greening the gridiron

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Meet the hostsMeet the hosts. . .Erik FoleyyPresident, PERCDirector, Campus

SustainabilityPenn State University

Josh HooperExecutive DirectorExecutive Director,Pennsylvania EnvironmentalResource Consortium

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Webinar Agenda:W l•Welcome

•PERC News•Scott Jenkins Seattle Mariners•Scott Jenkins, Seattle Mariners•Dave Newport, University of Colorado at Boulder•Q & A

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Q & A

Scott JenkinsSeattle Mariners, VP of Ball Park Operations

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Dave NewportDave NewportDirector of Environmental Center at University of Colorado at Boulder

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Webinar Agenda:W l•Welcome

•PERC News•Scott Jenkins Seattle Mariners•Scott Jenkins, Seattle Mariners•Dave Newport, University of Colorado at Boulder•Q & A

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Q & A

Scott JenkinsSeattle Mariners, VP of Ball Park Operations

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Pennsylvania Environmental Resource ConsortiumConsortium

Scott Jenkins

Vice President Ballpark Operations

Seattle MarinersSeattle Mariners

•March 10, 2011

Opportunities• Trajectory of Green

• Develop Culture of ConservationDevelop Culture of Conservation

• Brand Value

• Bottom Line Savings

• MetricsMetrics

• Recycling, highly visible touch point

• Influence Supply Chain, procurement

• Transportation, key GHG issuep , y

Brand Value

•Four Seasons Hotel, Maui

# of Employees Working a GameOperations Booth 3Engineering 4Medical 6Grounds crew 14Scoreboard Crew, A/V 16Parking 30Housekeeping 40Ticketing 40Security 59Fielders 69Merchandising 90Police

Traffic 20-Traffic 20-Ballpark 26

Event Staff-Wardrobe distribution 5-Guest Service 12Guest Service 12-Elevator/Escalator 31-Gate Hosts 46-Premium Seating 90-Seating Hosts 124g

Concessions 1140

TOTAL: 1,858

Green Is Good Business

• Cost Savings

• Brand Value

• Corporate Social Responsibility

T j t f G• Trajectory of Green

• Employee Morale

• Can We Afford Not To

Carbon Impact of a Game

2010 Earth Day Game Carbon Off‐sets

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Metric Tons of CO2

Hotel Garbage Nat Gas Umpire Travel

Electricity Fan Miles Visiting Team Travel

Bottom Line OpportunitiesBottom Line Opportunities

• Brand Value

• Utility Savings

• Waste Removal Costs• Waste Removal Costs

Default to Recycling

Annual Diversion Rate

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Annual Diversion Rate

•70%

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

••2010 Diversion Cost Savings = $72,0002010 Diversion Cost Savings = $72,000

Recycling Rate = 81.9%

•Compost 123.75Compost 123.75 

•Garbage 46.92 

•Cardboard / Paper  35.33 

•Co‐mingled (glass, plastic, metal containers) 22.09

•PET (water soda beer bottles) 16 95•PET (water, soda, beer bottles) 16.95

•Construction Debris 14.43

•Total Waste = 259.47 Tons

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Coaching and Quality Controlg y

Stand # Stand Name COMINGLE OK COMINGLE BAD FOOD OK FOOD BAD GARBAGE OK GARBAGE BAD

Nightly Housekeeping ReportStand # Stand Name COMINGLE OK COMINGLE BAD FOOD OK FOOD BAD GARBAGE OK GARBAGE BAD117 Ivars Seafood / Dixie bbq 3 2 4 1 2 1126 Rolling Roof 2 1 4 0 2 0132 The Natural 0 0 0 0 0 0132 Auntie Anne 0 1 1 0 0 1132 Tortilla Junction 2 0 2 1 2 0132 Shiskaberrys 1 0 1 0 0 0133 Thai Ginger 1 1 1 0 2 0133 The Grounds Crew 0 1 1 0 0 0135 CheeseSteak 3 2 2 2 1 1141 High Cheese Pizza 1 2 3 0 1 1148 Kid Valley 2 1 2 0 1 1190 Rolling Roof 1 1 2 0 0 0105 Rolling Roof 1 1 4 1 0 2106 Kid Valley 0 2 0 3 1 1110 Garlic Jims 2 0 1 0 0 0212 B L d d 1 1 1 0 1 0212 Bases Loaded 1 1 1 0 1 0214 The grounds crew 1 0 1 0 1 0216 Bistro 1 0 1 0 1 0219 Broiler 1 1 1 0 1 0223 Rolling Roof 1 0 1 0 1 0

