Al Janoub Stadium awarded for its sustainable operations

The iconic Al Janoub Stadium was awarded a gold standard Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certification for operational performance by the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) – making it the first FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadium to be awarded all three GSAS certifications. Previously, the stadium received certifications for sustainable design and green construction practices.

To commemorate the achievement, representatives from the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), FIFA, GORD and Mosanada Facilities Management Services were invited to take part in an award ceremony.

Speaking during the ceremony, Eng. Ghanim Al Kuwari, SC Deputy Director General Technical Services, said: “While we are reaching new sustainability benchmarks for stadium design and construction, we are also developing the skills, abilities, processes and resources in the facility management and building operations sector in Qatar to ensure our venues are as sustainable as can be. We have held detailed training sessions throughout the certification process to ensure we achieve the best possible outcome for the building and for our team working there who operate the venue on an ongoing basis.”

Eng. Bodour Al Meer, SC Sustainability Director, said: “This certification is evidence of our efforts to deliver on the commitments of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Sustainability Strategy. We are proud to be the first FIFA World Cup host country that is conducting these detailed assessments of our stadiums’ operations.”