The Philadelphia Eagles announced today that Lincoln Financial Field has been certified as a LEED Platinum building for its commitment to operational sustainability. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Through design, construction, and operation practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable.
Lincoln Financial Field is one of only two previously constructed stadiums in the National Football League to achieve Platinum status – the highest of all LEED certifications – and the only one that is more than 10 years old. Since opening in 2003, Lincoln Financial Field has earned three levels of accreditation from USGBC, going from LEED Silver in 2013 to LEED Gold in 2018 to now LEED Platinum in 2024.
“LEED is a transformative tool that ensures a building is designed and operated to achieve high performance, improve human health, and protect the environment,” said Peter Templeton, President and CEO, USGBC. “By prioritizing sustainability, the Philadelphia Eagles are leading the way in their industry and helping USGBC continue towards our goal of green buildings for everyone within this generation.”
Lincoln Financial Field achieved LEED Platinum for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in areas, including sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Green buildings allow companies to operate more sustainably and give the people inside them a healthier, more comfortable space to work.
“Earning LEED Platinum from the U.S. Green Building Council validates the hard work and dedication we put forth into being an environmentally responsible organization,” said Jason Miller, Senior Vice President of Operations, Philadelphia Eagles. “It starts at the top with Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie and President Don Smolenski who continuously drive innovation with their thoughtful and progressive leadership style. We have always operated through the lens of sustainability, so it is rewarding that our efforts are being recognized in such a distinguished way.”
Sustainability efforts that helped the Eagles and Lincoln Financial Field earn LEED Platinum:
“This certification speaks to the collaboration that exists at all levels of the organization where sustainability is prioritized as a key business strategy,” said Norman Vossschulte, Vice President of Fan Experience and Sustainability, Philadelphia Eagles. “It also represents the support we receive externally, which has included the valuable insight and consultation from Lindsay Arell of Honeycomb Strategies. Lindsay has built her career on pioneering sustainability efforts for the live events industry. Both Lindsey and Jen Mastrangelo, Eagles’ Operations Administration Manager, were integral in the process to Lincoln Financial Field becoming LEED Platinum certified.”
Certification is proof that buildings are going above and beyond to ensure the space is constructed and operated to the highest level of sustainability. More than 197,000 commercial and institutional projects are currently participating in LEED, comprising more than 29 billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states and 186 countries and territories.
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