Recognizing the critical need for all stakeholders around the globe to help implement the Paris Agreement and to accelerate the transformative change needed to reach greenhouse gas emission neutrality (i.e. climate neutrality) in the second half of the twenty-first century, The Ohio State University Department of Athletics supports the vision outlined in the Sports for Climate Action Framework.
The department expresses its intent to support and implement the principles enshrined in the Sports for Climate Action Framework and we commit to working collaboratively with our peers and relevant stakeholders to enhance the climate action agenda in the sports sector and to use sports as a unifying tool to drive climate awareness and action among global citizens.
The Ohio State University Department of Athletics will communicate this commitment to our stakeholders and the general public.
More information: Climate Action Framework
The recently completed renovations to Ohio Stadium were LEED certified in the spring of 2020. The renovations to the suites took four years to complete, and the updates include new energy efficient light fixtures, low-emitting building materials, and water use reduction appliances. During the 2019 football season all student tickets were electronic only, furthering the commitment to being zero waste at Ohio Stadium.
View the full LEED Scorecard of the facility.
Learn more about suites at Ohio Stadium.
The Covelli Center was certified LEED Silver in August of 2020. The building is home to seven varsity sports, including volleyball, gymnastics, fencing, and wrestling. The new athletic facility excels at providing public transportation access, using water efficient landscaping, and featuring low-emitting building materials. The Covelli Center was also awarded extra LEED certification points for innovative design and construction waste management.
View the full LEED Scorecard of the facility.
The Schumaker Complex was certified LEED Gold in April of 2020. The new athletic facility provides training space, rehabilitation resources and nutrition coaching to 33 teams at Ohio State. During the construction of the Schumaker Complex in 2018, over 50% of the building materials were diverted from the landfill. The building now features low-flow water fixtures and is easily accessible by public transportation. Ohio State won the 2020 USG NACDA Sustainability Award for its exceptional work on the Schumaker Complex.
Learn more about the Schumaker Complex.
The Ohio State University Golf Club has made a conscious effort to use resources efficiently to maintain the golf courses and reduce environmental impact.
Learn more about our sustainability initiatives at the golf course.
The Ohio State University Basketball Practice Facility located inside the Schottenstein Center was constructed and certified to LEED Silver in 2014 by the U.S Green Building Council. This certification ensures that various elements of the construction process and the facility itself have a reduced environmental and human health impact.
View the full LEED Scorecard of the facility.
