With 150 tons of waste managed, Movistar Arena achieved 86% utilization in 2025

The company reported that last year it operated with 100% renewable energy and optimized its use of drinking water.

Since its construction, Movistar Arena has sought to establish itself as a benchmark for responsible environmental practices within the entertainment industry.

In a statement, the company reported that in 2025 it operated with 100% renewable energy, optimized its use of drinking water, and achieved a waste utilization rate of 86%, figures that place it as a benchmark in a sector historically associated with high environmental impacts.

“Sustainability cannot be an isolated or decorative effort. At the heart of Bogotá, we understand that every operational decision, from how we use energy to what we do with waste, has a real impact on the city and the environment. Our goal is to show that entertainment is also part of the solution,” said Luis Guillermo Quintero, general manager of the venue.

In terms of water efficiency, Movistar Arena reported that it implemented strategies to reduce drinking water consumption in cleaning, disinfection, sanitary facilities, and gardening processes.

As a result, it managed to collect and treat 1,379.5 m³ of rainwater, mainly for use in toilets and urinals, which generated significant savings in drinking water.

In addition, it stated that it stored and used around 255 m³ of ice generated during events, which was reused in cleaning and watering green areas. Likewise, regulating the flow in the sinks made it possible to reduce consumption per use from 0.90 to 0.55 liters, representing a 62% saving in the 56 sanitary units on the premises.

In terms of energy, during 2025 the scenario moved towards 100% renewable energy operation. In addition, it has LED lighting throughout its facilities and motion sensors that optimize consumption in intermittently used spaces.

“Thanks to these efforts, the venue received SER Colombia certification for its clean energy consumption, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions associated with its operation,” the company said in the statement.

Waste management and the circular economy were also key areas of focus during the year. According to the figures presented, 150 tons of solid waste were generated in 2025, of which 129.25 tons were recycled, achieving a diversion rate of 86%.

Of the total recovered, 49% corresponded to recyclable materials such as plastic, glass, aluminum, Tetra Pak, and cardboard, which were reincorporated into new production cycles in partnership with the Kennedy Recyclable Materials Recovery Association (Remarek).

The remaining 37% was organic waste, which was transformed into compost through a partnership with the company Más Compost, Menos Basura (More Compost, Less Waste), and subsequently used as substrate for planting trees in the Movistar Arena Forest.

In addition, the venue noted that it worked with promoters and strategic partners to develop sustainable events.

Among these, the Massive Attack concert stood out, achieving a zero-waste experience by collecting, separating, and transforming 100% of the waste generated during the assembly, operation, and refurbishment of the venue. In addition, the carbon footprint was reduced through the use of batteries for energy production.