London Stadium - Sustainability

London Stadium is leading the way in sustainable venue management, achieving remarkable environmental milestones through innovative technology and strategic partnerships. With over 1 million kg of CO₂e reduced annually, 4.8 million kWh in energy savings, and zero waste to landfill, we're transforming how major venues operate sustainably. Our comprehensive approach encompasses renewable energy generation, smart building controls, waste management excellence, and sustainable transportation - setting new standards for the events industry while working towards our ambitious 2030 targets.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Our Sustainability Goals

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Reduce energy consumption from 9.2m kWh to 8.4m kWh by 2030

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Increase Waste recycling to 60% to 70%

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Generate 15% on-site renewable energy (e.g. solar panels)

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Decarbonise the heat network by a minimum 10%, with ambition of 100%

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Reduce water use by 10%, and increase recycled water from 60% to 65%

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Low emission vehicles used for transport & maintain low levels of vehicle transport to venue

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Retain our high-quality biodiversity environment

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Achieve ISO4001 quality standard and, improve governance & social value indicators

These targets will be achieved through a combination of:

Investment in green infrastructure
Improved efficiency in our controls and systems
An embedded culture of carbon reduction and environmental awareness for all who work at the stadium

Progress to date includes:

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Directors Receive Daily Energy Totals to their Phone

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Lighting Upgraded to LED in Back of House & Field of Play

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Sustainability is embedded into Procurement Criteria

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Installation of 3350 Solar Panels on the Stadium Roof

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Sustainability is 1 of 5 Criteria for any Capital Investment

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Optimisations in Chiller & Air Handling Unit Operation

Impact & Case Studies

Our sustainability initiatives have delivered measurable results across energy, waste, and transportation

4.8M kWh Annual Energy Savings

£1.3M+ Annual Cost Savings

1M+ kg CO₂e Reduced Annually

0% Waste to Landfill

🌞 Roof Solar Installation

Partner: Ameresco

3,350 Solar Panels

850,000 kWh Annual Production

£212k Annual Savings

176,000 kg CO₂e Reduction

Revolutionary ultra-thin, flexible silicon module solar PV system covering 6,500 sqm. This innovative solution overcame the challenges of our unique membrane roof and generates energy equivalent to all events held at the stadium.

💡 LED Lighting Upgrade

Partner: T Clark

3,000+ Lights Replaced

1.6M kWh Annual Reduction

£410k Annual Savings

6 Years Payback Period

Phase 1 of our comprehensive LED upgrade programme with DALI control systems for adjustable lighting levels. All stadium lighting will be converted to LED by 2030, dramatically reducing our energy consumption.

🔌 Smart Appliance Control

Partner: Lightwave

600+ Devices Connected

68% Energy Reduction

£40k Annual Savings

<2 Years Payback Period

Smart technology providing full remote control of TVs, fridges, beer dispensers, and other appliances. This prevents energy waste during non-event periods and delivers significant operational efficiencies.

✓ 68% Energy Saving Achieved

🚇 Sustainable Transport & Waste

Partner: Vinci Facilities

80%+ Public Transport Use

62% Recycling Rate

Zero Waste to Landfill

10 EV Charging Points

Over 80% of spectators arrive via public transport thanks to excellent connectivity. Combined with our zero waste to landfill policy and expanding EV infrastructure, we're minimizing our environmental impact across all operations.

✓ Zero Waste to Landfill Achieved