Building Investments and Upgrades
The Pennsylvania Convention Center is the perfect venue for sustainable meetings.
Over the past four years, the Pennsylvania Convention Center has made $78.8 million in capital investments in the facility, including enhanced health and sanitization measures; an upgraded, next-generation wi-fi infrastructure; improved air-handling units; and sustainable, energy-efficient lighting, and new concession stands.
Numerous upgrades have been aimed at reducing the building’s carbon footprint. This commitment to sustainability has increased the building’s overall efficiency. As a result of these efforts, the PCC has received Gold Level Certification for the Events Industry Council Sustainable Events Standard, LEED Gold status, and GBAC STAR accreditation.
Host Sustainable Meetings
The PCC is a modern and iconic building that has recently undergone a series of upgrades and renovations to reduce its environmental impact. These upgrades include:
- Energy saving reflective roof
- Energy efficient LED lighting
- Innovative cooling systems
- Reduced water use
- Safe cleaning products Expanded recycling initiatives
- Streamlined management of HVAC, lighting, power, elevators and escalators
ASM Global operates the Convention Center under its best practices for sustainability and green meetings. The team works with meeting planners to identify and achieve sustainable goals for meetings and conventions.
The City of Philadelphia has also made a strong commitment to sustainability, with a goal to become a zero-waste city by 2035. The city has implemented various initiatives and programs aimed at reducing waste, increasing recycling rates, and promoting clean energy.
Enhanced Policies and Procedures
Additionally, the Center has implemented enhanced policies and procedures to continue to provide the finest customer service and address the specific needs of customers, including:
- VenueShield™ — ASM Global established venue cleaning protocol works with over 400 products that include the recommended requirements for disinfecting various surfaces.
- Pennsylvania Convention Center’s Deep Clean program addresses high traffic and touch areas, hand hygiene, team training, employee personal protective equipment, contactless entry, and housekeeping staff dedicated to increased sanitization efforts.
- Advanced plasma air purification technology for larger spaces and UV fixtures for smaller spaces.
- KONE UV Light Sanitization escalator handrails installed.
- Highest possible MERV Rated filters throughout building.
- Ongoing process of replacing HVAC air filters with higher efficiency MERV-14 filters
- Renovated restrooms, new carpet, fresh paint, and vibrant LED lights throughout the Center.
- Meeting room AV devices allow a presenter to wirelessly connect their own device to the monitor or screen eliminating the need to touch cables, common computers, or to insert USB drives.
Take the next step toward hosting your green meeting by submitting an RFP or contacting our Convention Sales Team to learn more.
