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Leading By Example “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 Photo: Arthur Blank receives LEED Platinum recognition from Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification at an Atlanta Falcons game in 2017.

Arthur M. Blank’s Vision: Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s sustainable design was born from the vision and commitment of Arthur M. Blank, who has been a leader in sustainable and socially responsible building practices in Atlanta for many years. Arthur Blank built the first LEED Gold building in Georgia in 2004 – the Arthur M. Blank Family Office in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. In 2017, the completion of Mercedes- Benz Stadium further solidified Arthur Blank’s long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and the Atlanta community by achieving LEED Platinum certification for Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo: Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner and Chairman

Include Everyone: Several key partners helped bring the vision of building the most sustainable sports stadium in the world to life. The construction management team included local firms, Holder Construction, H. J. Russell & Company, and C.D. Moody Construction. Lead architect, HOK, the stadium’s solar provider and official sustainability partner, Georgia Power, and sustainability consultant, Ecoworks Studio, all made invaluable contributions towards the completion of the stadium project. Ecoworks Studio Diversity and inclusion were also a priority and noteworthy accomplishment with executing the vision for Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For example, a skilled group of predominantly female professionals representing disciplines of civil, structural, and electrical engineering, construction management, architecture, philanthropy, project management, communications and venue management, played a significant role in designing the stadium’s sustainable features and securing LEED Platinum certification. Photo: The Mercedes-Benz Stadium Core Sustainability Team that played a major role in helping to achieve LEED Platinum status. The construction project also achieved success with the established Equal Business Opportunity Plan by procuring over $420,000,000 of work contracted to female and minority owned business partners. For example, Moody Construction, founded in 1988 and based in Lithonia, GA, is a recognized leader in the construction industry and played a pivotal role in the overall success of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium project. Photo: Mr. C. David Moody, CEO, of C.D. Moody Construction

BUILDING THE STADIUM Leading By Example “From inception, Arthur Blank challenged us to make Mercedes-Benz Stadium one of the most sustainable buildings in sports. We’re proud to say that we are achieving our goal by implementing innovation solutions that will allow us to be the first professional sports stadium to achieve LEED Platinum status.” Scott Jenkins, Mercedes-Benz Stadium General Manager

LEED PLATINUM Certification: Mercedes Benz Stadium is the first professional sports venue in the world to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally recognized green building rating system created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). There are multiple project types that can apply for LEED status and four different levels of LEED certification for projects that qualify; Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. To achieve the highest level of LEED Platinum certification, the rating system requires 80+ points to be earned on the LEED scorecard through innovative and sustainable building design. In 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium totaled 88 points on the LEED scorecard to achieve Platinum certification, which is the highest score ever achieved by a sports facility. Unique features that target energy reduction, renewable energy, stormwater management, and water efficiency were incorporated into stadium during the design and construction phase of the project. Mercedes-Benz Stadium earned all water-related credits on the LEED scorecard, and also earned points in the innovation category. Today, these building features help the stadium operate efficiently on a day to day basis, minimize the environmental impact on event day, and benefit the surrounding Atlanta community. Photo: Mercedes-Benz Stadium LEED Platinum Final Scorecard, 2017 (88 Points)

Stormwater Management: Managing stormwater is an important issue for Atlanta’s westside that has experienced issues with flooding. The stadium sits in the head waters of the Proctor Creek watershed that flows west toward the Chattahoochee River. As good neighbors, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is equipped with a 2.1 million gallon stormwater management system made up of bioswales, a cistern, and a stormwater vault. A bioswale is a landscape feature that collects stormwater runoff from the stadium site. The bioswales assist with the collection, cleaning, and conveyance of stormwater. Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s 680,000-gallon cistern harvests rainwater that is used for irrigating the exterior landscape and for make-up water for the stadium’s cooling towers. The stadium is also equipped with a 1.1 million gallon underground stormwater vault designed to capture and slowly release stormwater to help prevent flooding in the neighboring communities. The design and function of the stormwater management system contributed to Mercedes-Benz Stadium receiving all water-related credits as part of the LEED Platinum certification and allows for the stadium use of recycled water where appropriate. Photo: One of the many bioswales located at Mercedes-Benz Stadium that helps with stormwater management.

