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The Philadelphia Eagles sustainability journey began in 2003 with the opening of Lincoln Financial Field. Since then, the team's Go Green initiative has grown into a company-wide, internationally recognized sustainability program that works year-round to reduce the organization's environmental footprint.
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
LEED Platinum Status
Lincoln Financial Field has been certified as a LEED Platinum stadium for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality
GBAC Star Accreditation
Lincoln Financial Field is a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accredited building. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, Lincoln Financial Field has implemented stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention.
Green Energy Production
With the help of NRG, Lincoln Financial Field is home to over 10,000 solar panels, producing approximately four megawatts (4,000 kw) of clean energy each year. The solar array provides around 40% of the stadium's annual energy usage and has generated over 32 gWh (32,000,000 kWh) since its installation in 2013.
Closed-Loop Recycling
As a recycling partner, Braskem developed a closed-loop recycling program for bottle caps and other plastic products utilized at Lincoln Financial Field, including repurposing items into plastic bikes for Eagles Autism Challenge, replica Lombardi trophies for fans to enjoy on game days, and park benches that are donated to Eagles park clean-ups in the Philadelphia region.
DID YOU KNOW?
HYDROGEN REFUELING STATION
Eagles make history with Hydrogen Refueling Station
In February of 2020, the Eagles and PDC Machines announced a multiyear sustainability partnership. Just a few weeks later, the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast-forward to September 22, 2023 as the Eagles became the first professional sports team in North America to install and utilize a hydrogen refueling station to power its passenger vehicles thanks to the relationship with PDC Machines.
DOING OUR PART
Earth Week Cleanup
In celebration of Earth Week, the Eagles teamed up with the Sports Complex Special Services District to plant a new food forest, remove invasive plants, and pick up trash in Philadelphia's historic FDR Park. Players, staff, and SCSSD volunteers rolled up their sleeves and helped the South Philadelphia area that the team calls home maintain its beauty.
Employee Travel at the Office
SEPTA key cards have been purchased for employees when traveling to business events downtown. Furthermore, the Eagles Bike Share Program provides bikes and encourages employees to use an alternative means of transportation when traveling back and forth from the Jefferson Health Training Complex to Lincoln Financial Field.
Herb & Hot Pepper Harvest
Herb and hot pepper gardens have been planted in areas surrounding the Jefferson Health Training Complex and are harvested for use in Flik recipes that are served to players, coaches, and staff throughout the year.
