HONG KONG, December 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) is proud to announce that it has received the A Greener Future (AGF) certificate, becoming the first-ever venue in the Asia-Pacific region to receive this globally recognized sustainability certification. The achievements of this year’s certified venues will be celebrated at the International AGF Awards 2026 ceremony, which will be held during the Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI18), in partnership with the International Live Music Conference (ILMC), on the 24th.th February in London.
Developed over 18 years in consultation with hundreds of events, suppliers and sustainability experts, the AGF certification uses one of the most robust assessment frameworks in the industry. It is one of the most established sustainability standards in the events industry. This year, only 9 places in the world were awarded. AsiaWorld-Expo joins an elite international cohort that includes Ancienne Belgique (Brussels), ABBA Voyage (London), Co-op Live (Manchester) and M&S Bank Arena (Liverpool).
As part of AGF’s rigorous assessment framework, venues undergo a detailed process including self-assessment, on-site inspections, and post-event evidence review across 11 sustainability pillars covering local environment, community, travel, food, energy, water, waste, EDI, governance, and more. This designation highlights AsiaWorld-Expo’s significant progress and proactive initiatives towards sustainability, underscoring our commitment to continually raising standards of environmental and social performance while delivering world-class events.
“We are delighted to become the first-ever venue in the Asia-Pacific region to receive AGF certification,” said Irene Chan, CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo. “This achievement highlights AWE’s long-standing commitment to advancing sustainable development and raising industry standards both in Hong Kong and the region. We will continue to invest in green innovation while working towards a more resilient, responsible and future-ready events ecosystem.
AsiaWorld-Expo has invested HK$1 billion in a major renovation and upgrade of its facilities to further strengthen its commitment to sustainable development, low-carbon operations and the adoption of innovative technologies. To meet the substantial energy demands of exhibitions, conferences, concerts and sporting events, AWE has deployed high-efficiency water cooling systems, supported by an AI control platform and intelligent air conditioning for real-time optimization. At the same time, AWE has digitized its core event management processes and developed proprietary intelligent tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce resource consumption. In the area of corporate social responsibility, AWE continues to strengthen community engagement, promote educational collaboration and advance inclusion initiatives, consistently generating long-term social value. Moving forward, AWE will continue to lead by example, working with regional venues and industry partners to advance sustainability and deliver a more efficient, low-carbon, internationally benchmarked experience for event organizers and visitors.
Download more photos: https://www2.asiaworld-expo.com/2025/PressRelease/AGF.zip
View original content to download multimedia:^ https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/asiaworld-expo-breaks-new-ground-as-asia-pacifics-first-a-greener-future-certified-venue-302645371.html
SOURCE Asiaworld-Expo Management Ltd.
