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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 – diverting more than 90% of waste away from the landfill after matches at Energizer Park
  • No single-use plastic in food and beverage packaging
  • 100% compostable food waste and packaging
  • 100% recyclable beverage cups, bottles and cans
  • Green-e Certified Renewable Energy Credits to power all MLS and MLS NEXT Pro matches with renewable energy
  • High-efficiency HVAC, all LED lighting and energy control systems
  • Low flow toilets and urinals to conserve water
  • 100% recycled and compostable restroom paper
  • Sustainable cleaning procedures and products
  • Eight Oscar Sort AI Waste Sorting Assistants
  • 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 stations in stadium district
  • All local restaurant food program
  • 211 multi-stream waste containers
  • Focus on neighborhood and downtown development
  • Community service and fan engagement
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Goal: ZERO 2025 Results

  • Diverted 91.6% of waste away from the landfill on matchdays and 81% on non-matchdays
*   123 tons composted
*   44 tons recycled
*   1400 lbs food donated
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YETI

As an 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, reducing single-use beverage packaging at every match.

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. CITY is also a participant in the PepsiCo CIRQU closed-loop recycling program.

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 supports CITY’s impact in the community, and teamed up with CITY staff and players to revitalize the VAL Community Garden in Dutchtown.

ENERGIZER

Energizer powers St. Louis CITY SC’s renewable energy commitment by supporting the purchase of Green-e Certified Renewable Energy Credits for all matchday operations at Energizer Park. In 2025, this initiative offset over 1.3 million kWh of electricity.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
  • U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold certified Operations and Maintenance 2025
  • 2024 MLS Marisa Colaiano Community Impact Club of the Year
  • Green Sports Alliance Waste Player 2024
  • Green Sports Alliance Play to Zero Waste Management Leader 2025
  • St. Louis Green Business Challenge Champion 2023-2025
  • Missouri Recycling Association Outstanding Organic Program 2023
  • St. Louis Area Chapter of the Meeting Planners International Sustainability Hero 2024