Scott Jenkins

GM, New Atlanta Falcons Stadium

Chairman of the Green Sports Alliance

Are we reaching a tipping point?

• Are fans concerned about the environment?

• Can changing personal habits can make a difference?

• Are fans worried how younger fans will be affected?

• Do fans notice when people don’t recycle?

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The Sports Industry is a $450Billion/year Industry

13% of People say they pay attention to Science, 71% say they pay attention to Sports

All Industries meet on a Sports Field

A Better Way to Play

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www.greensportsalliance.org

Helping sports teams, venues, and leagues enhance their environmental performance

The 2014 Summit in Santa Clara saw 600+ industry stakeholdersengaging their peers in meaningful dialogue around better environmental practices and proven solutions that help to advance the green sports movement.

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June 28-July 1 Chicago, IL

www.greensportssummit.org

Green Sports Alliance

Summit Video

• Monthly webinars• Operations Roadmap• Green Cleaning Playbook• LED Lighting Playbook

NRDC Resources

NRDC Greening Advisor www.greensports.orgNRDC Solar Guide www.nrdc.org/solar-guideNRDC Game Changer www.nrdc.org/game-changer

• LED Lighting Playbook

Zero Waste and Sports

• Bottom line savings

• Corporate Partnerships

• Brand value• Brand value

• Fulfill our social responsibility

• Improve environmental performance

• Influence culture

FY12 $125,000 saved, 1,000 tons diverted

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Composting is key to zero waste

Food Waste 34%

Yard Waste 17%

Landfill 17%

Cardboard & Office Paper 10%

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10% Misc. Recyclables 7%

Co-Mingle 6%

PET 5%

Construction Debris 4%

Organics = 51% (Food Waste + Yard Waste)

Composting is a team sport

• Commercial Composter

• Supply Chain

• Foodservice

• Housekeeping

Mindset Matters

Zero Waste Mindset

Default to Recycling

Raising Awareness

Leveraging our brands to drive change

45% of fans have increased food composting at home

Challenges

• Inertia and time

• Knowing what’s compostable

• # of people involved • # of people involved

• Cost, performance, aesthetics

• Contamination

Success Factors

• Teamwork

• Metrics

• Training and signage

• Zero waste mindset

• Celebrate success

• Economics

• Public policy & support

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Sports and Sustainability

• Bottom line savings

• Corporate Partnerships

• Brand value• Brand value

• Fulfill our social responsibility

• Improve environmental performance

• Influence culture

Atlanta Falcons Stadium Video

Scott Jenkins

GM, New Atlanta Falcons Stadium

Chairman of the Green Sports Alliance