The NHL is inspiring its 30 clubs, 68 million fans, and communities to lessen their impact on the environment. The governing organization is leading with a three-pronged approach to sustainability: track and measure, reducing resource use, and offsetting its footprint.
“Through the advancement and adoption of new technologies, the refinement of operations and procedures, and an ever-increasing level of environmental awareness, the League will continue on the journey toward greater environmental sustainability,” says the NHL in the “Building for the Future” section of its report
To capture the information from member venues, the NHL has developed an online tool to capture almost 40 data categories. Efficiency upgrades are identified and handled at the local level, and the league helps identify any local, regional, or national incentives.
The NHL is partnering with governmental organizations like the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and nonprofits like the Green Sports Alliance and EnergyStar. It also has partnered with several large corporations and global organizations like the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Nature Conservancy’s effort to plant a billion trees.
Not only is the NHL purchasing carbon offsets, but they are also purchasing water restoration certificates to help replenish the fresh water available in North America.
Let’s applaud the NHL in leading its member clubs to a more sustainable business model and the great work they have done so far.
You can find the entire report here: http://www.nhl.com/green/report/
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