How Sports Is an Environmental Game Changer Jennifer Regan, Sustainability Director, AEG
Jun 28, 2015
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!