U.S. Bank Stadium became the first professional sports stadium to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum status for building operations and maintenance.
The stadium, which opened Aug. 3, 2016, received the award using a scoring system that looks at waste reduction, energy efficiency and promotion of alternative transportation.
In a news release, stadium operators said the “prestigious recognition signifies achievements in sustainability for the ongoing, daily operations of U.S. Bank Stadium.”
Michael Vekich, chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA), the public body that oversees the building, said, “As stewards of this facility, it is our responsibility to be on the forefront of sustainable operations.