Inside Asian Gaming

IAG MAY 2021年5月 亞博匯 64 FEATURES I n a world where climate change and renewable energy sources have emerged as the most critical discussions of the 21st century, the need for new and existing developments to improve sustainability practices has never been clearer. And it’s an issue of particular relevance for modern integrated resort operators given the size, scope and diversity of their offerings. With investments often pushing well into the billions, any initiatives that eliminate excessive energy use or cut down on resource requirements are likely to translate to seven-figure savings each and every year. “IR projects are very complex due to the integration of many critical areas such as the casino, hotel floors, plant rooms, security and control rooms and much more,” explains Jefferson Suarez, Contracts Manager for the Philippines office of independent commissioning management consultants Commtech Asia. “The operating hours of integrated resorts are longer, too, compared with other developments, so energy saving and sustainability is evenmore important. “Practicing sustainability in hospitality comes with many benefits. Aside from attracting more customers and responding responsibly to what many consider a moral imperative in light of the current climate crisis, sustainable initiatives provide incentives for hospitality businesses. “Though sustainable practices can require initial spending, the combined effects of energy efficiency and waste reduction can lead to lower costs in the long run in terms of major plant lifecycle and maintenance expense, which will in turn have a positive impact on ROI.” 氣 候變化和可再生能源已成為21世紀全球最 重要的討論議題，可持續發展實踐需完善發 展，這需求更顯而易知。考慮到現代IR營運商 的規模、範圍和多樣性，這議題對其亦尤其重 要。 鑑於相關投資經常達到數十億元，因此任何消除過度能源耗 用或減少資源需求的舉措，都能每年為企業節省七位數的開支。 獨立調試管理顧問公司Commtech Asia的菲律賓辦事處合 約經理Jefferson Suarez表示，「IR項目是非常複雜的，因為涉及 多個關鍵領域的整合，如娛樂場、酒店樓層、機房、安全和控制室 等等。」 「與其他開發項目相比，IR項目的營業時間更長，因此節能 和可持續發展顯得更為重要。」 「在酒店款待業中實現可持續發展具有眾多好處。鑑於當前 的氣候危機，在許多人眼中，企業在道義上需採取負責任措施作 回應，所以可持續發展舉措除了能吸引更多客戶，也為酒店款待 業提供了激勵。」 「儘管可持續發展舉措需要在項目初期投入資本，但從長遠 角度而言，能源效率加上廢物減少，可延長主要廠房的生命週期 和降低維護費用的成本，對投資回報率產生正面影響。」 Suarez鑽研學習可持續發展，在美國綠色建築委員會的領 先能源與環境設計（LEED）和英國調試專家協會（CSA）的MC- SA-Grade 4 資格具有專業資歷，可謂可持續發展和綠色建築調試 專家。他擁有14年的調試管理經驗，包括在中東地區工作12年，在 中東地區的工作涉及30多個綠色建築及傳統項目，包括迪拜的哈 利法塔、艾哈利拉兒童專科醫院、ICD布魯克菲爾德廣場、阿布扎