Neo Química Arena earns ISO 14001, joins elite certified stadia | OneFootball

Neo Química Arena joined the group of stadiums certified under ISO 14001 last Wednesday. According to Corinthians, the stadium is the first located outside the European continent to earn the certification, granted by DQS and valid for the period from 2027 to 2029.

ISO 14001 sets parameters for organizations to develop and maintain systems focused on environmental management. Among the areas covered by the standard are sustainability measures and methods designed to identify, control, and monitor the effects of activities carried out on the environment.

Photo: José Manoel Idalgo/Corinthians

With the achievement, the Corinthians Arena now appears alongside Bluenergy Stadium, the venue used by Italy’s Udinese, among the football stadiums that hold the recognition. The certification is the result of a process that had been underway for months.

In September, an audit carried out by DQS had already led to the recommendation that the stadium receive ISO 14001. Those responsible for the assessment reviewed different areas of the Arena’s operations, including waste treatment, water use, and procedures adopted by the club related to environmental issues.

Corinthians president Osmar Stabile commented on the evaluation process and said that the survey carried out during the audit reinforces the environmental commitments undertaken by the institution. “This detailed mapping reinforces our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility”, said the president.

For Stabile, the achievement represents more than just meeting technical requirements. The executive also defended maintaining and expanding initiatives focused on sustainability within the stadium. “More than a certificate, this recommendation means that we are leading by example, showing that it is possible to combine sports, entertainment, and respect for the environment on a single path,” he said.

The president also pointed to the certification as an incentive for Corinthians to continue the work being developed in the environmental area. “May this victory inspire us to keep improving our processes, to innovate, and to contribute to a more sustainable future for everyone”, he concluded.

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