Tork, an Essity brand, and BC Place in Vancouver have announced a strategic partnership to elevate hygiene standards, sustainability, and the overall fan experience at one of Canada’s premier venues. Home to the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer, BC Place is preparing to welcome millions of international visitors for major sporting events in 2026, making this partnership a timely investment ahead of a landmark year for the venue.
Superior hygiene across a facility elevates the fan experience, encourages food and beverage spending and makes the work easier for the staff maintaining those spaces – which is why Tork is deploying its high-capacity PeakServe® and OptiServe® families of dispensers and solutions across BC Place’s 54,500 seat stadium. With over 1,000 dispensers deployed throughout the facility – including 129 washrooms – comprehensive hygiene solutions strengthen BC Place’s operational excellence.
“At BC Place, finding a hygiene partner who can contribute meaningfully to both our operational performance and our sustainability journey is vital” said Chris May, General Manager at BC Place. “Tork provides solutions that will help us progress towards our goal of Zero Waste Certification, while maintaining the clean, welcoming spaces our guests expect and enjoy.”
Both organizations share a strong commitment to creating environments that deliver exceptional guest experiences while advancing environmental stewardship. In 2025, Essity, the parent company of the Tork brand, was recognized on the Corporate Knights’ Global 100 list and CDP’s A List for forests, while BC Place is pursuing Zero Waste Certification by 2026. Tork solutions, including the carbon neutral certified and SEAL Sustainability Award-winning dispenser systems, will be instrumental in achieving this goal, reducing consumption and minimizing waste across the facility.
“Essity and BC Place have a long‑term partnership built on close collaboration, value creation and continual improvement to elevate the customer experience,” said Brandy Afoon, Account Manager, Essity. “With innovative, sustainable Tork solutions supporting venue operations, we’re proud to help BC Place continue delivering a clean, comfortable environment for every guest.”
