MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins are proud to announce that the organization has been honored as a 2025 GOAL (Green Operations & Advanced Leadership) Sustainability Leader and a recipient of 34 GOAL Medals. These accolades showcase the Twins’ leadership in sustainability and the club’s comprehensive approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact – both at Target Field and throughout the region.
The organization’s 34 GOAL Medals surpassed last year’s Major League Baseball-leading total of 29. Honored by GOAL for actions that nurture the planet and uplift our community – ranging from water conservation and waste diversion to fan engagement and healthy food options – the Twins, their partners and fans are turning shared values into impact.
The Twins were awarded for year-over-year excellence in all 10 GOAL Medal categories, receiving 16 gold, eight silver and 10 bronze. Highlights of the 2025 awards are below; to learn more about how the Twins, their partners and fans are setting the industry standard for environmental stewardship and community impact, please visit twins.com/sustainability:
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Gold medals for achievements in Energy, Water, Waste, Wellness, Diversity, Strategy, Community, Engagement and Partnerships, and silver in Nutrition.
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New gold medal for Activate Brand Partnership Facility Improvements & Upgrades, celebrating the Twins’ collaboration with sustainability-focused partners such as Delaware North, Ecolab, Marsden Services, Pentair, Republic Services, ReRoute Americas, Rock and Wrap It Up! Inc. and Uponor to unlock new areas of impact at Target Field.
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New silver medals for Off-Site: Support the Preservation of Habitat; Promote Healthy & Inclusive Food Options; and Promote Health & Wellbeing for Guests.
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Improving from bronze to silver for Equip Staff with Sustainability Training.
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New bronze medal for Promote Health & Wellbeing for Employees.
“True stewardship is about working together – our staff, our partners and our fans – to create lasting change,” said Twins Senior Vice President, Community Engagement Nancy O’Brien. “We’re proud to be recognized by GOAL, and even prouder to shape a future where we all thrive.”
GOAL has guided some of the world’s leading sports and entertainment organizations on a journey of social impact, climate action and responsible change. The Twins became a member in 2023 to accelerate the club’s longstanding and industry-leading sustainability and community impact efforts.
The 2025 GOAL Medals were handed out last night in Las Vegas, during the second annual GOAL Venue & Event All-Stars Award Ceremony. A full list of the Twins’ 34 GOAL Medals for 2025 follows.
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Gold (16)
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Silver (8)
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Bronze (10)
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About the Minnesota Twins
At the Minnesota Twins, we are driven by a singular purpose – to up the game, on the field and off. Unwavering in our commitment to deliver championships and be a force for good, our innovative and incredibly talented team is creating new ways to win, to uplift and to unite. We are proud to be Minnesota’s baseball team. We believe in our power to create positive change. We are setting the standard for a modern sports and entertainment brand that shapes a better tomorrow for all. We invite you to learn more at twins.com.
About GOAL (Green Operations & Advanced Leadership)
GOAL is a pioneering sustainability-driven membership and support network of over 55 global members from sports, entertainment, and live event venues, including stadiums, arenas, theaters, and convention centers. The GOAL Medals Awards program is the first industry-wide benchmarking and recognition tool to validate incremental sustainability efforts across 10 ESG topics. GOAL utilizes Salesforce Net Zero Cloud for carbon accounting and customized industry comparisons, which informs action-planning, goal-setting, and corporate partnership support, including connections to vetted vendors. By fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and offering tailored support, GOAL empowers organizations to enhance their sustainability efforts, no matter where they are in their journey. The Founding Partners of GOAL are Oak View Group, the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, Fenway Sports Group, and green building trailblazer Jason F. McLennan, founder of McLennan Design.
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