bars and wine bar 3 0 2 0 5 1bars and wine bar 3 0 2 0 5 1233 Espresso 1 0 1 0 1 0240 Carvery 1 1 2 0 2 0244 Rolling Roof 1 0 1 0 1 0247 beer express 1 0 0 0 1 0249 Sound Seafood 1 1 1 1 1 1249 Sound Seafood 1 1 1 1 1 1

Summary Total 32 19 40 9 28 10Success Rate 62.7% Success Rate 81.6% Success Rate 73.7%

% of Total Waste % of Total Waste % of Total Waste36.96% 81.63% 73.68%

LED Lighting Retrofits•Suite Corridor•SuitesTeam Store•Team Store

Safeco Field Electrical Savings

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Total Annual Electrical Use (kwh) PercentSavings from

Year Ballpark Garage Total 20062005 12,542,128 610,450 13,152,5782006 12,577,540 617,210 13,194,7502007 11,103,127 591,870 11,694,997 11.37%2008 10,863,485 585,190 11,448,675 13.23%2009 10,436,035 539,090 10,975,125 16.82%2010* 9,657,137 421,290 10,078,427 23.62%2011* 8,985,733 235,600 9,221,333 30.11%

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Safeco Field Natural Gas Savings

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Total Annual Natural Gas Use (therms) PercentSavings from

Year Total 20062005 285,6892006 305 5532006 305,5532007 194,574 36.32%2008 206,929 32.28%2009 170,651 44.15%2010* 136,543 55.31%2011* 102 436 66 48%2011* 102,436 66.48%

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Low-Flow Urinals: Reduce water use from 128 oz. to 16 oz.

Reduce Paper UseReduce Paper Use

• Press Box, 2000 copies/game, $5,000/yr

• Double Sided Copies, $1,500/yr

Eliminate Reusable Cup Use $1 000/yr• Eliminate Reusable Cup Use, $1,000/yr

10 Ways To Get Started1. Get Support From Leadership - Form a Green Team

2. Conserve Energy: Join EPA’s Energy Star Program2. Conserve Energy: Join EPAs Energy Star Program

3. Increase Recycling: Join EPA’s Waste Wise Program

4 Reduce Water Use: Install Waterless Urinals Aerators4. Reduce Water Use: Install Waterless Urinals, Aerators

5. Reduce Paper Use: Store Electronically, Double Sided Copies

6. Adopt Green Cleaning Practices

7. Green Supply Chain: Post-Consumer Recycled Paper Fiber

8. Promote Public Transit and Car Pooling

9. Buy or Produce Renewable Energy

10. Raise Public Awareness & Promote Sustainability

Take Strategic Approach

• Money talksMoney talks• Low hanging fruit• If you don’t measure it you can’t manage it• If you don t measure it, you can t manage it• League wide initiatives

E t bli h th i ht lt• Establish the right culture• Leverage visibility of team• Legislative change and public policy

GreenSportsAlliance.org

Pennsylvania Environmental Resource ConsortiumConsortium

Scott Jenkins

Vice President Ballpark Operations

Seattle Mariners

THANK YOU!

