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MetLife Stadium, in partnership with the FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee, has achieved LEED v4.1 Gold certification for Existing Buildings from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The special designation reinforces the stadium and region’s long-term commitment to sustainability ahead of hosting eight matches, including the Final, in this year’s FIFA Men’s World […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the Sustainable Stadiums Interactive Map, a new tool that helps fans, media, venue operators, and city leaders explore LEED- and TRUE-certified stadiums across North America—alongside LEED-certified hotels, restaurants, and other buildings located near participating venues. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is one of the most widely used green building rating […]
The Kansas City Chiefs announced GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium has received Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 Gold certification for existing buildings from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), further cementing the NFL team’s commitment to sustainability. The LEED v4.1 for existing buildings tracks data over a 12-month period, measuring metrics related […]
Earth Day is a good reminder that facilities managers play an important role in managing environmental impact. Daily operational decisions can shape how sustainable a building is. Managers can use this holiday to develop a clear and practical plan to improve energy efficiency and support long-term environmental goals. Conduct a Facility-Wide Energy Audit An energy […]
At many colleges and universities, sustainability goals are set at the institutional level, but execution often depends on one critical group: facilities management. At the College of Charleston in Charleston, S.C., that connection is on full display, where the facilities department is playing a central role in advancing a comprehensive food recovery program that is […]
It is the responsibility of manufacturing leadership to refine processes, make them leaner, and lower their facility’s carbon footprint—and to do that, they’ll need the help of facilities managers. Many conventional practices have become so embedded in the sector that their wastefulness is overlooked. It is time to think critically about how these procedures impact […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it has noticed that many facilities are unknowingly violating hazardous waste disposal regulations. The Agency is encouraging businesses, schools, and other small facilities to double-check how they handle hazardous waste to avoid costly violations. “A common issue is shipping regulated amounts of hazardous waste without first obtaining the required EPA […]
In recognition of its sustainability achievements, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has earned its second Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, making it one of only two convention centers in the country to be certified Gold twice in a row. LEED is a globally recognized building rating system […]
Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located between California and Hawaii, is a floating monument to our collective inaction. It continues to grow, fed relentlessly by the 20 million tons of plastic waste that flow […]
Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The facility joins Portland’s Moda Center as one of only two NBA arenas to achieve Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) and now represents […]