Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The Authority integrates sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) into all aspects of our business to meet our organizational mission of enhancing the quality of life for Georgians.

Better Environment

Improving our natural environment through operational and event-driven impacts related to energy, water, waste, air quality, food and beverage, and more.

Better Community

The health of our business and the health of the surrounding community are intrinsically tied through our work with various humanitarian organizations.

Better Leaders

Partnering with educational institutions throughout Georgia to build and grow the state’s next generation of leaders.

Mission In Action

Committed to enhancing the quality of life for every Georgian, the GWCCA puts its mission into action by integrating sustainability and CSR into all aspects of business in order to support people, the planet, and the bottom line.

Energy and Water

GWCCA is an industry leader in resource conservation and renewable energy.

Energy Savings Performance Contract

Conserving energy, saving money, equipment upgrades and a creative financing solution are all part of GWCCA’s Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract with Trane. It is the largest such stand-alone project in Georgia, and also the largest in the country for public assembly venues.

Team Member Engagement

GWCCA has a culture of stewardship that includes serving the surrounding community.

GWCCA has partnered with the Atlanta Mission. Twice a year, team members volunteer to prepare and serve meals, donate basic need items, and also provide job skills training.

Volunteering

Volunteerism is a two-way street for the Authority. Our team members volunteer their time and talents on behalf of several local organizations that focus on basic needs, shelter, education and environment. Additionally GWCCA offers periodic opportunities for other groups to volunteer on our campus.

GWCCA has partnered with the Atlanta Mission. Twice a year, team members volunteer to prepare and serve meals, donate basic need items, and also provide job skills training.

In-kind Support

Our commitment to building a better community is a continuous pursuit. In fiscal year 2019, the Authority formed a new partnership with the American Red Cross to host on-campus blood drives in the wake of Hurricane Michael that ravaged South Georgia. In addition to participating in local literacy programs, team members also donated more than 500 books to local elementary schools.

Recognized as an industry leader, the Authority has leadership expertise representing various disciplines including sustainability

Thought Leadership

Recognized as an industry leader, the Authority has leadership expertise representing various disciplines, from event and sports management to public safety, law enforcement and sustainability. GWCCA leaders are active participants in panel discussions and industry forums, and serve as guest speakers and presenters. We’re honored to share our insights and specialized knowledge in academic or business settings.

Alternative Transportation

Getting to the GWCCA campus is a snap via rail, bus, rideshare, bike or on foot.

Each parking garage has at least one Chargepoint dual-port electric vehicle charging station with the entire campus able to charge 26 vehicles at once.

With direct service via two MARTA rail stations, GWCCA’s campus is easily accessible.

The entrances of the Georgia World Congress Center are outfitted with bicycle racks, for easy and safe storage for cyclists.

PATH Foundation off-road trails encircle the GWCCA campus providing connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists all throughout the city.

Arts and Education

We partner with local school districts as well as colleges and universities to foster learning and leadership development.

Basic Needs

We work to ensure all Georgians have access to food, water, clothing and clean air.

Shelter

We support organizations that administer to the homeless, and believe in affordable housing for all Georgians.

Environment

Reducing the Authority’s environmental impact, we implement the latest innovations in conserving energy and water and diverting waste.