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 reduced through recycling

ESG Focus Areas

  • Philanthropy
  • Community Engagement
  • Workforce and Culture
  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • 90% of food-service packaging at MSG Entertainment’s performance venues are eco-friendly
  • 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
  • Converted more than five tons of leftover food scraps to biofuel in the first six months of 2022
  • Reduced waste headed to landfills by over 186 tons through recycling programs
  • Reduced power consumption by 25–30% during Demand Response Program periods in NYC venues
  • Chicago Theatre received the highest rating for energy performance from the city’s energy benchmarking program

Social Achievements

  • Garden of Dreams Foundation impacted more than 425,000 young people and their families, donating over $70 million in grants, scholarships, tickets, and experiences
  • 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, diverting 217 tons of greenhouse gas and conserving more than 600 million gallons of water
  • Created six Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with approximately 550 members, producing over 17 internal programs for employees
  • Hosted the Team Roc New York Job Fair, resulting in 185 on-the-spot hires and over 90% of attendees advancing in the hiring process
  • Donated more than 50,000 school supplies to support underserved students
  • Partnered with Rock and Wrap It Up!, donating 4,000 tons of food (650,000+ meals) to local pantries and shelters

Governance Achievements

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

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • COVID-19 pandemic impact on employees and communities
Mitigation Strategies
  • Created the MSG Relief Fund to support employees
  • Established the Garden of Dreams COVID Grant program to provide immediate financial relief to partners
  • Sourced sustainable products for use throughout The Garden, utilizing climate-friendly materials
  • Adopted new measures to prevent the spread of infection, including becoming one of NYC’s first 100% vaccinated workplaces

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing sustainable products with reduced carbon footprint (bamboo plates, recycled paper containers)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

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