“We set out to build a venue that would not only exceed expectations, but also push the limits of what was possible in terms of stadium design, fan experience, and sustainability.”
— Arthur M. Blank
LEED Platinum
First professional sports stadium to achieve certification in North America
Zero Waste
Diverting 90%+ of all waste
Energy
Utilizing renewable energy sources throughout the stadium
Water
Maintaining and Conserving 47% of usage
Alternate Transportation
Finding greener ways to get here
Urban Garden and STEAM
Ecological / educational opportunities
TRUE Platinum Certification
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first stadium worldwide to be awarded with the environmentally coveted and globally recognized Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Platinum certification for its zero waste efforts.
Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE certification recognizes buildings and projects which have implemented the foundational programs and policies of sustainable waste management and reduction practices, which contribute to positive environmental, health and economic outcomes.
This accolade underscores the stadium's remarkable success in implementing foundational programs and policies aimed at diverting at least 90 percent of waste from landfill, incineration, and the environment.
Zero Waste
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is committed to achieving Zero Waste, which is defined by diverting 90% or more of all waste from the landfill.
We strive to achieve zero waste by:
- ELIMINATING all unnecessary waste
- REDUCING the amount of overall waste generated on site
- REUSING, REPURPOSING, or DONATING materials rather than discarding
- RECYCLING and COMPOSTING
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has partnered with Gainesville Waste and Recycling to collect waste accumulated at MBS and convert it into composted soil.
In March of 2022, MBS received its first bags of soil made from those composted material generated from trash at the stadium. A portion of that composted soil has been transported back to MBS and planted in our urban garden on property.
CHaRM — The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials
The facility is operated by Live Thrive — a local nonprofit. It is a permanent drop-off facility that aims to improve our environmental health by encouraging reuse and diverting thousands of pounds or household hazardous waste, bulky trash, and other hard to recycle items from Metro-Atlanta landfills and water systems. CHaRM also provides single stream recycling for those that do not have access.
Food Recovery
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has partnered with Second Helpings Atlanta to donate unused food from the stadium to provide meals directly to the Westside Atlanta community. Following an event, Mercedes-Benz Stadium packages unused and prepared food for pickup. second helpings Atlanta volunteers arrive shortly after to transport the food to local agencies for distribution.
To date, more than 250,000 pounds of food have been donated to Second Helpings Atlanta, creating over 208,000 meals for Atlanta residents in need.