Climate Change Data

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Waste Generated:Over 186 tons recycled annually; 15+ tons of electronic waste diverted annually

ESG Focus Areas

  • Philanthropy
  • Community Engagement
  • Workforce and Culture
  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by over 60% in all NYC venue restrooms using sensor faucets
  • Saved 400 gallons of water per day (146,000 gallons/year) by installing mechanical seals on condenser water
  • Reduced water consumption by 20% through low-flush toilets
  • Improved energy efficiency with energy-efficient fluorescents and LED lights
  • Reduced energy consumption through a cloud-based analytic system
  • Increased roof insulation for better temperature control and energy efficiency
  • Diverted over 15 tons of electronic waste annually
  • Converted over five tons of food scraps to biofuel in the first six months of 2022
  • Recycled over 186 tons of waste (glass, metal, plastic, paper, etc.)
  • 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 capital grants to community partners since 2006
  • Provided millions of dollars in capital funds for enrichment spaces
  • Delivered thousands of meals, gifts, and other support to families in need
  • Operated two career mentorship programs (MSG Classroom and MSG4Me)
  • Hosted annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall
  • Provided free access to world-class events at MSG venues
  • Distributed more than $2.5 million in relief grants to 1,200 employees through the MSG Relief Fund
  • Donated more than 650,000 meals to families in need since 1995
  • Donated more than 50,000 school supplies since 2016
  • Partnered with NYC Board of Elections to make The Garden a polling site
  • Hosted Team Roc New York Job Fair, resulting in 185 on-the-spot hires
  • Six Employee Resource Groups produced over 17 internal programs
  • Offered tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year
  • Employed more than 4,800 Student Associates since 2008
  • Knicks and Rangers youth programs reached thousands of young people
  • Rangers Learn to Play program introduced hockey to over 5,500 kids
  • Rockettes Conservatory developed a more diverse and inclusive dance line
  • CLG donated over $140,000 to various charities

Governance Achievements

  • Established Standards of Business Conduct
  • Created guidelines to de-bias talent review conversations
  • Required all employees to participate in Consciously Inclusive Awareness Experience training
  • Established a Diversity and Inclusion Council
  • Implemented a Business and Supplier Diversity program
  • Employee Accident Investigation Policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impact on part-time employees and community partners
  • Supply chain disruptions (implied)
  • Energy consumption (addressed through efficiency measures)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Created MSG Relief Fund and Garden of Dreams COVID Grant program
  • Sourcing sustainable products for food & beverage
  • Implementing energy-efficient infrastructure and practices
  • Mobile-only ticketing model to reduce paper waste
  • On-site cleaning solution production to reduce reliance on industrial products

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing sustainable products (e.g., bamboo plates, recycled paper containers)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Lena and Joseph Mandelbaum Humanitarian Award (Rock and Wrap It Up!)
  • Time Out New York’s Quar Wellness Award
  • 2021 Shorty Award for Best Use of Instagram Live