At VCET, our vision is to be the world's trusted partner for delivering impactful events. We recognise that this impact extends far beyond our venues, to our people, businesses, suppliers and communities. Our Sustainability and Impact Strategy 2026-30 describes how we plan to build positive impact while addressing negative outcomes that we may influence. This strategy is focused on three interconnected priorities: environmental responsibility, social impact and economic prosperity. Together, they represent our commitment to operate resilient, inclusive and future-focused venues that contribute positively to our local regions.
Reducing our environmental impact and strengthening VCET's climate resilience
VCET and its venues rely heavily on the natural world to deliver impactful events and we acknowledge the considerable environmental outcomes
we have. Our venues use large amounts of electricity, gas and water to operate and we produce substantial amounts of waste each year, a lot
of which is contributed by the events we house.
Through this priority, we are focused on climate and nature resilience, waste and circularity, and energy and water.
Explore MCEC'sNet Zero Roadmap by
2050
Explore MCEC's Positive Impact Guide for event sustainability
Explore Nyaal Banyul's Positive Impact Guide for event sustainability
Building inclusive, safe and equitable spaces
Each year, we welcome millions of people through our doors and host
an array of events as diverse as our visitors. Grounded in VCET’s value of Respect,it is important for our organisation and
our venues to
reflect this diversity in our workforce, our policy and our spaces.
Through this priority, we are
focused on gender and cultural diversity, accessibility and First
Nations reconciliation.
Explore our Accessibility
Action Plan
Explore our Gender Equality Action Plan
Explore our Reconciliation Action Plan
Creating lasting value for Victorian communities
The events industry contributes $36Bn annually to the Australian economy. It enables people, businesses and industries to connect, share ideas and knowledge, and to build communities.
The industry also brings challenges through labour practices, public safety and human rights. For VCET, these challenges are present in the venues we operate, people we employ, events we host, and key supply categories.
Through this priority, we are focused on regional impact and human rights.
Explore our latest Modern Slavery Statement
Explore MCEC's Community Partners
Explore our Victorian Ambassador Network
Green Star
Nyaal Banyul is certified as a Green Star 5-star rated building. This means it has been built with environmental sustainability and social impact at its core.
WELL Health-Safety
Nyaal Banyul is certified as a WELL Health-Safety rated building.
Sustainable Tourism Accredited
In 2024, MCEC is officially Sustainable Tourism Accredited, having demonstrated sustainability achievements and commitments to delivering high quality services.
EarthCheck Platinum Certified
MCEC has been certifed under EarthCheck since 2009. Since 2023,
it has been certifed as Platinum, EarthCheck's second highest rating.
Green Star
Across the MCEC venue, our buildings hold 5-star and 6-star Green Star building ratings. Learn more about MCEC's sustainability and impact program [Link to new webpage]
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The Victorian Ambassador Network brings together leaders who shape Victoria’s industries, ideas and global influence. Supported by government and industry partners, our ambassadors help attract major business events and position Victoria as a destination for innovation and knowledge.
Meet our ambassadors and discover the impact of the Victorian Ambassador Network.
Learn More
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate our venues in Narrm and Djilang; the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Wadawurrung peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and seek to honour the long-standing tradition of building community and exchanging ideas on these lands. We extend that respect to the broader Kulin Nations and the Traditional Owners of all First Nations communities across Victoria and Australia.