Dave NewportDave NewportDirector of Environmental Center at University of Colorado at Boulder

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Colorado’s Zero Waste Colorado’s Zero Waste Football ProgramFootball Program

Or “Ralphie’s Green Stampede”

2010 A hl i D2010 A hl i D2010 Athletic Department 2010 Athletic Department Sustainability Survey ResultsSustainability Survey Results

- Survey conducted in May, 2010 by ProGreenSportsProGreenSports

- 73 out of 119 Football Bowl Subdivision (Division 1) schools participated in survey(Division 1) schools participated in survey

- Accuracy: +/- 6.1% Full sustainability survey results include- Full sustainability survey results include over 90 questions- available for free at ProGreenSports.comProGreenSports.com

•Over 77% of schools say that campus-wide environmental initiatives are a “High” or “Very High” priority.are a High or Very High priority.

• Only 53% of athletic departments say that environmental initiatives are a “High” or “Very High” priority.a High or Very High priority.

About 1 in 3 athletic departments have developed or are considering developing a sustainability plan with short and long term objectivesdeveloping a sustainability plan with short and long term objectives

Over 80% of athletic departments expect the emphasis on p p penvironmental programs to increase in the future.

When it comes to environmental programs, the biggest concern for key decision makers in the athletic department is “unclearfor key decision makers in the athletic department is “unclear return on investment.”

Sustainability Practices NCAA Athletic Departments vs Pro Sports Teams

Survey Question/Sustainability Initiative 2010 NCAA Athletic

2009 Pro

Teams

Sustainability Practices NCAA Athletic Departments vs. Pro Sports Teams

DeptHas formed or is firmly planning to form a green team. 38.1%Has de eloped or is firml planning toHas developed or is firmly planning to develop a strategic plan with short- and long-term goals.

36.1%

Key decision-makers think environmental programs will have a positive effect on bottom line.

16.7%

Key decision-makers think environmental programs will have a positive effect on fan 43 8%programs will have a positive effect on fan loyalty.

43.8%

•A partnership between Facilities Management, •the Environmental Center & Athleticsthe Environmental Center, & Athletics.

Folsom Field stats First BCS stadium to convert to zero waste,

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Folsom Field stats

remove all public trash cans, eliminate non-compostable or non-recyclable materials.

199% i i di d i l 2007 199% increase in diverted material --2007 to 2008

30%* reduction in overall waste generation (including tailgate lots).

> 80% stadium diversion rate Extended to all athletics events in 2009

Game Day Operations• Inside Security Gates (13 Zero Waste

Stations)– Stadium seats– Concessions • Outside Perimeter

(Recycling/trash only)– Vendor stands & carts– All kitchens

(Recycling/trash only)– All tailgate lots– Alumni & other tents– Clubs & Suites

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Alumni & other tents– Procession trash

cans– Flatirons Club– Team House

Press boxes– Press boxes– Restrooms

The trendsThe trends

•GREASE

•COMPOST

•RECYCLING•RECYCLING

•LANDFILL

The bucksThe bucksExpenses

Quantity Unit rate ongoing costs one time costs Quant Unit rate Ongoing costs One time costs

student labor 539 $10 $6,092 $0Meals 308 $5 $1 540 $0

ZW program Recycling only

Meals 308 $5 $1,540 $0consumables $3,248 $1,500Food packaging $7,000 $5,000labels/grade sheets $1,611 $0Containers $5,000 $0Management labor-F 216 $51 $11,000 78 $51 $3,978Management labor F 216 $51 $11,000 78 $51 $3,978Management labor-E 30 $105 $2,580 $0Grease disposal 2 $0 $0 2 $0 $0Landfill fees 9 $30 $270 61 $30 $1,830Compost fees 15 $27 $405 $0Total Expenses $32,134 $6,611 $12,308p $ , $ , $ ,

RevenuesRevenues Revenues

Recycling sales 15 $80 $1,200 14 $80 $1,120Sponsorship: Whitewave $40,000 $0Sponsorship: Toyota $10 000 $0Sponsorship: Toyota $10,000 $0Total Revenues $51,200 $1,120

Net revenue/(costs) $19,066 ($6,611) ($11,188)

• Additional 825 hours of volunteers coordinated by Environmental Center.• Does not include ongoing energy efficiency programs.

Thank you!Thank you!

Question & Answer Session

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