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MGM COTAI

GM COTAI is the largest
property in Macau to achieve
M such certification, and the
announcement also marks the first
time a private-sector project has ever
been recognized by the China Green
Building and Energy Saving (Macau)
Association (the Macau Association).
"Since we came to Macau, MGM
has been committed to sustainable
development and being a responsible
member of the local community. As we
look to the opening of MGM COTAI
next year, we are humbled inbeing
recognized by the Macau Association
for our commitment to environmental
stewardship," said Mr Grant Bowie,
CEO and Executive Director of MGM
China Holdings Limited.
Mr Y i n B o, D i r e c t or of C hi na
Green Building Council said, "China been environmentally-conscious while
places green building as part of its providing superior service to the
national development strategy and customers. MGM COTAI is one of the
the cooperation among nations on the properties in Macau showcasing their
initiative is growing. The outstanding efforts in contributing to sustainable
green building concept and techniques development," said Mr. Albert Chuck,
of MGMCOTAI makes it a pioneer president of the Macau Association.
in this aspect and the award is a "In line with the direction from
testimony to MGM's dedication in Macau SAR to construct a green city
l eading Macau and gl obal brands and to reduce its carbon footprint,
toward a sustainable future by setting energy consumption, and waste,
examples and promoting green the China Green Building and
measures." Energy Saving (Macau) Association
i s su ppo r t i v e t o a l l s ust a i n a b l e
Local approach w i th gl obal de v e l opm e n t s. W e l o ok f o r w a r d
significance to more sustainable buildings and
By choosing to pursue a locally- constructions in Macau."
developed green building certification,
MG M Chi na sought t o bri ng Green from outside-in
its company's global vision for The China Green Building (Macau)
green business to life in a manner Label evaluates projects against six
immediately relevant to Macau. The key areas, incl udi ng: l and usage,
standards created by the Macau energy, water, building materials,
Association have been developed by indoor environmental quality and
industry experts and are tailored to this operations and management. However,
market, ensuring MGM's approach best the planning, design and construction
meets the needs of Macau's unique are only one part of MGM COTAI's
environment and community. The commitment to sustainability. The
China Green Building (Macau) Label finished property will also be home
was introduced in 2015 and is an to n umerou s eco des ign features
extension of the China Green Building that holistically tie environmental
Label, which was established in 2006 responsibility in with operations.
by China's Ministry of Housing and Specifically, some of these features
Urban-Rural Development. include:
"We are exci t ed t o see maj or • Quality of Space: By inviting natural
international hospitality companies elements into the urban fabric of the
like MGM devoting themselves to Spectacle at the center of the resort,

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