Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’ Atlanta United, has achieved LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Platinum certification, making it the first professional sports stadium in North America to do so.
The two-million-square-foot stadium, which opened in August, features unique sustainable solutions for water, lighting and overall energy conservation.
“We set out to build a venue that would not only exceed expectations, but also push the limits of what was possible in terms of stadium design, fan experience and sustainability,” Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner and chairman, said in a statement.