WASTE MANAGEMENT & REDUCTION
- General Waste Reduced by 24% Year-on-Year (YOY) through improved processes and fan-facing recycling efforts.
- 15,057 kg of Waste Recycled (plastic, cardboard, and glass) in the past year — a 29% increase YOY.
- Mega Pint Return Program: Fans are incentivized to reuse their branded cups across events, reducing single-use plastics in the venue.
- Fan-Facing Recycling Stations: Strategically placed throughout the arena with playful signage under the “Cheering for Sustainability” campaign.
WATER & PLASTIC WASTE ELIMINATION
- General Waste Reduced by 24% Year-on-Year (YOY) through improved processes and fan-facing recycling efforts.
- 15,057 kg of Waste Recycled (plastic, cardboard, and glass) in the past year — a 29% increase YOY.
- Mega Pint Return Program: Fans are incentivized to reuse their branded cups across events, reducing single-use plastics in the venue.
- Fan-Facing Recycling Stations: Strategically placed throughout the arena with playful signage under the “Cheering for Sustainability” campaign.
CARBON & UTILITIES
- Air2Water Machine Installed in the production office — capable of producing clean drinking water from air humidity. Over time, this could eliminate the need for up to 22,000 single-use plastic bottles annually.
TICKETING & TECHNOLOGY
- 100% Digital Ticketing Transition has helped eliminate paper tickets, reduce waste, and streamline event entry.
- Beaconless Entry System via the Yas Island app reduces infrastructure needs and lowers power consumption.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CERTIFICATION
- ESTIDAMA Pearl Rating: Etihad Arena was designed and built to meet the 2 Pearl Estidama sustainability standard – the UAE’s benchmark for green building performance.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- In-venue signage and digital messaging drive behavioral change among fans, encouraging better recycling habits in a fun and accessible way.
- Sustainable operations are supported in collaboration with artists, promoters, and F&B partners who are aligned with our environmental goals.
