Climate Change Data

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Waste Generated:Over 186 tons reduced through recycling

ESG Focus Areas

  • Philanthropy
  • Community Engagement
  • Workforce and Culture
  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by over 60% in NYC venues using sensor faucets
  • Saved 400 gallons of water per day (146,000 gallons/year) by installing mechanical seals
  • Reduced waste headed to landfills by over 186 tons through recycling programs
  • Converted more than five tons of food scraps to biofuel in the first six months of 2022
  • 90% of food-service packaging is reusable, compostable, or recyclable

Social Achievements

  • Garden of Dreams Foundation impacted more than 425,000 young people and their families, donating over $70 million
  • Awarded over $6 million in Inspire Scholarships since 2015
  • Distributed over $10 million in grants to community and hospital partners since 2006
  • Created six Employee Resource Groups with approximately 550 members, producing over 17 internal programs
  • MSG Relief Fund distributed more than $2.5 million in relief grants to 1,200 employees

Governance Achievements

  • Established guidelines to de-bias talent review conversations
  • Updated Consciously Inclusive Awareness Experience training for all employees
  • Created an Emerging Talent program to identify and develop high-performing talent

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impact on part-time venue employees and community partners
  • Reducing environmental footprint across venues and operations
Mitigation Strategies
  • Created the MSG Relief Fund and Garden of Dreams COVID Grant program
  • Implemented various sustainability initiatives including water conservation, waste reduction, and energy efficiency
  • Adopted new measures to prevent the spread of infection in workplaces and venues

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing sustainable products for food & beverage, using climate-friendly materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities