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| Originally built in 1924, Soldier Field stands as the oldest stadium in the NFL and now pairs its historic legacy with modern environmental performance. Building on its groundbreaking 2011 achievement as the first existing North American stadium to earn LEED certification, Soldier Field continues to demonstrate how historic venues can evolve to meet today’s highest standards of sustainability. Owned by Chicago
Park District and managed by Legends
Global, the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues,
and brands, Soldier Field is one of just nine stadiums in the country to
earn LEED status. The historic stadium joins U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis,
MN and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on this prestigious list, which
are also part of Legends Global’s vast portfolio.
Historic Chicago Facility Cements Position as a Leader in Sustainable Venue Management with Prestigious Status Soldier Field focused on meeting stringent standards for energy, water, and waste efficiency, as well as the quality of the human experience at the facility. By successfully implementing initiatives such as recycling programs, replacing traditional lighting with energy-saving LED lighting, installing toilet flushometers for water conservation, food composting, and much more, the venue was able to reach this significant milestone. Soldier Field was also one of the first sites in the city to offer free electric charging stations for EV’s in 2011. “The Chicago Park District is extremely proud of Soldier Field’s LEED Gold Certification, a designation that reflects our commitment to exercising best sustainability practices,” said Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. “As Chicago’s leading greening steward, we have the great privilege and responsibility to preserve and protect our natural environment through waste reduction, water conservation and energy management. We commend our partners, Legends Global, the managers of Soldier Field, for implementing these and other practices across stadium operations and earning this important recognition.” “As a result of these ongoing enhancements, Soldier Field is poised to lower operating costs and increase asset value, reduce waste sent to landfills, conserve energy and water, be healthier and safer for occupants, and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions,” said Tim LeFevour, general manager of Soldier Field for Legends Global. “We recognize that sustainability is a high priority for many of our customers and are constantly evaluating and implementing new best practices. Together with the Chicago Park District, we are committed to being one of the leading sustainable venues in the country, and our participation in this rigorous LEED process demonstrates our long-standing commitment to this goal.” LEED certifications serve as a crucial benchmark for organizations selecting sites for future events that align with their corporate sustainable development goals and meet the expectations of the next generation of attendees for sustainable events. Currently, over 50 venues in the Legends Global portfolio hold a sustainability certification. Legends Global is committed to building a lasting legacy of positive impact in its communities by protecting and enhancing the environment through measurable actions like reducing waste, conserving resources, protecting air quality, and fostering community engagement. Legends Global leads the way in setting new industry standards and inspiring lasting change throughout its worldwide network. The corporate sustainability team at Legends Global and Soldier Field staff partnered with Honeycomb Strategies, the leader in sustainable solutions for the hospitality, sports, venue, and event industries, to assess and design custom sustainability programs, collaborating with all stakeholders to develop long-lasting results to satisfy environmental, social, and economic goals. About Legends Global
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