The Baltimore Convention Center (BCC) is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the organization’s progress in environmental responsibility, social impact, and sustainability initiatives. The report highlights key achievements over the past calendar year and reaffirms the Center’s commitment to sustainability.
“Our 2024 sustainability outcomes are a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation,” said Mac Campbell, CVP, Executive Director of the Baltimore Convention Center. “By surpassing our diversion goals and integrating advanced energy monitoring solutions like SkySpark, we are now able to provide impact and data to our customers in ways few destinations can.”
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Over the last year, the BCC has remained steadfast in its commitment to sustainability, continuously implementing innovative strategies to reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. Guided by a comprehensive sustainability framework, the BCC prioritizes waste diversion, energy efficiency, water conservation, and local sourcing to minimize its carbon footprint. The Center set ambitious goals, including achieving higher waste diversion rates, expanding renewable energy integration, and maintaining its certification under the Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Standards. By leveraging advanced energy monitoring systems like SkySpark, fostering partnerships with local businesses, and enhancing community engagement through donation programs, the BCC set a new benchmark for the venue in 2024.
“We’re incredibly grateful for our clients who go the extra mile to plan their events with sustainability in mind,” continued Campbell. “Their thoughtful choices and shared commitment to the environment make a lasting impact—not just within these walls, but across our community and industry.”
In 2024, the BCC achieved a 51.31% waste diversion rate, surpassing its original goal of 35%. The Center’s events generated 590.81 tons of waste, with 303.15 tons successfully diverted from landfills. Additionally, the Diversion by Donation program placed 95.27 tons of furniture, materials, and supplies into the hands of Baltimore region non-profits and reuse programs.
Furthering its environmental impact, the Baltimore Convention Center prevented 52,413 plastic water bottles from entering landfills in 2024, adding to a cumulative total of 319,928 bottles saved since 2021. The Center also continues to support regional businesses by sourcing 60% of its culinary ingredients regionally, benefiting over 18 small businesses. In addition, the Alvéole Bee Program has expanded to house over 40,000 honeybees across two dedicated beehives, playing a critical role in urban pollination efforts.
The Convention Center also achieved Silver-level certification under the Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Standards, demonstrating excellence in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable purchasing practices. Led by Director of Operations Tyler DeBella, the Center’s Green Team Council played an integral role in earning this recognition.
“Our team’s dedication to sustainability has been truly inspiring,” said DeBella. “We are committed to pushing these initiatives even further and have set our sights on achieving a higher certification level in 2025.”
As part of its long-term sustainability goals, the Center continues to integrate cutting-edge energy monitoring systems, enhance its water conservation efforts, and foster stronger partnerships with local sustainability organizations.
The full 2024 Sustainability Report is available online, detailing all of the Convention Center’s sustainability efforts and future plans.
