The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North-South Building has achieved LEED v4.1 O + M (Operations + Maintenance) recertification at the Platinum level, the highest level awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The recognition, officially awarded on Aug. 5, marks the first time in the Convention Center’s history that the OCCC has achieved Platinum level.

With the OCCC having been previously certified LEED Gold in 2013 and again in 2018, the elevation of the North-South Building to Platinum demonstrates continuous improvement across energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion, indoor air quality and exceptional environmental performance. The North-South Building is among the largest LEED Platinum-certified convention center facilities in the world and only seven other convention centers worldwide currently hold Platinum certifications.

“This achievement is a direct reflection of our commitment to sustainability and our ongoing efforts to lead by example in responsible convention center operations,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “Reaching LEED Platinum is an extraordinary milestone for a building of this magnitude, and it reinforces our position as one of the world’s premier sustainable destinations. I am deeply proud of our team for delivering exceptional performance and innovation at every step.”

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized green building program that provides a framework for designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining environmentally responsible buildings and communities.

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About the Orange County Convention Center
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center provides approximately $5 billion in economic impact to Central Florida annually. In recent years, the Convention Center has averaged nearly 200 events, including 115 conventions and tradeshows that attract more than 2.3 million attendees to the region each year. For more information about the Orange County Convention Center, visit www.occc.net.