How does the museum implement sustainability and conservation practices?

Green Building Certifications and Awards:
The museum has achieved multiple prestigious international certifications:​

• EDGE Advance Certification – Recognized as the first green museum in Africa and the Middle East by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group,​

• Gold Certificate for Green Building and Sustainability under Egypt’s Green Pyramid Rating System​

• Eight ISO Certifications in energy management, occupational health and safety, environmental management, and quality assurance,​

• Green Building Award for Best Project during the Environment and Development Forum at COP27​

Energy & Water Conservation Measures:
The museum’s sustainability strategy achieves remarkable environmental impact,:​

• 34% reduction in electricity use and targeting over 60% energy efficiency improvements compared to standard buildings,​

• 46% decrease in water consumption with systems to collect, filter, and reuse rainwater for irrigation​

• 48% decrease in emissions, with the museum aiming to achieve complete carbon neutrality,​

• Energy savings equivalent to removing over 400 gasoline-powered vehicles from Cairo’s streets annually,​

• Water savings of 63.4 million liters of Nile River water annually​

Sustainable Design Features:

• Solar panel installations above parking areas for renewable energy,​

• Reflective roofing and external shading systems for thermal comfort​

• Natural ventilation and daylight utilization, prominently featured in the grand atrium​

• Smart energy management systems and low-flow water fixtures​

• Eco-friendly construction materials including locally sourced marble and granite​

• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and bicycle pathways​

Artifact Conservation & Restoration:

• State-of-the-art restoration laboratories with advanced preservation techniques​

• Training programs in conservation and museum sciences combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience​

• Professional restoration teams ensuring optimal conditions for artifact preservation

Environmental Awareness Programs:

• Content promoting environmental education, including documentaries on Egypt’s protected areas​

• Materials distributed to visitors on Egypt’s nature reserves as part of eco-tourism promotion​

• Integration of environmental awareness initiatives into daily museum operations​

Carbon Neutrality Initiative:
Egypt signed a cooperation protocol to make the Grand Egyptian Museum the world’s first carbon-neutral museum of its scale, with comprehensive measures covering emissions reduction during operations.​

For more information about the museum’s sustainability practices and to plan your visit with environmental consciousness, visit www.visit-gem.com or arrange a comprehensive tour through Grand Egyptian Museum guided tours which can highlight the museum’s green initiatives during your visit.