National Hockey League Names Constellation Its Official Energy Provider, Will Offset Carbon Footprint Across All 30 Team Markets - Seite 2

The agreement furthers the objectives of the NHL's groundbreaking 2014 Sustainability Report, which documented and disclosed the League's carbon footprint, and NHL Green -- a comprehensive sustainability initiative created by the League in 2010 to address the effects of climate change and freshwater scarcity on the sport of hockey.

The NHL Sustainability Report highlights the numerous programs, benchmarks and successes that have increased the overall sustainability of the League, 30 Clubs and their arenas. In partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Green Sports Alliance, the report analyzed more than three years of operations and travel data from all 30 Clubs, partners and the League's corporate offices to determine the NHL's entire carbon footprint. 

NHL Green™ was launched as a direct result of the groundswell of enthusiasm and support from fans and those within the League and hockey community. A 2011 report from Scarborough Research showed NHL fans are 11 times more likely to recycle glass, plastic or paper versus the average U.S. adult, 19 times more likely to donate money or time to environmental causes, and 20 times more likely to pay for eco-friendly products and services. 

For more information on NHL Green and the League's sustainability initiatives, visit: NHL.com/Green.

For more information on the NHL's Sustainability Report, including information regarding calculation of the NHL's estimated carbon footprint, visit: NHL.com/Green/Report/

ABOUT THE NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 30 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League's international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters, vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports -- the Stanley Cup®. Every year the NHL entertains more than 250 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 10 million fans on its social platforms; and more than 300 million fans online at NHL.com. In Canada, the 2014-15 season marks the beginning of a landmark 12-year broadcast and multimedia agreement with Rogers Communications, which includes national rights to NHL games on all platforms in all languages. In the U.S., the NHL is in the fourth season of its 10-year agreement with NBC and NBCSN, the 10^th consecutive season both networks have served as national television partners. The NHL is committed to giving back to the community with programs including: Hockey is for Everyone™, which supports nonprofit youth hockey organizations across North America; Hockey Fights Cancer™, raising money for local and national cancer organizations; NHL Green™, which is committed to pursuing sustainable business practices; and a partnership with the You Can Play Project, which is committed to supporting the LGBT community and fighting homophobia in sports. The NHL received three 2014 Sports Business Awards: "Sports League of the Year," "Sports Executive of the Year" recognizing Commissioner Gary Bettman, and "Sports Event of the Year" for the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®. For more information, visit NHL.com.