What is Our CITY?

Our CITY is the sustainability program of St. Louis CITY SC. Our CITY aligns with St. Louis CITY’s mission of being an exceptional club and neighbor and uniting the community through the power of sports. Environmental sustainability is everyone’s responsibility, and we intend to lead by example.

1. MEASUREMENT

Establish a baseline of key performance indicators to allow for goals setting and progress tracking.

Deliverables

• Identify key metrics of operational sustainability and environmental best practices.
• Establish baseline of key performance indicators in first year of operation
• Develop dashboard to collect key metrics.
• Establish best practices in collaboration with MLS, Green Sports Alliance, Missouri Gateway Chapter of the Green Building Council and St. Louis Green Business Challenge.
• Measure Our CITY pledges and conduct fan survey.
• Publish public sustainability report at the end of 2023.

2. CONSERVATION

Aspire to continuous improvement and best practices to conserve our valuable natural resources including non-renewable energy sources, water, clean air, food resources, and more.

Deliverables

• Use building management systems to reduce energy consumption through the use of lighting controls and temperature setbacks.
• Support alternative transportation options including public transit, electric vehicles, biking, and pedestrian travel.
• Work with restaurant and community partners to encourage local sources of food waste, and divert food to area food banks.
• Increase the use of renewable energy sources.
• Reducewood-based paper products used in stadium and facilities.
• Establish water reduction measures.
• Generate community campaign and outreach focused on conservation best practices.

3. ZERO WASTE

Establish a stadium guest operation waste management plan focused on reduction and diversion through strong partnerships, mindful procurement, and community engagement.

Deliverables

• Aspire to zero waste stadium and facilities operations (90% diversion).
• Establish procurement standards for reducing waste.
• Develop gameday recycling and waste reduction ambassador program in CITYPARK.
• Create composting use program on stadium grounds.
• Develop fan behavior engagement campaign to help educate and inspire in-stadium higher waste diversion compliance rates.

4. ZERO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

Every piece of plastic that has ever been made is still in existence today. Plastic is ubiquitous, with debris found in every corner of our world that kills humans and animals and destroys ecosystems. CITYPARK’s aspiration to be a “zero single-use plastic” venue for front-of-house operations is an extremely visible and commendable way to demonstrate our dedication to zero waste.

Deliverables

• Work with our partners and vendors to reduce or eliminate single-use consumer plastic with aluminum and biodegradable alternatives.
• Educate the community and partners on benefits of non-plastic consumer materials including aluminum cups and bottles and compostable food service materials.

Our CITY is part of a wider effort in the MLS and across professional sports to embrace sustainable practices. St. Louis CITY SC is proud to be part of the following initiatives: 

• MLS Greener Goals
• Green Sports Alliance Play to Zero Campaign
• Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Green Business Challenge
• Adidas Give Back