Sustainability Vision
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Sustainability Vision Building a Story of Positive Impact in the Region “The World’s Leading Environmental Sports and Entertainment Arena – NHL Seattle and the New Arena” “First Certified Zero Carbon and Net Zero Energy Sporting Venue and NHL Hockey Team on the Planet” “Climate Pledge Arena Goes 100% Carbon Neutral for Events and Operations” Net Zero Carbon • Arena to be powered by 100% Renewable Energy • Achieve ILFI Net Zero Carbon Certification • Offsetting 100% of carbon emissions from events • Lowest embodied energy of any arena (recycled roof!) On-Site Solar Entry Pavilion On-Site Solar A Visible Sign of Leadership • Entry Pavilion • 12,000 sqft, ~110 KW Array potential • 1st Avenue Garage • 30,000 sqft, ~300 KW Array potential • Northgate Arena • 52,000 sqft, ~582 KW Array potential Smart Arena Advanced Metering, Displays, & Graphics Rain-Water to Rink Single-Use Plastics Sustainable & Healthy Food • 75% of food ingredients sourced within a 300-mile radius based on seasonality • House wines and craft beer from Washington and Oregon • USDA certified organic produce as standard • All seafood meets Monterey Bay Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Watch rating • Plant based proteins and prevalent vegan and vegetarian options • Antibiotic and hormone free proteins Grass fed beef • 100% eggs from cage-free hens Heart Healthy oils only • And many others Zero Waste • 97%+ diversion rate • Dishwashers! Transportation Implementation of an artist led • carbon offset to cover the emission from travel. Subsidizing round-trip public • transit rides for any fan attending home NHL and WNBA games. $7M investment in private sector • upgrades to the publicly owned Seattle Center Monorail Additional Electric Vehicle Charging Climate Pledge Arena • “Climate Champions” sustainability campaign to engage players and fans • “Smartest Arena in the World” technologies to educate and display commitments • Annual sustainability conferences and events for the community with a focus on youth .