Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) recently awarded Austin FC’s home venue Q2 Stadium with Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Platinum certification, the highest certification level offered by GBCI. Q2 Stadium initially earned TRUE Gold certification in 2024 and remains the first and only soccer-specific venue in the world to hold TRUE certification.

With Platinum certification, Q2 Stadium continues to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability leadership by shifting to prioritizing processes, operations and actions to reduce waste and resources throughout their system lifecycle. Q2 Stadium officially remains a zero-waste venue by consistently diverting over 90 percent of waste generated on matchdays from reaching landfills.

“True sustainability is a journey of continuous improvement, not a destination,” said Susie Vincent, Director of Client Solutions at the U.S. Green Building Council. “I am incredibly proud of the Q2 Stadium leadership for their proactive approach in seeking recertification early and successfully upgrading to TRUE Platinum status. This accomplishment reflects the rigorous operational standards and the culture of accountability they have built utilizing TRUE as a roadmap for zero waste performance.”

Q2 Stadium continues to receive support from Texas Disposal Systems (TDS), a group of locally owned...