On August 3, the China Green Building and Energy Saving (Macau) Association was awarded MGM China Holdings Ltd two-star certification under the China Green Building (Macau) Design Label for its second resort in Macau, MGM COTAI, set to open in early 2017. MGM COTAI is the largest property in Macau to achieve such certification, and the announcement also marks the first time a private-sector project has ever been recognized by 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 in being recognized by the Macau Association for our commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Mr Grant Bowie, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited.
     “This certification is a significant and hard-earned step forward in working toward MGM’s long-term commitment to socially-responsible business, focused on improving the quality of life for our employees and their families, as well as the Macau community and society at large. This recognition is an achievement that sets an incredibly high standard for our industry, and we invite our industry peers to join us in creating a more sustainable Macau.”
     Mr Yin Bo, Director of China Green Building Council, congratulated MGM COTAI on its achievement, "China places green building as part of its national development strategy and the cooperation among nations on the initiative is growing. The outstanding green building concept and techniques of MGM COTAI make it a pioneer in this aspect and the award is a testimony to MGM’s dedication in leading Macau and global brands toward a sustainable future by setting examples and promoting green measures.”
     Building Journal will publish a comprehensive feature story on MGM COTAI in a coming issue, please watch out for further announcement. Subscribe Building Journal <E-version>