Renewable Energy: Mercedes-Benz Stadium is also designed to be extremely energy efficient, leveraging renewable energy sources and innovative design to reduce electrical use by 29%. The stadium site, and Georgia World Congress Center campus, is equipped with 4,000 solar PV panels. These solar panels are located in highly visible areas such as the stadium’s ticketing canopies, parking areas, and VIP Entrances to provide shade and help raise awareness for renewable energy. The solar panels at Mercedes-Benz Stadium produce approximately 1.6 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy per year. That’s enough energy to power 9 Atlanta Falcons games, 13 Atlanta United matches, or 160 households in Atlanta with renewable energy. The renewable energy generated by Mercedes-Benz Stadium reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides renewable energy for the Georgia Power electrical grid. Photo: Gate 2 outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PV Solar Panels that generate renewable energy also provide cover and shade as fans scan their tickets to enter the stadium. Insert: Arial photo of Gate 2 with HDBY rather than Dome

OPERATING THE STADIUM Leading By Example “We set a goal of achieving the highest LEED rating because it was the right thing to do for our city and the environment and with this achievement, we have a powerful new platform to showcase to the industry and to our fans that building sustainably and responsibly is possible for a venue of any type, size and scale.” Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner and Chairman

Energy Reduction: Energy reduction was a priority in the design of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and is a staple in how the venue operates today. Many of the signature features of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including the “Window to the City” and the halo board video display, were designed with energy reduction in mind. The Window to the City, installed on the east side of the stadium, is a single layer of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), that spans 160,000 square feet. ETFE is a durable, lightweight plastic that is translucent, allowing for natural light to filter through. Photo: Outside and inside views of the Window to the City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium that allows natural light to enter the stadium and reduces overall electrical consumption. On event days, fans can look out the Window to the City and see a beautiful view of the downtown Atlanta Skyline. On non-event days, the Window to the City and expansive use of glass allows natural light to flood into the stadium that very few lights need to be turned on to perform routine functions. Leveraging natural light helps reduce energy consumption while providing a bright and open atmosphere for fans. Photo: Fans gather on the 300 concourse Skybridge to watch the Falcons on the field, while taking in the Atlanta Skyline views outside the Window to the City. The Window to the City EFTE application at Mercedes-Benz Stadium marks the first use of single skin ETFE at a U.S. sports facility.

Additional energy efficient features built into the stadium include the extensive use of LED lighting throughout the stadium, including the playing field lights. LED lighting lasts up to 10 times longer and uses as much as 60% less energy than traditional lighting. Picture: Energy efficient LED field lights help to light up the playing field during an Atlanta United soccer match, and Atlanta Falcons football game. These unique features, along with advanced building automation allow Mercedes-Benz Stadium to offer a world class experience to fans while reducing electrical use by 29%.

Water Conservation: Mercedes-Benz Stadium achieved every available water related credit under LEED certification and is designed to achieve a 47% reduction in water use. For example, nearly all plumbing fixtures inside of the stadium, including faucets and toilets in the concourse restrooms, are equipped with “low-flow” plumbing fixtures that use significantly less water in comparison to traditional plumbing fixtures. Further, the men’s restrooms at Mercedes-Benz Stadium are outfitted with waterless urinals. The stormwater management system on the exterior of the stadium also contributes to Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s water conservation efforts. The captured stormwater collected in the underground 680,000 gallon cistern is used for landscape and urban garden irrigation at the stadium. Insert: Arial photo of the entire site; HDBY, greenspaces, etc.

Alternate Transportation: Mercedes-Benz Stadium is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The site’s central location promotes the use of public and alternate transportation to events held at the stadium. Public Transportation: Mercedes-Benz Stadium has two MARTA rail stations (Vine City and GWCC/CNN) located within ¼ mile of the stadium. Each station provides guests a convenient and affordable public transportation option to travel to and from stadium events. Photo: Public Transportation, such as the MARTA rail stations near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, offer convenient and affordable transportation for fans on event day. Bike: There are 250 bike racks available for use around the stadium and on the Georgia World Congress Center campus. Fans can also take advantage of Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s complimentary bike valet program. The stadium has partnered with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition (ABC) to provide free bike valet services for all Atlanta Falcons games and Atlanta United matches. Fans can quickly and safely store their bikes, as well as other forms of personal transportation such as skateboards, at the bike valet tent located outside Gate 3 on event day. Photo: The Bike Valet is located just outside of Gate 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Riders can also take advantage of many bike racks located around the stadium.

Walk: Fans can beat the traffic and avoid parking by walking to the stadium. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is located adjacent to the Westside PATH; an off-road trail for pedestrians and cyclists connecting the stadium to Centennial Park, Georgia Tech, and the Westside Atlanta Beltline. Photo: There are several walking and bike paths that fans can use to conveniently access the stadium. Drive: Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the surrounding Georgia World Congress Center parking decks offer electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with capacity to charge up to 48 electric cars simultaneously. Photo: Electric Vehicle charging stations are located at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and in the parking lots adjacent to the stadium.

