Green Sports Alliance Releases Energy
Decarbonization Playbook
PORTLAND, Ore., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
proudly announces the release of the "Energy Decarbonization
Playbook" for Sports and Entertainment Venues. This comprehensive
guide is set to transform energy consumption and decarbonization
strategies in our venues, setting a new standard for environmental
stewardship in the sports and entertainment industry.
"In an era where the impact of climate change is felt across the
glove, it is incumbent upon us, as leaders in the sports industry,
to spearhead transformative initiatives that inspire change and
contribute to a more sustainable planet," said Roger McClendon, Executive Director of GSA.
[DOWNLOAD THE ENERGY DECARBONIZATION PLAYBOOK FOR SPORTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT VENUES]
The Playbook lays out the fundamentals of making smart energy
decisions for the future, creating a synergy that enhances the
overall experience for athletes, fans, and the communities our
venues serve.
Building on the foundation of the "Building for the Next
Generation Playbook" released in 2023, the Energy Decarbonization
Playbook delves deeper into sustainable practices related to
energy, such as GHG tracking, reduction, electrification, renewable
energy, and resilience.
This vital resource was crafted in collaboration with industry
leaders including 3R, APTIM, Blue Strike Environmental, CES Power,
Honeywell, KERAMIDA Inc., McKinstry, Okapi, Populous, RWDI, Tata
Consultancy Services, Viridis Initiative, Agendi, Cherry Street
Energy, and D'Niche Inc. It was meticulously vetted by the CRS,
International Living Future Institute, New Buildings Institute,
TechFlow, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
[LISTEN TO LEADERS AT 2024 GSA SUMMIT LAUNCH ENERGY
DECARBONIZATION PLAYBOOK]
Explore Green Sports Alliance Playbooks at
greensportsalliance.org/resources/playbooks.
About Green Sports Alliance
The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market
influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities
where people work, live and play. The Green Sports Alliance
convenes professional sports leagues, sports governing bodies,
colleges, teams, venues, their partners, and millions of fans
around meaningful change toward a more sustainable future. Through
the Play to Zero® program, it leads the embrace of renewable
energy, waste diversion, water efficiency, and environmentally
preferable practices. Through its marquee event greening division,
The Green Sports Alliance delivers best-in-class sustainable
productions to minimize environmental impacts and maximize
community legacies, driving scalability and replications across the
industry.
The Green Sports Alliance is committed to sharing best
practices, visit greensportsalliance.org for more
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SOURCE Green Sports Alliance