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Driving sustainability in stadiums and venues

August 01 2024

ASM Global has officially signed the Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) pledge, committing to reduce carbon emissions.

Driving sustainability in stadiums and venues

The venue development and management, and live entertainment company has a significant portfolio of some of the world’s most well-known and impressive sporting stadiums, as well as conference centres and arts venues.

ASM Global operates the likes of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Optus Stadium in Perth, Soldier Field in Chicago, Stockholm’s Strawberry Arena and Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

The NZCE initiative aims to unite key stakeholders across the events industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and is hosted by the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC).

“The significant impact of this commitment on the live events industry and environment is demonstrative of ASM Global’s bold efforts to curb carbon emissions as lead in sustainability.” Lindsay Arell, Chief Sustainability Officer, ASM Global

“We are delighted to welcome ASM Global as a signatory to the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge. ASM Global’s extensive experience and leadership will further contribute to advancing our efforts,” said James Rees, President of JMIC.

“Their participation not only underscores the urgency of addressing climate change but also sets a powerful example for other venue operators around the world to follow.”

Lindsay Arell, Chief Sustainability Officer, ASM Global, added: “The significant impact of this commitment on the live events industry and environment is demonstrative of ASM Global’s bold efforts to curb carbon emissions as lead in sustainability.”

Image: Nathan Hurst on Unsplash

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