LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AEG, the world leading sports and live entertainment company announced
today that its vice president of energy and environment, John Marler,
will join the Board of Directors of the Green Sports Alliance (GSA). The
Green Sports Alliance is the leader in leveraging the market influence
of sports to promote environmentally sustainable practices.
“I am honored to represent AEG, a founding partner of the Green Sports
Alliance, as a member of the board to further GSA’s mission of
leveraging the power of sports to protect the environment,” said Marler.
“I look forward to working with the other distinguished directors to
further the impact of sustainable practices within the sports industry
to address global environmental issues.”
Under Marler’s leadership, AEG recently adopted a new
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal to achieve zero emissions
by 2050, based on the 2018 Global Warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius
report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change. The company also recently pledged its support to the United
Nations’ Sports for Climate Action Framework through its various
sports entities: LA Kings, LA Galaxy, Eisbären Berlin and Ontario Reign,
Amgen Tour of California – California’s premier bike race on the UCI
World Tour and USA Cycling Professional Tour – and AEG Rugby.
“John brings a wealth of experience from a large international portfolio
of industry leading sports and entertainment venues and we are thrilled
to have him as the newest member of our Board,” said Roger McClendon,
Executive Director of the Green Sports Alliance. “From the very
beginning, AEG has been a strong supporter of the Green Sports Alliance
and industry leader in establishing groundbreaking sustainability
initiatives and we look forward to working together to advance our
industry and use the cultural and market influence of sports to drive a
more prosperous and sustainable future.”
In his current role as vice president of energy and environment, Marler
oversees AEG’s industry-leading corporate sustainability program, AEG
1EARTH, as well as AEG Energy Services, AEG’s corporate energy
management program. Prior to joining AEG in 2013, Marler focused on
renewable and alternative energy contracts and smart grid research and
development at Southern California Edison. Prior to joining the Edison
team, Marler practiced law for four years as an attorney in New York,
where he focused on commercial litigation and business transactions. He
currently serves on the Board of Directors of GRID Alternatives Greater
Los Angeles.
About the Green Sports Alliance
The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of
sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where people live and
play. The Alliance inspires sports leagues, teams, venues, their
partners and millions of fans to embrace renewable energy, healthy food,
recycling, water efficiency, safer chemicals and other environmentally
preferable practices. Alliance members represent nearly 400 sports teams
and venues from 20 sports leagues in 14 countries.
About AEG
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world’s leading
sports and live entertainment company. With offices on five continents,
AEG operates in the following business segments: AEG Facilities, which
is affiliated with or owns, manages or consults with more than 150
preeminent arenas, stadiums, theaters, clubs and convention centers
around the world including The O2 Arena, the Sprint Center and the
Mercedes-Benz Arenas; AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of
live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting
global and regional concert tours, music and special events and
world-renowned festivals; AEG Real Estate, which develops world-class
venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like STAPLES
Center and L.A. LIVE; AEG Sports, which is the world’s largest operator
of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events; and AEG Global
Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of
sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other
strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues,
portfolio of powerful sports and music brands, AXS.com ticketing
platform, AXS cable television channel and its integrated entertainment
districts, AEG entertains more than 100 million guests annually. More
information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.
Contacts
Allegra Batista
AEG
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213-763-7738
