How Sports Is an Environmental Game Changer
Jennifer Regan, Sustainability Director, AEG
It’s Time to be a Game Changer
• Over 6 venues have each saved between $850,000 to $1.2 million per year over 5 years
• Green sports recognized by the White House, Department of Energy, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company
• 13% of Americans care about science, 61% care about sports
Leading Game Changers
• Leagues: NHL, MLB, NBA, and NFL have commitments
• Jewel Events: US Open, World Cup, Olympics, all-star games, and jewel events such as Super Bowl and Stanley Cup
• NBA: Portland Trailblazers, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets
• AEG 1EARTH: Industry’s most comprehensive environmental program
AEG 1EARTH Components
1. AEG 1EARTH Environmental Policy and Goals
2. Ecometrics
3. Education and Communication
4. Environmental Best Practices
Environmental Policy• Signed by CEO
• Commits AEG to:
- Continual improvement
- Compliance with environmental regulations
- Setting and achieving environmental objectives
- Listening to the concerns of employees, guests and other stakeholders
Energy and Climate 20% reduction in GHG 15% renewable energy
Recycling and Waste Diversion 25% solid waste diverted 75% diversion at 10 venues
Water Conservation 20% reduction in water use
Sustainable Purchasing 50% of all purchases in key categories
Education 100% environmental messaging
AEG 2020 Environmental Vision Goals
• Up to 30 data points measured monthly
• Benchmarks performance
• Accounts for growth
• First in industry
AEG Ecometrics
Energy and Climate at AEG
Waste at AEG
• AEG Facilities currently has a 42% diversion rate
• 8 venues have over 75% diversion rate
Employees:•Green Teams•Environment on Agenda•Departmental Trainings
Education and Communication
Guests and Public Outreach:•Sustainability Report•Website and Social Media •Outreach events: Earth Hour 3/31, Earth Day 4/22, America Recycles Day 11/15
Partnerships
For more information on AEG 1EARTH please visit:
www.aegworldwide.com/aeg1earth
Or contact:
Jennifer Regan, Sustainability [email protected]
Thank You!