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Our CITY and the Goal: ZERO mission represent St. Louis CITY SC’s commitment to sustainability. From the beginning, we set out to be an exceptional club and neighbor – reducing our impact on the environment at our LEED Gold certified Energizer Park and working with fans and partners to inspire greater environmental stewardship in St. Louis.

  • Commitment to zero waste matches at Energizer Park
  • Commitment to eliminate single-use plastic in Food and Beverage packaging
  • All compostable food packaging and recyclable beverage packaging program and food waste composting
  • Green-e Certified Renewable Energy Credits to power all MLS matches with renewable energy to help conserve our natural resources
  • High-efficiency HVAC, All LED lighting Including sports lighting and lighting controls and occupancy sensors to save energy
  • Low flow toilets and urinals to conserve water
  • 100% Recycled restroom paper to conserve trees
  • Green cleaning procedures to reduce the use of harmful chemicals
  • Waste water treatment facility to manage underground spring
  • Access to MetroLink, MetroBus and ride share options
  • Brickline Greenway access and over 170 bike parking spots
  • 25 EV charging station in stadium district
  • All local restaurant food program
  • Urban footprint in downtown area
  • Community service and fan engagement
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In 2025, we are taking our Goal: ZERO efforts from matchday to every day to further reduce the amount of waste that is sent to local landfills.

  • In 20 MLS matches throughout 2024, we diverted an average of 90.3% of waste away from landfills – including 42 tons composted, 25 tons recycled and 14 tons of aluminum recycled
  • In-stadium sorting operations
  • 211 multi-stream waste containers for composting, recycling and landfill
  • No single-use consumer plastic
  • All compostable food containers and flatware
  • All recyclable bottles, cans and cups
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YETI

As the Official Sustainability Partner of St. Louis CITY SC, YETI helped launch a first-of-its-kind program in U.S. professional sports. Fans can bring a 25-oz YETI Refillable Rambler into Energizer Park to enjoy free water and soft drink refills all game long.

PEPSI

All Pepsi products at Energizer Park are served in aluminum bottles, can and cups. Pepsi also supports CITY’s sustainability efforts by providing AI-powered Oscar Sort smart bins throughout the stadium, helping fans sort waste more efficiently while also promoting recycling through gamification and education.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH

Anheuser-Busch supports waste reduction through the CITY Green Team – a group of A-B employees who help fans compost and recycle using over 200 multi-stream containers throughout Energizer Park. All A-B products are also served in aluminum bottles, fans and cups.

TITO'S

Tito’s Handcrafted Vodka and CITY teamed up to revitalize the VAL Community Garden in Dutchtown. This 2024 collaboration brings new life to the neighborhood, combining sustainability with community impact.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
  • 2024 MLS Marisa Colaiano Community Impact Club of the Year
  • Green Sports Alliance Waste Player 2024
  • St. Louis Green Business Challenge Champion 2023 and 2024
  • Missouri Recycling Association Outstanding Organic Program 2023
  • St. Louis Area Chapter of the Meeting Planners International Sustainability Hero 2024