Corporate Sustainability Efforts

The Portland Timbers have formed a new sustainability partnership with Skanska, naming the global builder as the club’s official 'Green is Gold' partner and sponsor of its Bold Reuse program at Providence Park.

The partnership will expand the stadium’s reusable cup system into several premium and high-traffic areas beginning in 2026, including suites, lounges, pitchside seating, and the press box. Compared with recycling or compostables, reusable packaging delivers greater long-term environmental benefits by lowering carbon emissions and energy use.

Since launching Bold Reuse in 2024, the Timbers have diverted nearly 115,000 single-use cups from landfill, eliminating more than 5,500 pounds of waste.

“Sustainability and environmental awareness are responsibilities we embrace with intention and action,” said Timbers CEO Heather Davis. “As a 100‑year‑old stadium, Providence Park carries both incredible history and some inherent limitations, but that only strengthens our commitment to finding innovative solutions. Partnering with a global leader like Skanska elevates the impact of the Bold Reuse program and helps us push beyond those constraints.”

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