Spotlight: Sustainable Sport News Highlights
Sport England launches sustainability strategy / investment. Focus on sustainability of US sports venues. SailGP fights plastic / climate change. Extreme E achieves carbon neutral status. Sustainability spotlight at UEFA club finals. LIV Golf hosts Sustainability Summit. And much more…
Brands in the news: Sport England, Green Sports Alliance, SailGP, Parley for the Oceans, Extreme E, UEFA, Mastercard, Formula 1, National Basketball Association (NBA), LIV Golf, FIA, Newcastle United Football Club, MotoGP™ Premier, International Olympic Committee – IOC, Formula E, British Basketball League, Biffa and many more.
Major investment to help sports battle climate change
“Today we've launched our first-ever environmental sustainability strategy, Every Move, which includes major new investment to help the sport and physical activity sector respond to climate change.”
Sporting a greener future: U.S. arenas, stadiums tackle carbon footprint to score environmental wins
“In the sports world, the word “green” is taking on a new meaning beyond just the color of uniforms or fields. As environmental concerns grow, the sports industry is going greener by embracing sustainable practices and technologies to reduce its massive carbon footprint.”
Sailing Community Introduces New Platform to Fight Plastic Pollution and Climate Change
“A new initiative, SailGP vs Plastic, aims to combat the climate crisis by raising awareness through a group of individuals who have a special relationship with the ocean — the sailing community. Launched by Parley for the Oceans and the Australian SailGP Team, the campaign aims to fight plastic pollution and its connection to climate change through a free, centralized platform designed to educate, engage and inspire action.”
Extreme E series boasts carbon-neutral status
“Recently, Extreme E compiled and produced a sustainability report on its third season held last year in collaboration with accounting firm EY. The report reveals that the racing series maintained its carbon-neutral status and reduced its overall carbon footprint by 8.2%.”
Championing sustainability at UEFA club finals
“From measuring carbon footprint and optimising waste management to ensuring accessibility and inclusion at matches, here’s all you need to know about our ongoing efforts to make UEFA club finals as sustainable as possible.”
Mastercard rallies fans to take sustainable action with new Pledge Ball ahead of UEFA Champions League Final
“Today, Mastercard launches The Pledge Ball, a football made from recycled boots and engraved with pledges by the football community to inspire collective action on sustainability ahead of the UEFA Champions League final on 1 June. The ball features pledges from fans, clubs, players, sponsors, charities, supporter groups and UEFA Champions League Legend Gareth Bale.”
Formula 1: Greening the grid – A race towards a sustainable future
“Formula 1 is shifting gears towards a sustainable future and embracing green technology to reduce emissions, lead the charge for cleaner transportation, and rewrite the rulebook on environmental responsibility in motorsports.“
How NBA teams & arenas are leading environmental efforts
“Across the NBA, teams and arena staff are taking steps to safeguard the Earth, instituting new green initiatives to improve efficiency and create a cleaner, cooler future. As we mark this past Earth Month and Earth Day and continue to prioritize sustainability year-round, learn about some of the fresh new ways NBA arenas are working to make our game and world more sustainable.“
Witnessing the impact of extreme weather, Sport England commits to climate action
LIV Golf's First Sustainability Summit
“Recognizing the impact of flooding and unusually heavy downpours, UK sporting body Sport England has announced Every Move, a comprehensive strategy for dealing with the effects of climate change. Planned initiatives include restoring flooded pitches and making swimming pools more environmentally and financially sustainable. Sport England has also warned of funding cuts to organizations without robust sustainability measures in place by 2027, stating: ‘It's time we moved from informing and encouraging to enabling and requiring.’”
Premier League clubs have ‘markedly improved’ their sustainability efforts
“Premier League clubs have ‘markedly improved’ on their environmental sustainability commitment, according to a new report from Sport Positive Leagues that details all 20 teams’ current efforts.”
FIA Hosts Second Sustainable Innovation Series Event with WRC
“The FIA hosted its second Sustainable Innovation Series event – Driving Sustainable Development through Rallying – in partnership with the World Rally Championship in Porto today. Taking place ahead of the WRC Vodafone Rallye de Portugal, the event welcomed speakers from across the worlds of motor sport, culture, business, and sustainability, for a series of engaging panels and keynotes.”
Green Goals – Newcastle United’s Environmental Initiatives and Community Participation
“As Newcastle United steps up to address environmental sustainability, the club is creating waves far beyond its home at St. James’ Park. Recognising the urgent need for action in today’s environmental scenario, the club is deploying a range of initiatives aimed at minimising its ecological footprint and rallying the community to join in these efforts.”
MotoGP 2027: New Regulations for a Safer, More Sustainable, and Spectacular Sport
“The MotoGP Commission has introduced new regulations that will come into effect in 2027, which, MotoGP emphasizes, will make the sport safer, more sustainable, and even more spectacular. The new motorcycles will be more efficient, with a view towards global sustainability, and designed to create more heated competitions with even more overtaking.”
Olympic House obtains LEED Platinum certification for its operations and maintenance
“As the five-year milestone of its inauguration approaches, Olympic House – the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) – has recently achieved LEED Platinum v4.1 certification for its operations and maintenance. This certification represents the highest form of recognition within the renowned LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building programme, recognising Olympic House’s sustainability performance.”
Formula E to Use Latest Sustainable Tech to Power its Events Worldwide
“Formula E has announced a multi-year deal with Aggreko to provide the latest sustainable technology to its events globally, contributing to help the series achieve its emissions reductions target (validated by the Science Based Target initiative) of 45% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2030 from a Season 5 (2019) baseline.”
Green Sports Alliance Announces Initial Speaker Lineup for 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit Presented by AEG
“The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) announced the initial speaker lineup for the highly anticipated 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit: Faster, Further, Together presented by AEG. The Summit, which will take place on June 11, 12 and 13 at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, CA, brings together international partners, industry leaders, sustainability experts, athletes and entertainers, and organizations committed to advancing environmental and social responsibility in the sports and entertainment industries.”
BBL Locks in Biffa Deal
“The British Basketball League (BBL) has partnered with UK waste management company Biffa. The three-year deal sees Biffa become the official sustainability partner to the professional basketball league with the collaboration spanning both the BBL men’s and women’s leagues.”
Riyadh’s recyclable football fan zone a ‘world-first for sustainability’
“A football fan zone in Riyadh constructed entirely from recycled plastic pallets is a “world-first for sustainability,” its backers have said. Spearheaded by Saudi Arabian Logistics, the eco-friendly project in the capital’s Laysen Valley will provide football fans with a dynamic environment to watch Roshn Saudi League matches.”