Sydney's landmark Opera House will achieve certification against the Australian Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard on 24 September, five years ahead of schedule. The new standard is designed to ensure that carbon emissions from Australia’s electricity sector are offset by reducing other greenhouse gas emissions. The company, which has partnered with EnergyAustralia, has also invested in renewables, waste management, tree planting and biodiversity initiatives. The opera house has also pioneered the use of green cleaning products, including baking soda, olive oil and ozone-treated water.
Sydney's landmark Opera House will achieve certification against the Australian Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard on 24 September, five years ahead of schedule. The venue replaced incandescent bulbs with LED lights, introduced a new building management control system for energy, water and climate control, and optimised its heating and cooling by replacing chiller units connected to its seawater cooling system. The company, which has partnered with EnergyAustralia, has also invested in renewables, waste management, tree planting and biodiversity initiatives. The opera house has also pioneered the use of green cleaning products, including baking soda, olive oil and ozone-treated water.