Our Commitment to Corporate, Social and Environmental Initiatives
The Rogers Centre Ottawa is committed to environmental responsibility, community partnerships, and sustainable event operations.
Through LEED Gold Certification, resource-efficient building design, waste reduction programs, and local charitable initiatives, we help event organizers reduce their environmental impact while creating positive outcomes for the Ottawa community.
Working Toward a Greener And More Equitable World
Our approach to responsibility is two-fold: mandate sound environmental practices from the beginning of every project, and thoughtful strategies, including charitable activities, to ensure the repurposing of useable resources.
Environmental Responsibility
Is the Rogers Centre Ottawa an environmentally responsible event venue?
The Rogers Centre Ottawa is an environmentally responsible event venue and has been LEED Gold Certified for its commitment to energy efficiency, sustainable building design, and environmentally responsible operations.
Environmental highlights include:
- LEED Gold Certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program
- Regionally sourced and recycled construction materials
- Low-emission interior finishes
- High-reflective roof that reduces urban heat island effects
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures and recycled stormwater irrigation
- Comprehensive waste diversion and recycling programs
- Energy-efficient heating and ventilation systems
These initiatives help reduce the Centre’s environmental footprint while supporting more sustainable conferences, meetings, and events.
How Does the Rogers Centre Ottawa Champion Sustainable Practices?
The Rogers Centre Ottawa supports sustainable events through energy-efficient building systems, waste diversion, responsible food sourcing, innovative technology, and partnerships that reduce environmental impact. Explore our sustainability initiatives to learn how we help event organizers host greener meetings and conferences.
Waste Management
Our waste management program helps reduce landfill waste through innovative food waste technology and comprehensive recycling initiatives.
- ORCA processes up to 600 pounds of food waste per day.
- Food waste is converted into environmentally safe grey water within 24 hours.
- More than 45,000 pounds of food waste were diverted in 2018.
- Reduced waste collection also lowers transportation emissions.
Innovative Technology
The Rogers Centre Ottawa uses energy-efficient technologies that help reduce environmental impact while supporting sustainable event operations.
- Daylight sensors
- Double-glazed windows
- High-efficiency ventilation
- 39% lower energy consumption
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
Sustainable Architecture
Our building was designed to minimize environmental impact through sustainable architecture and long-term operational efficiency.
- High-reflective roof
- Non-toxic ice melt
- Low-emission materials
- Stormwater management
Culinary
Our culinary team supports sustainable dining by prioritizing local, seasonal ingredients and working with regional growers and producers whenever possible. This approach reduces transportation impacts while showcasing Canadian ingredients and supporting local communities.
Green Partnerships
The Rogers Centre Ottawa partners with local organizations to reduce food waste, support community well-being, and create more sustainable events.
Our partnership with La Tablée des Chefs helps recover surplus food from events, providing meals to those in need while reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food waste.
Community Initiatives
We support our community and encourage those who gather here to join us. We maintain three flexible corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that enable our clients to have a positive impact without a demanding time commitment. We’re happy to help identify the CSR initiative best aligned with your organization’s values and objectives.
La Tablée des Chefs
At Rogers Centre Ottawa, we’re committed to reducing food waste and supporting our community through our partnership with La Tablée des Chefs. Surplus food from our events is safely collected and redistributed to the Ottawa Mission as well as other organizations, ensuring that edible food reaches those in need. By participating in this food recovery program, we proudly contribute to the fight against food insecurity while reducing our environmental footprint. Together, we track the impact of our efforts, measuring both the portions donated and our contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Join us in making a difference by learning more about Ottawa’s mission to tackle food insecurity.
Leave a Legacy
Our guests are encouraged to donate leftover goods to the local Ottawa community with volunteer assistance from Rogers Centre Ottawa partners. The Leave a Legacy program is a flexible and easy way for our guests to make an impact after their event.
Our team identifies opportunities to donate anything left over, whether non-perishable food, obsolete marketing collateral, promotional items, furniture, displays, carpets, or anything else. We’ll look after all the arrangements to ensure your donations go where they matter most.
Lend-a-Lanyard
Guests hosting events at Rogers Centre Ottawa are encouraged to borrow reusable lanyards to help reduce single-use waste, with support from Ottawa Tourism. The Lend-a-Lanyard program offers a simple, sustainable alternative for conferences and events of any size. Lanyards are made from 100% recycled materials and are sanitized between uses. Event organizers can request them at no cost, with return bins and signage provided to help with easy collection after the event. By choosing to borrow instead of buy, guests are helping lower event waste and contribute to a more sustainable future for Ottawa.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Corporate Responsibilities
Yes. The Rogers Centre Ottawa is LEED Gold Certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, recognizing the building’s commitment to energy efficiency, sustainable construction, and environmentally responsible operations.
Yes. The Rogers Centre Ottawa incorporates sustainable building design, energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures, waste diversion programs, and environmentally responsible operating practices to support more sustainable meetings, conferences, and events.
The Rogers Centre Ottawa champions sustainable practices through energy-efficient technologies, responsible food sourcing, waste diversion initiatives, green building operations, and partnerships that reduce environmental impact while supporting local communities.
The Centre uses comprehensive recycling and waste diversion programs, including the ORCA food waste system, which processes up to 600 pounds of food scraps each day. Programs like Leave a Legacy and Lend-a-Lanyard also help reduce event waste.
The Rogers Centre Ottawa supports several community initiatives, including partnerships with La Tablée des Chefs, the Ottawa Mission, and Ottawa Tourism. These programs focus on food recovery, reusable event materials, charitable donations, and reducing environmental impact.
LEED Certification demonstrates that the Rogers Centre Ottawa was designed and operates with sustainability in mind. For event planners, this provides confidence that meetings, conferences, and events are hosted in a venue that prioritizes energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and responsible operations.
