National Museum of Qatar gets GSAS platinum rating for operational sustainability
The National Museum of Qatar has
been awarded the Platinum rating under the Global Sustainability Assessment
System (GSAS) Operations certification, further establishing Qatar Museums as a
global leader in sustainable cultural institutions.
The Platinum certification, granted
by the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), marks a world
first for a museum under the GSAS Operations framework, following a rigorous
assessment of the museum’s operational sustainability.
Commenting on the achievement, Qatar
Museums CEO Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi said: “Advancing from Gold to Platinum
under GSAS Operations is a significant milestone in our sustainability journey.
This accomplishment reflects Qatar Museums’ long-term commitment to embedding
environmental responsibility across all aspects of our institutions — from
building design to daily operations. As cultural leaders, we are proud to
contribute to Qatar National Vision 2030 while setting new global benchmarks
for sustainable museum management.”
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The Platinum award was presented at the NMoQ Auditorium on Qatar Environment Day, highlighting the nation’s ongoing efforts to protect and preserve the environment.
This recognition builds on NMoQ’s
earlier achievement of a GSAS 4-Star rating for design and build certification
in 2018, prior to the museum’s official opening, and underscores Qatar Museums’
leadership in advancing sustainable cultural infrastructure both locally and
internationally.
Fahad Abdulla A Mana, Head of
Project Management Oversight at Qatar Museums, added: “Achieving the GSAS
Platinum rating is a proud moment reflecting our teams’ dedication to
integrating environmental responsibility into every aspect of operations. This
milestone strengthens Qatar Museums’ position as a leader in sustainability and
sets a global benchmark for museums to follow.”
Dr Yousef Alhorr, Chairman of GORD,
said: “Upgrading from Gold to Platinum demonstrates how cultural institutions
can successfully balance heritage preservation with environmental
sustainability. Designing a sustainable building is one challenge, but
operating it efficiently over time is far greater. NMoQ’s achievement showcases
institutional maturity and ongoing commitment to peak environmental performance
under GSAS Operations.”
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Source: Qatar Tribune