EPA MEETINGMarch 25, 2009

NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM

• New Stadium Project Overview– Project Description– Status

• Sustainable Development– Sustainability: Makes Business Sense and Drives Bottom-

line Results– EPA Partnership: Design, Construction, Operations– Program Highlights: Mission, Goals, Achievements

• Questions

Today’s Presentation

EXISTING CONDITIONSNEW SITE PLAN

Project DescriptionProject DescriptionProject ComponentsProject Components•• NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM –– 80,000 plus seats80,000 plus seats

–– $1.3 billion privately financed new stadium with two NFL teams$1.3 billion privately financed new stadium with two NFL teams–– Type of structure Type of structure –– open airopen air–– Stadium size Stadium size –– 2.1 million square feet2.1 million square feet–– Teams assume day to day control of new stadium and all of its evTeams assume day to day control of new stadium and all of its events, ents,

parking and traffic management, suite and premium spaces, food aparking and traffic management, suite and premium spaces, food and nd beverage concessionsbeverage concessions

•• PARKING AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS PARKING AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS –– Regional roadway enhancementsRegional roadway enhancements–– Permit parking onsite Permit parking onsite –– 27,500 cars27,500 cars

•• Teams to promote car pooling and ride sharingTeams to promote car pooling and ride sharing–– NY and NJ Rail Link NY and NJ Rail Link

•• NYC NYC –– 15 minutes via NJ Transit 15 minutes via NJ Transit –– 10,000 fans per game10,000 fans per game

Sustainable Development Program MissionMission: Design, construct and operate the leading environmentally sustainable and responsible stadium in professional sports.  Integrate principles of environmental stewardship into every day business decisions and 

practices to drive bottom line results.  Collaborate with our corporate sponsors to promote the most innovative and comprehensive green initiatives in the sports industry that will have the maximum impact on our fan base 

and demonstrate corporate responsibility in our community.

Industry Leadership and Innovation Through Partnerships

EPA and Sponsors: Design Builder, Waste Hauler, Concessionaire, Beverage Vendor

Protect and preserve the environmentally sensitive wetlands and wildlife habitat that surround the new stadium – 20,000 protected acres

Reduce and recycle solid waste

• Use natural resources efficiently in the ongoing operation of the new stadium to minimize our impact by conserving water and managing energy wisely

Encourage mass transit and car pooling

Enhance brands through community and fan‐based involvement in green promotions, marketing campaigns, and outreach

Think Green®

Bottom‐line: Environmental Stewardship Campaign Drives Business Results

• Sustainability Goals

– Wetlands and Wildlife Protection• Construct the new stadium on 75 acre brownfields site with no impact on 

surrounding undeveloped or environmentally sensitive lands

– Recycling Programs – Join EPA Waste Wise Program• Participate in National Clean Diesel Campaign and Clean Construction USA 

(use of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel, diesel particulate filters, etc.)• Recycle 80% of the total waste generated during construction (almost 5,000 

tons). Reuse almost 30,000 tons of salvaged rebar, and steel in the new structure.  All 8000 piles from petrochemical steel scrap and salvage.

• Reduce solid waste production by at least 25% during Operating Phase• Opportunity ‐ 70 tons of waste generated each NFL game – stadium and lots

– Little or no recycling on site currently• Separate and bail all corrugated paper products on site• Use of compostable serving items in concessions.  Sorting concessionaire’s 

waste streams into recyclable, compostable, and non‐recyclable• All compostable items will be sent to compost facility in Woodbridge, NJ

• Sustainable Development Program Goals & Achievements

Think Green®

– Water Conservation and Energy Management• Reduce water demand in the new stadium by at least 25%, or 11,000,000 gallons per year with waterless urinals, synthetic turf, local plantings, granite stone dust in medians

• Reduce energy usage in the new stadium by 30%• Join Energy Star Program

– Fan and Community Partnerships• Buy 70% of the total project construction costs locally to spur the tri‐state economy and reduce carbon footprint; aggregating to over $680M in benefit to community

• 83% of contractors during construction are from NY, NJ, and PA marketplace; 100% of workforce is local

• Foster use of mass transit rail link and car pooling– Approximately 3,500 cars off the roads on gameday

• Promote fan and community participation with promotional events,outreach, and education

• Sustainable Development Program Goals & AchievementsThink Green

®

*Protect, Reduce, Recycle, Promote*

Stormwater is collected, settled and used to recharge the groundwater and landscaping needs

All plantings are native species, low waterplantings with high efficiency irrigation,saving 700,000 gallons of water.

Re‐Use of porous material from industrial sources reduces 

watering needs – 188,000 sq ftof decomposed granite, 

equal to 4.5 acres or 4 football fields

Over 8,000 foundation pilings, totaling 16,000 tons of steel obtained from petrochemical 

industry casings  

Exterior façade fins include 40 tons of recycled aluminum

Over 2,000 tons of coal combustion products used in place of Portland Cement 

Saving 1,600 tons of CO2 emissions

Stadium rebar made from recycled steel – 22,000 tons 

of scrap

•• Use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel in Construction Use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel in Construction EquipmentEquipment

•• Use of Diesel Particulate Filters on Heavy EquipmentUse of Diesel Particulate Filters on Heavy Equipment

82% of total waste generated during construction is recycled

.

The NY Giants/Jets will be using waterless urinals in the new stadium saving

2.7 MG/YR.

Water saving toilets, showerheads and faucets will also be

installed.

• By Joining the ENERGY STAR Program, the New Meadowlands Stadium will be Saving Energy and Precious Natural Resources

Goal: 30% Energy Reduction

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New mass transit rail station expected to reduce 3,500 cars per game 

and eliminate 5.6 million miles of car travel per year 

The Use Of Solar Power is Planned for the New Meadowlands Stadium and Purchase of Alternative 

Energy Sources in Competitive Marketplace