Convention Center

Green Meetings

The Pasadena Convention Center is committed to being environmentally responsible and has long recognized the importance of sustainability efforts. We are continuously seeking ways to reduce our footprint and serve those in need. We are dedicated to environmental improvements that encourage social responsibility and economical improvements in our venue, community, and industry.

Energy Management

The facility is designed to perform 32% better than California’s energy efficiency standards, thanks to our automated, high-efficiency lighting and equipment (including LED technology
Minimal lighting and air conditioning/heating levels are maintained during move-in/move-out days
Motion-sensor lighting installed in administrative offices and public restrooms
Energy-efficient central plant ensures the larger facility operates without adding to Southern California’s electrical grid

WATER CONSERVATION

With low-flow toilets, waterless urinals, drought-resistant landscaping, and storm water run-off used for irrigation, our water consumption is 20% below the minimum requirements
Replaced urinals with waterless models
Replaced toilets throughout the facility with low flow 1.28 gallon per flush (GPF) unit
Upgraded faucets to .35 gallon per minute faucets
Upgraded faucets to motion-sensor faucets in restrooms
Replaced 300 unfinished folding leg tables with 300 linenless tables that have an elegant, finished laminate top

RECYCLING/WASTE DIVERSION

Mixed recycling and organic waste recycling program for show and operational waste
Energy efficient hand-dryers in restrooms
Filtered water stations available throughout the facility reduce the amount of plastic bottles in waste and the amount of un-consumed glasses/pitchers of water.
Filtered water stations throughout the facility for guests to use in an effort to eliminate single-use plastics
Cardboard compactor/baler onsite
Mixed recycle bins throughout the facility
Organic waste bin onsite to improve diversion stream
Ability to provide donation coordination to show operators for excess food and show material items

FOOD & BEVERAGE PRACTICES

Responsible and local sourcing
Waste reduction and diversion practices throughout service operations
Supporting communities through food donations and volunteerism
Biodegradable and compostable products in an effort to eliminate plastic waste
Organic herb and vegetable garden onsite. This produce is used to prepare certain meals, make herb purees and dry rubs.
Use of aluminum canned water to eliminate the use of single-use plastics for a more eco-friendly recyclable product
Grease and oil used in the preparation of food is recycled
Implementation of food waste reduction efforts by utilizing Sodexo Live! Proprietary WasteWatch program
For more detailed information about Sodexo Live! initiatives and practices visit: Sustainability | Visit Pasadena

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

PCOC encourages using public transportation and/or carpooling
Public transit subsidy for employees
Vanpool/carpool designated parking spaces in Center’s parking structure
8 EV charging stations in our parking structure
Bike racks around the facility for employees and guests

BUILDING FEATURES & AWARDS

Building designed with 44% locally manufactured materials
Meeting and banquet chairs are made from recycled plastic
98% of the construction waste from the Pasadena Convention Center’s expansion project was recycled
The expanded Pasadena Convention Center has been awarded the highly coveted LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council