Community Urban Garden: As part of the LEED Platinum design, Mercedes-Benz Stadium installed edible landscape and an onsite urban garden on the exterior of the building to create a biological ecosystem within a built environment. The urban garden is used as a laboratory for our educational tours and our stadium associates, with a hands-on approach to growing food. Using the garden as a place to share the importance of our food system’s ecological footprint, we connect these lessons to the overall sustainability effort at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For example, soil regeneration as a best practice in the urban garden, is a key element to fighting climate change, and also improves our personal nutrient intake from the meals we eat. By growing our own food and utilizing compost in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium urban garden, we allow a full circle food system to thrive! Photo: The urban garden at Mercedes-Benz Stadium features edible landscape of apples, blueberries, strawberries and more while providing educational opportunities for students and the neighboring communities.

STEAM Program: Mercedes-Benz Stadium has established a STEAM based curriculum for grades 3-12 that meets the Georgia Department of Education’s Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) criteria. STEAM focuses educational efforts on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s STEAM program pairs a tailored STEAM stadium tour with a classroom curriculum that teachers can incorporate into their lesson plans pre and post stadium tour. Interactive activities at Mercedes-Benz Stadium allow students to see STEAM disciplines applied directly to the stadium environment, igniting professional aspirations to pursue careers in related fields. Mercedes-Benz Stadium STEAM Curriculum Subjects Include: • LEED Platinum Certification, Green Infrastructure, and Sustainability Programming • Stadium Art Collection in partnership with SCAD; Digital and Public Art installations • Advanced Technology and the “Future Forward” model • Modern Marvel Design and Engineering elements • Sports and Nutrition; Urban Garden and Atlanta’s local food movement • Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment and the Blank Foundation program partners The Mercedes-Benz Stadium STEAM program allows students to create connections with their individual world while providing a new perspective from our non-traditional classroom setting. Photo: Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s STEAM Program provides a wide-range of educational and engaging opportunities for students throughout Atlanta.

The Home Depot Backyard: The Home Depot Backyard is a beautiful, 11-acre urban park full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors to gather. The park is located adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences, as well as parking and tailgating opportunities for Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United fans. Built directly on the site of the former Georgia Dome, The Home Depot Backyard has hosted hundreds of events and welcomed thousands of visitors since opening in 2018. The greenspace provides the perfect location for formal programming, such as fitness classes, concerts, and markets or informal community gathering, such as pick-up soccer games or playing on the playground! The Home Depot Backyard also utilizes sustainable practices for upkeep of the space, such as using captured stormwater to irrigate the natural grass surfaces and surrounding landscape. Photo: The Home Depot Backyard located adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the perfect place for community and social events.

Green Cleaning: Mercedes-Benz Stadium uses “green cleaning” practices and products in all aspects of the housekeeping operation. All spaces and surfaces are cleaned with an ionized cleaning solution that is made on site and is certified as safe for people and the environment. These non-toxic cleaning products also proven effective against viruses, bacteria and other airborne and bloodborne pathogens. There are many advantages of using these “green” ionized cleaners and practices that include: • Significantly reducing packaging materials, such as cardboard and pallets • Using refillable spray bottles instead of single use packaging • There is no VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emission with these products • We also use reusable microfiber rags/mops for cleaning thereby greatly reducing paper towel use • Restroom paper products feature the use of post-consumer recycled paper fiber This specific example is one of many that highlights how environmental sustainability is ingrained into the identity and day to day operation of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo: Mercedes-Benz Stadium uses green cleaning practices and products throughout the stadium, and minimizes waste by using refillable spray bottles, towels, and other equipment.

Zero Waste: Mercedes-Benz Stadium is committed to achieving Zero Waste which is defined by diverting 90% or all more of waste from the landfill. We strive to achieve zero waste by: 1. ELIMINATING all unnecessary waste 2. REDUCING the amount of overall waste generated on site 3. REUSING, REPURPOSING, OR DONATING materials rather than discarding 4. RECYCLING and COMPOSTING All waste that is generated inside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is collected and transported to the Resource Recovery Room (R3). In the R3, all contents are separated into the appropriate waste stream. Mercedes-Benz Stadium collects all bottles, cans and plastics to be properly recycled. All food waste and other organic materials, such as compostable straws, cups, plates, napkins and utensils, are separated and hauled away by our partner, Coward Mulch, to be turned into compost. Mercedes-Benz Stadium partners with the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) to recycle unique materials such as paint, batteries, and electronic waste, rather than sending these items to the landfill. Lifecycle Building Center for Greater Atlanta (LBC) is a resource that helps Mercedes-Benz Stadium pursue zero waste. LBC is a nonprofit organization that repurposes building materials, such as carpet and other building materials, and puts them back into the community for reuse. Photo: Zero waste stations and awareness signs are located throughout the stadium concourses. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is committed to being a leader in the realm of zero waste venues by implementing a recycling and composting program that will keep a minimum of 90%+ of all waste generated at the stadium from ever going to a landfill.

