In a significant milestone for Riyadh’s sustainable infrastructure, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that the Operation and Control Center (OCC) of King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport has received LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

This certification highlights the facility’s adherence to high-performance building standards including a sustainable design that prioritizes resource conservation and the integration of advanced technologies to curb energy consumption and carbon emissions. Additionally, the facility promotes a healthy indoor environment through superior air quality management and utilizes a smart, centralized operating system running 24/7. These integrated capabilities ensure peak operational efficiency to serve the millions of residents and visitors relying on the capital’s public transport network.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world’s premier rating system for green buildings. Projects achieving this status must demonstrate exceptional performance in energy savings, water efficiency, emissions reduction, and the use of sustainable materials.