate
Create Awareness
Strategy
Prioritization
Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Sustainability
Global Context
Vision
GWCCA Global Sustainability Issues and Opportunities as Related to its Skills
Facilities
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
Sustainability influence in Savannah
New Facilities
Wasted materials from old stadium
Donate/Reuse
Reduced heat island effect
Create barrier from community to westside neighbors
Hire from community
Include community in design and planning process
New Hotel
Technological Advancements
More energy consumption
Better Measurements and Monitoring
Aging Facilities
Energy Saving Performance Contract
Reduced consumption with no up front costs
Higher resource consumption
Higher Costs
Carbon Caps
Green Meetings
Events Eco District
Green Meetings Certification
LEED Certification
Green Meetings Industry Council
Employees
"Best in Class" organizational mantra
Globalizing city losing history
Southern Hospitality
Hire community residents/locals
Community-Focused Leadership
New Falcons Stadium
Safety
Air Quality Issues
No Idling Policies
Centennial Olympic Park Visioning Project
Connectivity to Bike Paths
Lack of Healthy Food Options
Urban Farms
Location
Events District
Regional Sales Approach
Barrier to Westside neighborhoods
Stormwater Runoff Can Cause Flooding
Central to Downtown
Connect to Transportation Infrastructure