Recycle For Good: The Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United and Mercedes-Benz Stadium partner with Novelis, the world’s leader in recycling aluminum to create the “Recycle for Good” Program during all home competitions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Every year in the State of Georgia, more than $70 million worth of aluminum wasted in the landfill. Recycle for Good is a campaign that seeks to recycle aluminum to support Habitat For Humanity. For every 3 million cans recycled, enough money is raised to build a home on Atlanta’s westside. Novelis deploys a team of volunteers at each Falcons and Atlanta home event to walk tailgating areas and concourses to promote the program and hand out Recycle for Good branded bags for fans and associates to help achieve our goal of recycling 3 million cans. One lucky fan who is seen recycling is also highlighted on the video board to recognize and reward them for being the recycler of the day. To date, two Habitat for Humanity Homes have been built through this program. Fans can help support this Recycle for Good by depositing aluminum cans and bottles at the recycling stations outside of Gate 1 and Gate 2, and recycling bins throughout the stadium. Photo: For every 3 million aluminum cans recycled, The Recycle For Good program funds the building of a Habitat for Humanity home. To date, in partnership with the Recycle for Good Program, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has helped build (2) homes in Atlanta’s westside community.

Food Recovery: On any given day in Atlanta, there are 1.2 million people who are food insecure. Mercedes-Benz Stadium has partnered with Second Helpings Atlanta to donate unused food from the stadium to provide meals directly to the Westside Atlanta community. Following an event, Mercedes-Benz Stadium packages unused and prepared food for pickup. Second Helpings Atlanta volunteers arrive shortly after to transport the food to local agencies for distribution. To date, more than 105,500 pounds of food have been donated to Second Helpings Atlanta, creating 131,875 meals for Atlanta residents in need. Similarly, Mercedes-Benz Stadium also coordinates food recovery with Goodr, an Atlanta based company that helps donate surplus food to the surrounding Atlanta Community. Food recovery efforts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium lead to many positive outcomes for the Atlanta community. First and most important, residents in need receive the meal and nutrition they deserve. Next, food that is donated, rather than discard, is kept out of the landfill and in turn, does not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Lastly, by providing local agencies such as Second Helpings Atlanta, Goodr, and others with food supplies, other financial resources become available and can be used to help broaden the reach and impact of these programs, rather than allocating these funds to purchase groceries. Photo: After each event, unused and prepackaged food at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is donated and used to provide meals directly to those in the Atlanta community.

NO FINISH LINE Leading By Example “If we are not successful in transforming the Westside communities around the stadium, this project will be a failure.\" Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner and Chairman Photo: Associates from the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses participate in a day of service to give back to residents of the Westside community.

Blank Family Foundation: (Placeholder, need formal input) Arthur M. Blank’s vision for Mercedes-Benz Stadium extends beyond environmental sustainability to social and community responsibility. The Blank Family Foundation, formed in 1995, has invested more than $560 million in early childhood development, education, green space, community transformation, and the arts, and leads giving programs for each of the Blank Family of Businesses, including the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, West Creek Ranch and Paradise Valley Ranch. In 2014, the Foundation created the Westside Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, a $30 million long-term commitment to invest in catalytic projects to ignite positive change and transform both people and place in Atlanta’s Westside communities. To date, nearly $50 million has been distributed to projects focused on housing, educational opportunity, crime and safety, health, and civic empowerment. Photo: Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner and Chairman, is committed to positively transforming the Westside Atlanta community through strategic programming and investment.

