One Goal: Scaling LEED Across International Stadiums

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 4:05 PM to 4:45 PM · 40 min. (US/Eastern)
Summit: Global Impact Day

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This session will share the inside story of how a fleet of stadiums achieved LEED v4.1 O+M certification, representing one of the largest coordinated sustainability efforts undertaken across the world's largest soccer tournament. Although these stadiums shared a global stage, they were shaped by entirely different local realities and constraints. Each venue varies in age, ownership structure, climate, regulatory environment, fan culture, and operations. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, this effort relied on tailored strategies, creative problem-solving, and deep collaboration between host venues, soccer federation leadership, and dedicated LEED service providers and USGBC staff. The session will highlight lessons learned in scaling certification across a complex portfolio, demonstrating how LEED can function not only as a building rating system, but as a shared language for sustainability across cultures and geographies.
Track
Summit: Global Impact Day
Learning Objective #1
Describe how LEED v4.1 O+M certification was adapted and applied across a diverse portfolio of stadiums with varying age, climate, and regulatory conditions.
Learning Objective #2
Identify strategies for scaling LEED certification efforts across multiple venues while accounting for local constraints and ownership structures.
Learning Objective #3
Explain how collaboration between host venues, federation leadership, LEED service providers, and USGBC staff supported successful certification outcomes.
Learning Objective #4
Recognize the value of LEED as a shared sustainability framework that can bridge diverse cultures, geographies, and operational contexts on a global stage.