2. 14.09.2010 Aviva Stadium – Implementing and Operating a Sustainable Management System (BS8901) Presented by: Deirdre O’Sullivan – Operations Assistant & Sustainability Champion for Aviva Stadium Aviva Stadium is situated on the oldest rugby grounds in the world. It is the home of international rugby in Ireland and international football for the Republic of Ireland. The old Lansdowne Road stadium developed piecemeal over 100+ years but was no longer fit for purpose. Final planning permission for the demolition and reconstruction was granted in March 2007. Demolition commenced in May 2007. Aviva Stadium was launched on 14 th May 2010. Aviva Stadium is a 50,000+ all seated stadium. 01

3. 02 What is meant by ‘A Sustainable Venue’? In taking a sustainable approach in operating our stadium we work on managing our impacts under the 3 pillars of sustainability: 1.Economic Impact 2.Environmental Impact 3.Social Impact This is also known as the 3 P’s – Profit, Planet, People “Improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of the Earth’s supporting eco-systems” - “Caring for the Earth: a Strategy for Sustainable Living”, IUCN/UNEP/WWF (1991).

4. 03 Why choose to operate Aviva Stadium as a Sustainable Venue? The redevelopment of the stadium applied some sustainable principles that were important to the nature of the location and the future function of the building: Extensive environmental impact surveying and management Appropriate handling of waste materials generated during demolition. Procuring materials from a sustainable source where possible. Design SOR (Statement of Requirement) that incorporated the constraints of the unique location and the vision for the redeveloped stadium. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_SEUR_u-GU

5. 04 Concrete over a steel frame – steel rebarDiesel generators – heat by product radiated for water heating and under pitch heating Low CO2 concrete – blast furnace slagRainwater harvesting Onsite recycle and reuse of old standsWaterless urinals Translucent roof and façade to encourage natural light Sensor operated escalators Light sensing technology to ensure efficiency of light usage Central lighting system Acoustic panelling and whisper quiet chilling fan technology BMS – Building Management System Extensive mains filtered drinking water available Energy and water metering to measure and report on consumption Built in design features

6. 05 The road to becoming a Sustainable Venue? It was important to the Board of Aviva Stadium as well as its Executive Team that the sustainable ethos of the redevelopment phase of the stadium was reflected in how Aviva stadium operates going forward. With this in mind we: Engaged with our peers in the stadia community Reviewed several opportunities for certified and non certified processes Undertook some initial stakeholder engagement Attended some briefings and awareness sessions held by the Chair of BS8901.

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8. 07 What is BS8901 (ISO 20121)? BS8901 is a management structure for sustainable events and event venues. By implementing a management structure we can ensure that sustainability is embedded at the heart of our business, as well as reflected and integrated into the day to day way in which we operate our business.

9. 08 How does BS8901 work?

10. 09 The benefits of a management structure in comparison to a checklist It allows for the individual nature of your business It adapts to the changing nature of your business and how stakeholders interact with you It allows for constant review and improvement It encourages / ingrains a consistent approach

11. Time Line of Implementation DateActivity May 2007BS8901 – Version 1 issued May 2009Aviva Stadium Operations Team commence engagement with key stakeholders with regard to Sustainability. October 2009Aviva Stadium commences engagement with key service providers (Catering, Waste Management, Cleaning, Security) as well as with support services / ancillary services (Transport Providers, Local Authorities, Statutory Agencies) as well as the business and local community. BS8901 – version 2 issued. January 2010Internal team training – awareness and engagement, sustainability training added to all training packages for future staff recruitment. April 2010Public open day regarding the commencement of the operational phase of Aviva Stadium, this included sessions on Community Liaison, Traffic and Transport Management and Environmental Impact Management. May 2010Aviva Stadium reopens to the public and commences operating as a BS8901 compliant sustainable venue (1 st party certified) TBCAviva Stadium achieves 3 rd party independent certification as a BS8901 compliant sustainable venue 10

12. 11 Learning's and Challenges to date Communication and understanding are vital, this needs to be targeted and relevant and must form the first step in the process. Ensuring a consistent approach with other areas of focus is challenging but gentle reminders assist a lot. Targets and objectives for our first year of operations needed to consider and reflect the fact that we also had to open the venue. There is a huge interest in what we are doing and we see this is a very positive indication that we will be challenged by our peer going forward to the positive benefit of all.

13. 12 Effective and Targeted Communication

14. 13 What Aviva Stadium does already EnvironmentalSocialEconomic Integrated Transport Management Planning Source Local / National Inbuilt Design Features European Healthy Stadia Initiative Market Share and Revenue Protection (Nationally and Internationally) Biodiversity ProtectionUp-skilling and knowledge share Waste ManagementCommunity Fund Supply chain procurement Inclusive spectator policies Fair Trade Products Utility Consumption Management – Gas, water, electricity Local & Equal Opportunities Employment Policies Utility Consumption Management – Gas, water, electricity

15. 14 Aviva Stadium – What the future holds? Gaining 3 rd party certification and maintaining it going forward. A peer approach to operating a sustainable venue – helping to promote knowledge and awareness surrounding sustainability in Sports Stadia as well as other venues and the MICE industry. Further progress in our Transport and Traffic Management Initiatives. Review of our performance versus objectives and targets. Positioning Aviva Stadium as a ‘Best Practice’ case study of operating a sustainable venue and becoming a voice for progressing the sustainable agenda in Irish and Sporting realms. Further engagement with the European Healthy Stadia Network

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17. Contact us For more information on this presentation and any element of Aviva Stadium, please contact Deirdre O’Sullivan at: Aviva Stadium Ballsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland Tel: +353 1 238 2300 Fax: +353 1 238 2333 Email: sustainability@avivastadium.ie www.avivastadium.ie