Westside Ambassadors: The Westside Ambassadors (WA) is the professional development pillar of American Explorers, a youth leadership program of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Westside Ambassadors provides qualified students the opportunity to gain employment experience by working at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and developing skills and behaviors needed to succeed in a professional working environment. These experiences develop confidence, enhance employability and improve soft skills help students build work ethic and provides a foundation for success in the workplace. Further, the Westside Ambassadors program teaches students financial literacy. Since its inception, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has hired 77 students who have participated in the Westside Ambassadors program, earning approximately $280,000 in total salaries. Photo: The Westside Ambassadors program prepares students for career success by developing professional skillsets and providing hands-on work experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Westside Hires Program: In partnership with Westside Works, a program that prepares residents of Westside neighborhoods for employment opportunities by providing access to skills assessments, skills training, and job readiness preparation, Mercedes-Benz Stadium developed the Westside Hires Program. Serving neighborhoods such as Vine City, English Avenue, Castleberry Hill and others, Mercedes- Benz Stadium’s Westside Hires program provides tailored training to Westside residents to effectively compete to be hired as part of the stadium operations staff. To date, more than 150 Westside residents have been hired at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo: The Westside Hires Program provides skills training and resources that prepare residents of Atlanta’s Westside community for a successful career.

Westside Works Culinary Academy (WWCA): Another program that connects the Westside Works Program, Westside residents, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium involves a unique culinary training opportunity. The Westside Works Culinary Academy (WWCA) offers a 6-week educational experience designed to prepare students for careers in the culinary profession. Leveraging the Molly B’s restaurant inside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium for hands-on restaurant simulation, the West Nest concession stand located on the 300 concourse level in the stadium and the “Pledge to a Partner” program that creates opportunities with food and beverage partners that operate both at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and within the Atlanta community, WWCA students are prepared for culinary careers in multiple capacities upon completion of their training program. Photo: Molly B’s Restaurant and the West Nest concession stand inside of Mercedes-Benz stadium allows students of the Westside Works Culinary Arts program to put their skills to the test, while providing funding and culinary training opportunities for future Westside residents. “Some people say it’s just food. I say it’s our well-being, source of energy and good health. It’s what brings us together in joy and in sadness. Chef is a title that should not be taken lightly. Being a Chef is not just my profession, but who I am. Cooking with love that's what makes us Chefs!” Latisha Rodgers, Culinary Instructor for the Westside Works Culinary Academy

Call to Action: Leveraging The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation as a force for good and Mercedes-Benz Stadium as a symbol of environmental sustainability, we are in a position to promote transformational change not only in Atlanta's historic Westside neighborhoods, but across the world. Following the lead of Arthur Blank, we will continue to live out our core values at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when it comes to doing the right thing for the environment and our community. The resources, infrastructure, people, and programming are in place for a brighter future, but we need your help! Play your part by being environmentally conscious when it comes to the decisions you make and actions you take every day: I Commit To: Play Your Part To: Initial 1. Consuming less By: (Suggestions) Reduce consumption of single use items 2. Trying Renewable Using reusable shopping bags, using refillable water bottles, Energy avoiding single use items such as straws, making bulk item Reduce carbon emissions purchases, donating clothes for reuse Purchasing renewable energy from my local power provider, or installing solar panels 3. Using Alternate Driving less, carpooling, using public transit, riding a bicycle, Reduce carbon emissions Transportation or walking, consider switching to an electric vehicle 4. Conserving Energy Using LED light bulbs in your home, school, and office, turning Reduce overall energy consumption off lights when a room is not in use, powering down to what is essential electronics when not in use 5. Change my Buying items that are locally sourced or made of recycled Reduce carbon emissions associated purchasing habits material content, buying durable goods with shipping and transportation and minimize my resource consumption 6. Recycling More Properly discarding items such as bottles, cans, plastics, glass, Reduce the amount of recyclable paper and other recyclable materials, using specialty materials sent to landfill 7. Composting at recycling centers for electronic waste, batteries, and other Home hard to recycle materials Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and restore soil fertility, Collecting organic material, such as food scraps, and naturally filter water and support converting into nutrient-rich organic matter, adopt a zero- local farmers waste mindset where everything has a reuse 8. Conserving Water Minimizing car washing and landscape irrigation, fixing Reduce overall water consumption to plumbing leaks, turning off the faucet in between use what is essential 9. Practicing Green Using chemical free cleaning products, reusing spray bottles Reduce environmental exposure to Cleaning and towels when possible hazardous materials and the amount of waste associated with cleaning 10. Educating Others Take the Mercedes-Benz Stadium zero waste pledge and join Ensure a safe and bright future for us our green team, spreading awareness about the importance all! of living an environmentally conscious lifestyle to friends and family, encouraging others to actively participate

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is committed to always being a leader in the environmental sustainability space and putting people first. While great progress has been made to date, there is no finish line. We will not become complacent but rather continue to push forward and take on more complex environmental challenges, while broadening our reach into the Westside community.