Venue Becomes One of the First Sports &
Entertainment Facilities to Earn Zero Waste
Accreditation
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BELMONT PARK, N.Y.,
May 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UBS Arena has been awarded
Silver certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and
Efficiency) rating system. Administered by Green Business
Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE helps facilities measure, improve
and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of
sustainable waste management and reduction practices, which
contribute to positive environmental, health and economic outcomes.
The arena is also announcing in conjunction with this certification
their first zero waste partner, Collins Building Services.
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"Sustainability is at the forefront of all we do at UBS Arena
and we are proud to say that the venue is a certified zero waste
facility," said Michael Sciortino,
General Manager of UBS Arena. "To achieve this TRUE certification
at a Silver level is a testament to a couple years of hard work by
our team. And in the end, our staff and our guests working together
to help us make a positive impact on our environment. We also want
to thank Collins Building Services for joining us in our industry
leading sustainability efforts by becoming our first official zero
waste partner."
This zero waste certification supports UBS Arena's
sustainability commitments through their Sustainable Brilliance,
Community Resilience framework announced in November 2023.
The building shifted its waste operations from a fan facing
perspective by eliminating single use landfill-bound items and
introducing new signage at each waste receptacle that
showcases graphics that match exactly what is provided at the arena
and each items' corresponding waste stream, while also creating a
Zero Waste Pocket Guide that is available via
UBSArena.com/sustainability and throughout the venue by scanning QR
codes found throughout the campus. The venue also made investments
in time, staff and space to create a zero waste workroom on site to
assist in the sorting of all materials. Additional UBS Arena
partners playing an integral part in obtaining this TRUE Silver
certification include Delaware North and Winters Bros.
In the year needed to collect all necessary data to become a
TRUE certified project, the arena maintained a diversion of waste
to landfill rate of over 95%. More than 1,550,000 lbs. were
composted and recycled from the arena, the equivalent of over 4
million NHL regulation hockey pucks, which helped avoid 300 metric
tons of CO2 emissions being released into the atmosphere. Through
reuse and donation, the building avoided 14.2 metric tons of CO2
emission, the equivalent to driving a car between UBS Arena and
Times Square 2,000 times, by reusing or donating 55,000 lbs. of
waste.
"Collins Building Services was excited to embrace the
opportunity to partner with UBS Arena and together drive our zero
waste efforts," said Ken Collins,
President Collins Building Services. "The CBS Zero Waste team works
tirelessly behind the scenes of every event to achieve our
sustainability goals. They are true heroes. We congratulate
everyone who came together to make this possible to help nurture
and replenish our world."
Waste affects every part of our communities and effective waste
management strategies are critical to ensuring both public and
environmental health. By pursuing TRUE certification, UBS Arena
demonstrates a commitment to sustainability leadership by shifting
to circular thinking and prioritizing processes, operations and
actions to reduce waste and resources throughout their system
lifecycle. UBS Arena is committed to creating a cleaner and
healthier space for future generations through waste reduction and
elimination efforts.
"Zero waste is a powerful part of any company's sustainability
strategy," said Peter Templeton,
President and CEO of U.S. Green Building Council and GBCI. "Through
their TRUE certification, UBS Arena enhances their operations in a
way that maximizes the lifecycle of every product to promote a
fully circular economy."
About UBS Arena
UBS Arena is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and
sports venue and proud home of the New York Islanders is developed
in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and
Jeff Wilpon.
The state of the art arena has welcomed top artists from
around the globe since opening in November 2021 including
Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Chris
Stapleton, Dua Lipa, Drake,
Harry Styles, Marc Anthony and Suga. The venue delivers an
unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear
sightlines and premier acoustics.
UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, recently
achieving Zero Waste TRUE Silver certification in May 2024 in addition to its LEED Green Building
Certification and carbon neutrality for operations.
Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is
located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station
and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or
car. To plan your trip, please visit
UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.
For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or
@UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Collins Building Services Inc.
Collins Building Services (CBS), founded in 1988, is a
privately-owned premier facility services and solutions provider in
the New York metropolitan and
tri-state area. Headquartered in Long
Island City, New York, CBS serves a portfolio of client
partners to create safe, healthy environments for the people who
live, work, and play in the facilities they serve.
CBS' commitment to local, national, and global communities
includes a robust focus on green cleaning and sustainability.
Currently serving more than 145 million square feet in the
tri-state area, CBS partners with clients across various industries
including sports and entertainment, higher education, commercial,
residential, healthcare, and fine arts. CBS is dedicated to
operating ethically, sustainably, and without compromise when it
comes to quality service tailored to clients' evolving needs.
For additional information, please visit cbs-collins.com.
About Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
GBCI is the world's leading sustainability and health
certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing
excellence in performance and practice globally while promoting
adoption of building and business practices that continually and
measurably improve health, equity, resilience and environmental
wellbeing for all. GBCI administers project certifications and
professional credentials and certificates including, Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating
systems, as well as the PEER standard for power systems, the WELL
Building Standard, the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES), EDGE
(Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), TRUE certification
for zero waste and Investor Confidence Project (ICP) for energy
efficiency retrofits.
Media Contact
UBS Arena
Kerry Graue – Senior Director,
Public Relations
kerry.graue@ubsarena.com
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