Sustainability

Our commitment to sustainability begins with our fan-facing and back of house recycling efforts. Recycling bins are conveniently located on each level of Gainbridge Fieldhouse for fans to use, and educational videos are played ahead of each Pacers game to inform fans of the items they're able to recycle.

Our new recycling chute and compactor, installed in 2025, allow us to efficiently and effectivley sort our waste and keep recyclable materials out landfills. This results in approximately 2 tons of recyclable material per week being diverted from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse waste stream.

Behind the scenes, our staff recyces over 34 tons of cardboard each year, and shreds & recycles nearly 3 tons of paper each year.

In partnership with Levy, Gainbridge Fieldhouse's food and beverage provider, we're working to ensure that all back of house food waste is composted. Food waste is collected after each event, resulting in an average of over 5,500 pounds fo waste composted each month. This compost is then made into fertilized soil, allowing for sustainable lawn and garden growing across the nation.

After sorting out reusable, recyclable, and compostable waste, our remaining waste is sent to a local wate to energy facility. This facility burns municipal solids waste to generate steam energy, which is then used to heat sidewalks, power businesses and homes, and provide energy to downtown Indy. This process allows us to divert 90% of our remaining waste by volume from landfills.

After our renovation in 2020-2022, we're not just using less energy - we're using it more efficiently. Since 2019 we're 12% more energy efficient, and have seen a 10% reduction in total energy consumption.

Through enhancements made during our renovation, we've been able to reduce our water usage by 37%, saving nearly 9.2 million gallons of water. That's enough to provide every Indiana resident with 10 bottles of water!

Gainbridge Fieldhouse has been awarded numerous GOAL (Green Operations and Advanced Leadership) Medals, which recognize venues' unwavering commitment to sustainability and positive impact. In 2024 alone, we received a total of 11 Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals!

Our sustainability efforts are made possible through the invaluable support of our sustainability partner, WM. Additionally, we are proud to be a part of the Green Sports Alliance and Green Operations and Advanced Leadership (GOAL) Sustainability Movement, whose standards help us achieve our environmental goals and drive positive changes within our community.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse is accessible via a variety of alternative and public modes of transportation.

Pacers Bike Share - Catch a ride to your next event with Pacers Bikeshare! Indy's network of 51 bikeshare stations, including one located directly outside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, allow for a sustainable and accessible alternative to driving.

In partnership with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Marion County residents can check out classic or e-bikes for a FREE 30 minute ride. Pick up a bike at any station using the app, ride to your destination, return at another station for free! CLICK HERE to learn more.

IndyGo Busses - The Julia Carson Transit Center is conveniently located 2 blocks away from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. CLICK HERE to find IndyGo bus routes.

Shopping at the Pacers and Fever Team Store is more sustainable than ever! After picking out your favorite merch, your items will be packed in a compostable shopping bag.

Get in the game with WNBA All-Star 2025! Multiple volunteer opportunities will be available this summer to help us accomplish our sustainability goals. CLICK HERE to learn more.