(From left) KLCC’s Robert Hatton-Jones and John Burke; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Wan Kamal Mujani; Solar Energy Research Institute’s Mohd Adib Ibrahim. Photo Credit: KLCC
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has signed a MoU on
sustainability partnership with the Solar Energy Research Institute
(SERI), a research institution established by the Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia (UKM).
The partners will study the materiality of the venue’s current
sustainability initiatives. Based on the outcome of the study, new
strategies will be developed to enhance and accelerate the Centre’s
progress towards achieving its Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) pledge.
The assessment will be conducted by a team of researchers from SERI
by employing scientific methods with reference to globally recognised
standards. The data from the study will be used to develop a
comprehensive report on the Centre’s sustainability performance.
SERI was formed to address the immediate issue of fossil fuels
consumption that cause environmental pollution and global warming. With a
commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions, SERI plays a
vital role in driving the country’s transition towards clean and
renewable energy sources.
Recognised for its cutting-edge research, innovative technologies,
and multidisciplinary approach, SERI actively collaborates with industry
partners, government agencies, and international research institutions
to foster knowledge exchange, facilitate technology transfer and engage
in collaborative research projects.
KLCC GM, John Burke, said: “The assessment that will be conducted by
SERI will help us to strengthen the foundational elements of our
sustainability pathway and enhance the effectiveness of our existing
efforts and initiatives. Building on our on-going efforts towards
reducing environmental impacts from events, this assessment will enable
us to foster closer co-operation with clients on aligning our goals in
effectively delivering net-zero carbon events.”
Wan Kamal Mujani, deputy vice-chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, said: “Through this (partnership), we
aim to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of
sustainability in the business events industry and help develop
strategies and potential solutions to address current gaps to boost the
Centre’s sustainability performance in the long-term.”
KLCC recently announced that is has achieved a pioneering
subscription to the Green Electricity Tariff (GET), a programme launched
by the Malaysian government and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the
nation’s largest electricity utility company, enabling the venue to be
powered by renewable energy.