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Sustainability in Sports: Building a Greener Future In the modern era, sustainability has become a crucial consideration in various sectors, including sports. The construction and operation of sports infrastructure significantly impact the environment, and adopting sustainable practices is essential for minimizing this impact. By integrating eco-friendly approaches, we can build a greener future for sports that benefits both the environment and the community. Check out the full blog here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxtw9Kv7 #gallantsports #sportsarena #sustainibility

Our action plan summarises the key actions Sport England will take to deliver its environmental sustainability strategy, Every Move 🗒️ But it also outlines ideas on how sports clubs and organisations, as well as individuals, can make a change 👇 #WorldEnvironmentDay | #EveryMove

A Very Well Explained Action Plan for the Environment 🌍 This video is all about how and what actions we can take to protect our environment. It's now our time to take action for the planet! Let's make a difference together #actnow #climatechange #actionplan

Read the Sports for Nature Report that is an outcome of our Sports for Nature Challenge 2023! Thanks to Redtorch Sports4Nature ThinkSport and Sails of Change for their support 🌿 #Sports4Nature #sustainablesport #mountainsmatter #sustainability

Read our open-access research article on the Olympic Games sustainability 🔓 Olympians’ perspectives of environmental sustainability within the Olympic games. A preview of this article is provided below. “Olympians’ understanding of the importance of environmental sustainability can be clearly evidenced through this study, offering us some initial insights into these key stakeholders’ views of not only the Olympics, but sport in general, regarding environmental sustainability.” #2024Olympics #olympics #environment #sustainability https://lnkd.in/eF9sbkNc

Play Green, Live Green with Aspect Sports.⚽🌳 On this Environment Day, let’s start making small changes to protect our green turfs, our sports grounds and most importantly, our planet. Join us in promoting sustainability and making a move towards a green future. 💚 #AspectSports #EnvironmentDay #Sustainability #AspiringAthletes #WorldEnvironmentDay #ProtectEnvironment #SportsIndustry #SportsManagement

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it's a critical mission for the sports industry, especially in the context of event management. From reducing carbon footprints to implementing #zerowaste policies, the commitment to eco-friendly practices is reshaping how events are planned, executed, and experienced. It's a movement towards a more sustainable world, one event at a time. While the list doesn't feature a direct match for this topic, #Adidas with their commitment to sustainability, especially through initiatives like their Parley for the Oceans partnership, serves as a beacon for eco-conscious practices in sports manufacturing and marketing. Adding to this, companies like #Greenfly help amplify these sustainable messages, enabling organizations to share their green initiatives widely. These efforts highlight the sports industry's role in championing environmental stewardship, setting a precedent for future events. Drive sustainability in sports events with #VideoAI by AnyClip. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2QsaZ7T #SportsPro #GreenEvents #SustainableSports

Sustainability in sports, especially in sports events, has historically been overlooked, with the primary focus on the excitement of the games and the economic considerations of hosting such events. Nevertheless, in recent years, there has been a significant shift in awareness and acknowledgment of the environmental and social impacts associated with sporting events. While there may have been a historical oversight, the current trend indicates a strong commitment to integrating sustainability into the sports industry. Major sporting events, such as the International Olympic Committee – IOC and FIFA World Cup, now have specific sustainability goals and initiatives, showcasing heightened awareness of the need for responsible practices. As the Farmers Insurance Open (Century Club of San Diego) takes place this week, Climate Executive Coaching would like to highlight Sustainable.Golf by GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, an international non-profit entirely dedicated to accelerating sustainability in and through golf. Sustainable.Golf is a community of sustainable golf leaders uniting with collective actions to bring strong commitments, actions, and results. They collaborate with project teams to develop and renovate golf courses, integrating sustainable elements that make positive impacts worldwide. They also work to support and recognize golf courses and tournaments that make efforts to bring sustainability into greater focus. 🌱 According to Sustainable.Golf, here are 5 changes golf tournaments can make to drive change in the near future 💡 : 1️⃣ Become more self-sufficient in cleaner energy, with more efficient heating and cooling systems and greater electrification, using fewer petrol and diesel-powered equipment. 2️⃣ Phase out bulk materials heavy in embodied carbon, such as virgin sands, aggregates, and soils, and synthetic fertilizers, replacing them with second-generation, recycled versions and variations. 3️⃣ Power tournaments through combinations of onsite renewables and much wider electrification, incorporating green hydrogen and other scaling innovations. 4️⃣ Place greater emphasis on accessibility, particularly around rail and other public transportation, and scale up incentives and provisions for electric vehicles. 5️⃣ Require organizations, such as golf associations, to have climate transition strategies and net-zero roadmaps, encompassing not only their own operations but also policies and programs that support change across their memberships and events. Check out Sustainable.Golf at https://sustainable.golf/ for the latest news on sustainability in golf and join the conversation! 🤝 #ForSustainableGolf #sustainabilityleadership

With the Olympics just around the corner, it is important to recognise that sports organisations have a solid sustainability strategy in place.🏅 Our blog covers the top 5 tips for developing an effective, impactful sports sustainability plan, from prioritising your focus areas to communicating it internally and externally. Click below to read the full piece: https://ow.ly/nbjr50SIVbU #Sustainability #Olympics

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆? Either way, the Olympic Information Center (OIC) has got you covered! 🏅   If you want to make a difference but don’t know where to start, the 𝗢𝗜𝗖’𝘀 “𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀” 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 are for you. In the attached document, you’ll find tips and ideas to help you live a planet-friendly, healthier life at home, in your local area, or when you’re on holiday and enjoying sport.   The International Olympic Committee (IOC), believes that sport can help make a better world. The qualities that lead to success in sport - 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗼 and this “Sustainability Essentials” guide aims to inspire sports fans, athletes, and others to get involved in protecting our planet. Plus, this guide also aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), showing how your actions can contribute to a more sustainable future.   Whether you're new to this or seeking to enhance your current efforts, these guidelines offer 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 to help you and your teams develop effective sustainability programs.   Let's champion a greener future for sports together! 🌍💪   #SustainabilityInSport #SustainableDevelopment #OICGuidelines #GreenSports #SustainabilityEssentials #EcoFriendly #SportsLeadership #TheFrenchUmpire