Yesterday marked the first Green Sports Day, brought to you by President Obama and the Green Sports Alliance. Obama honored the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins and their win of the Stanley Cup. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a leader within Green Sports Alliance by making their arenas more energy efficient and lowering their carbon footprint as a team.
A short passage from Obama’s release, “While captivating audiences in the thrill of the game, stadiums and venues around our country have become beacons of excellence in sustainability through the use of innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies. Athletes have also demonstrated their commitment to shaping a brighter future by speaking out about climate change.”
In response to President Obama’s call to action to ‘tackle climate though sports,” Pac 12 pledges to host its first conference-wide college sports sustainability summit. It is planned to run alongside the Green Sport Alliance annual Summit next June.
It was a good day in Pac-12 history, and a successful first Green Sports Day!
For more details on the Pac-12 pledge, click here.
CATEGORIES: Community Sustainability