ABSTRACT
Climate Pledge Arena has demonstrated its commitment to building the most sustainable arena in professional sports. Sustainability means “net-zero carbon,” the arena generates more renewable energy than it uses, reducing water consumption and waste generation by eliminating single-use plastics and composting and encouraging patrons to use public transit when attending events. Sustainability must also mean addressing, integrating, and reporting about equity—these are interconnected issues. The arena's commitments should be applauded, but it must hold itself accountable to those pledges by creating transparent and frequent reporting opportunities that deepen connection to nearby communities.
