The Convention Centre embarked on the path of sustainability the moment it opened its doors in 1996. Respect for the environment, social responsibility, and economic viability are all integral to our vision, operations, and business culture.
Over the years, the Convention Centre has implemented an ever-growing number of tangible measures and innovations to minimize the environmental impact of operations while maximizing its positive social and economic impact.
With the aim of providing a healthy, comfortable environment for attendees and staff, the Québec City Convention Centre has invested time, money, and human resources in its LEED building and sustainable operations. It also set up an eco-friendly event program to encourage its clients to follow its lead down the path to sustainable development.
The Convention Centre’s unwavering commitment to always doing better has led to measures such as the creation of a Sustainable Development Committee and a Sustainable Development Action Plan in 2008 in response to the Québec government’s Sustainable Development Act.
In 2023, the Convention Centre obtained Biosphere certification, which is internationally recognized in the tourism industry.
Available Documents
- Sustainable Development Policy (French only)
- Sustainable Development Action Plan 2023-2028 (French only)
- Sustainable Development Accountability Report 2024-2025 (French only)
Our Pledge to Sustainable Tourism by 2030
Sustainable development is a long-standing commitment at the Québec Convention Centre. Signing the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge reaffirms this dedication to improve its practice and its sustainability score by 2030. This step is part of the Convention Centre’s journey toward obtaining GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Pathway and strengthens the foundational practices already in place.
GreenStep is the only Canadian sustainable tourism certification label accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Pursuing this path provides fresh momentum to an established approach: continuously improving environmental performance and strengthening our contribution to regional economic development, as well as to the cultural and intellectual enrichment of the region. It is an ongoing commitment toward ensuring that event-based tourism serves as a source of positive and lasting benefits for the community.
