Sands Cotai Central Shows the Way to a More Sustainable Future 

29/07/2016

Syed Mubarak is introducing the building automation system to students in the control room. Photo: BWPI

The water heating system in Sands Cotai Central. Photo: BWPI

Staff led a visit to the Team Member Wardrobe. Photo: BWPI

The hotels and casinos in Macao attract huge number of consumers, which makes large amount of waste every year. Measures taken by Sands China and Starwood hotel aim at alleviate environmental impact.

In the last day of the annual Hong Kong University Development Project, Barry Wilson led the team of Penn State University students to visit Sands Cotai Central to learn about the sustainable system under guidance of Syed Mubarak, Director of Sustainability & MEP-Plant Operation. He made visions on reducing energy and water consumption as well as waste. The visiting spots included Chiller Plant, Sample AHU Room, CCMS Station, Boiler and HP Room, Associates Dining Room and Team Member Wardrobe.

Their strategy consists of four parts, green buildings, environmentally responsible operations, green meetings and stakeholder engagement. Mainly, they focus on resource conservation, waste management and recycling, along with new technologies and innovation. Sustainable products and materials are used everywhere. Green Meetings Program was created to support forward-thinking clients in making their events more sustainable. Moreover, they enhance the understanding of sustainability through engagement with their Team Members, and partnerships with stakeholders and local communities.

In this 3-hour visit, the students were very much inspired and felt grateful for having this wonderful opportunity. 

 

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