Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - March 30, 2018: Aerial view of BC Stadium in Downtown City during night time.


Tork, an Essity brand, and BC Place, Vancouver, Canada, announced a strategic partnership to elevate hygiene standards, sustainability, and the overall fan experience at one of Canada’s premier venues. Home of 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 frontline staff maintaining those spaces—which is why Tork is deploying its high-capacity PeakServe and OptiServe dispensers and solutions across BC Place’s 54,500-seat stadium. With over 1,000 dispensers installed throughout the facility—including 129 washrooms—comprehensive hygiene solutions can strengthen BC Place’s overall operational efficacy.

“At BC Place, finding a hygiene partner who can contribute meaningfully to both our operational performance and our sustainability journey is vital,” says 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 by 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,” shares 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.”