West Ham United

2020 updates – italics
2019 info – standard font

Clean/Renewable Energy
– Contract with electricity provider is from 100% renewable resources

Energy Efficiency
– Stadium has building management system and holds a BREEAM excellent standard

– London Stadium has decentralised energy system, and was built for 2012 Olympics very efficiently

Sustainable Transport
– No parking available, public transport advocated

Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal
– All plastic straws, stirrers and plastic cutlery have been removed by caterer from operations
– 15 water points available throughout the stadium, further points overlaid and available on the island in multiple locations for summer events

– Plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery removed from operations
– Trialling reusable cup, part of #passonplastic
– 9 water stations are currently installed across London Stadium to encourage refill, a further 6 are being installed
– An additional four water points will be made available externally

Waste Management
– Operates zero-waste-to-landfill status
– Sending all plastic, cardboard, wood, paper, aluminium, pallets and ink cartridges for recycling
– All food waste sent to anaerobic digester

Water Use
– 95% of the Stadiums urinals are waterless
– All the Podium toilets and landscape irrigation is supplied by reclaimed water
– Sinks have either sensor activated taps or percussion cap taps
– Majority of taps are fitted with water saving devices

Plant based/low carbon food
– Vegan option available at stadium; throughout hospitality and concessions, and at training facility

– Vegan burgers and pies available

Communication/Engagement
– No sustainabilty/environmental policy or page on the website
– Some information communicated in club news and through third party websites (but not in last 6 months)
– Stadium owned by LLDC. https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/our-story/transforming-east-london/sustainability

Additional information
–  Sport Positive Comment: West Ham United don’t own their stadium

Information sourced directly from West Ham United staff, website and third party websites
Information updated January 23rd 2021