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Honeywell and Sydney Opera House showcase sustainable success

Eliza Sayon May 19, 2023

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Honeywell’s significant contributions have helped the iconic Sydney Opera House in achieving a prestigious 6-Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

The Sydney Opera House, renowned as a global performing arts venue and an architectural masterpiece, has become one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to attain the rating.

Honeywell’s technology has played a crucial role in retrofitting the Sydney Opera House, leading to more sustainable operations and a reduced environmental impact, representing global leadership in environmental and social sustainability. The process involved ongoing enhancements in the building’s performance, a reduction in carbon emissions, and the maintenance of its carbon-neutral certification.

“Sustainability is in the Sydney Opera House’s DNA,” Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron AM said.

“Thanks to the long-term support from our Global Goals Partner Honeywell, the Opera House is working harder and smarter than ever before and I’m thrilled to see this recognised in such a significant way. It’s a testament to the power of meaningful partnerships in driving positive change.”

Honeywell Building Technologies President and CEO Billal Hammoud commended the Sydney Opera House’s careful approach to minimizing its environmental impact while maintaining its UNESCO World Heritage-listed status.

“This requires a careful balance and technologies, but most importantly, teamwork,” he said.

“The Honeywell team who service and support the Sydney Opera House every day closely collaborate with its engineering and sustainability teams to make sure the building systems are performing efficiently and we work to find innovative solutions to meet well-defined goals.”

The GBCA Green Star Building rating tool underscores the Sydney Opera House’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and operations.

With Honeywell’s technological advancements and collaborative efforts, the iconic Australian landmark sets a remarkable example for the global community in achieving a harmonious balance between environmental stewardship and delivering world-class experiences.

Eliza Sayon

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Eliza is a content producer and editor at Public Spectrum. She is an experienced writer on topics related to the government and to the public, as well as stories that uplift and improve the community.