London’s O2 Arena Earns Environmental Recognition from A Greener Future

The O2 Arena in London has earned the status as A Greener Arena. 

The certification, awarded by the environmental organization A Greener Future, recognizes venues that have taken measurable improvements and taken substantial steps to reduce their environmental and social impacts. 

A Greener Future chief executive Claire O’Neill noted, “we’re really happy for The O2 and want to congratulate their team for all of their efforts to run a greener arena.”

“When one of the most iconic venues takes visible action for a more sustainable live sector, it reverberates throughout the industry,” O’Neill said. “With all shoulders to the wheel, we look forward to seeing what will come next.”

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The status comes after The O2 hosted the world’s first carbon-removed arena events – taking place during the 1975’s four-show run in February. The initiative removed 545.9 tons of carbon. 

In addition to hosting carbon-removed events, The O2 made strides in energy efficiency and waste management. Sam Booth, the director of sustainability at AEG Europe—the company that owns and operates The O2—emphasized the importance of these efforts. 

“From history-making moments like our carbon-removed events to the essential works we’ve done behind the scenes to create efficiencies and minimise waste and emissions, we’ve made incredible strides at The O2 this year, and we’re proud to have this recognised by A Greener Future,” Booth said.

“The path to net zero is one that is constantly evolving, and we’re committed to continued innovation so that we can deliver world-class, sustainable events for our fans, bands, and brands.”