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St. Louis City SC’s Energizer Park Awarded LEED Gold Certification

by | Apr 28, 2025 | Member Network, Members Making an Impact

Congratulations to MGGBC annual sponsor St. Louis City SC! In recognition of City SC’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Energizer Park has been awarded LEED Gold certification for Operations & Maintenance by the U.S. Green Building Council. Your commitment to sustainable operations sets a new standard for our region and exemplifies what’s possible to achieve even at a large-scale sports venue.

From the start, St. Louis CITY SC wanted to make sustainability a core part of their club’s identity and commitment to St. Louis. From prioritizing green building strategies in the design of Energizer Park to its sustainable operations, CITY SC aimed to both reduce environmental impact and inspire greater environmental stewardship in its fan base and the region.

In April of 2024, CITY SC launched their Goal: ZERO initiative to reach zero waste status by diverting more than 90% of all waste produced at its MLS matches away from the landfill. In 2024, CITY SC diverted an average of 90.3% of waste away from the landfill, including composting over 42 tons, and has achieved zero waste status for all its home 2025 MLS matches.

The LEED Gold O+M certification recognizes Energizer Park for these holistic efforts, including its robust commitment to zero waste, efficient energy and water management systems, access to public transit and bike/pedestrian facilities, and indoor air quality. The recognition is the first for a St. Louis sporting venue and among only a few MLS soccer-specific stadiums with the distinction.

St. Louis CITY SC announced their LEED Gold O+M status at their April 19th “Sustainability Match” in celebration of Earth Day. MGGBC Executive Director Emily Andrews was invited to attend the game and give the Spotlight Interview to discuss Energizer Park’s LEED recognition. Missouri Gateway Green Building Council is proud to count St. Louis CITY SC as a sponsor and to have Joe Abernathy VP of Stadium Operations as a Board Member. Join us in celebrating these awesome accomplishments!

  Building
    • High-efficiency HVAC, all LED lighting incl. controls & occupancy sensors to save energy
    • Low flow toilets and urinals to conserve water
    • Waste water treatment facility to manage underground spring
  Practices
    • Zero waste stadium operations on all MLS match days; expanded to all operations in 2025
    • No single-use plastic bottles, cups or bags at Energizer Park
    • Beverages served in aluminum bottles, cans, and cups
    • 100% compostable food containers, flatware, & paper products at its 25 local restaurant & concession partners
    • Fans can purchase Refillable CITY Rambler to bring in and out of Energizer Park for free refills
    • On-site recycling and compost sorting and collection center
    • Anheuser-Busch Green Team ambassadors help fans sort into one of Energizer Park’s 211 custom multi-stream waste receptacles at every home match
    • Perishable food leftover from matches is donated to Operation Food Search and distributed to area food banks
    • Restroom papers towels are 100% compostable
  Site
    • Access to MetroLink, MetroBus and ride share options
    • Brickline Greenway access and over 170 bike parking spots
    • 25 EV charging station in stadium district

 

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Have a recent green building achievement or recognition you’d like to share with us? Share your post with us on LinkedIn (Missouri Gateway Green Building Council) or email us directly with the information at info@mogreenbuildings.org.