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“From the professional sports world, the National Hockey League has been a leader, particularly
through NHL Green and their Venue Metrics platform to report on the sustainability metrics for
each of the league’s 32 teams, including the seven arenas in Canada.”
municipal arenas and recreational facilities undergoing carbon retro昀椀ts, and
national leagues exploring ESG-aligned sponsorships, each sector has a piece
of the sustainability puzzle that has yet to be uni昀椀ed. What’s missing is the
common platform, a shared national narrative that connects these initiatives
into a coherent vision with measurable impact.
On October 6th each year, Green Sports Day in Canada o昀昀ers a symbolic rallying point when athletes, facility operators, leagues, brands, municipalities,
and fans celebrate their shared commitment to sustainability. In practice,
however, the day represents an untapped opportunity to build a uni昀椀ed, yearround movement that harnesses the scale and reach of sports to drive meaningful environmental, social, and economic progress across the country.
MAPLE LEAF SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
(MLSE) HAS IMPLEMENTED ZERO-WASTE
INITIATIVES AT SCOTIABANK ARENA.
That’s why this Environmental Journal writing series is being launched to serve
as a centralized voice and storytelling platform for sustainability in sports
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