Formula 1 shares the strategy for its race to Net Zero
Formula 1 is on a mission to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2030. They’re involving teams, race promoters and suppliers on their decarbonisation journey.
With the innovations coming out of F1 and their platform, they’re also in a position to accelerate the decarbonisation of the transportation industry.
Manchester City Women’s stadium gets a renewable energy upgrade
Manchester City have installed 2,878 solar panels on the roof of Joie Stadium, the home of Manchester City Women’s Football Club.
This initiative is part of a wider renewable energy project, with the club aiming to install 10,500 solar panels on its journey to net zero.
Arsenal makes history with its Net Zero goals
Arsenal Football Club has seen its Net Zero targets get approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
This announcement furthers Arsenal’s environmental sustainability leadership in the Premier League.
The New York City Marathon takes sustainability steps
The New York City Marathon has a rich history dating back to 1970, and it aims to reach Net Zero by 2040.
For the 2024 edition, it launched an innovative entry method where runners could fundraise for climate action.
Green light for green electricity at London Stadium
London Stadium has received funding from the Mayor of London’s Green Finance Fund to reduce its carbon emissions and energy costs.
As part of the project, £3.5 million will be attributed to the installation of 6,500 square metres of solar panels on the stadium’s roof.
Fourth down and climate risks for the National Football League
The NFL has been working since 1993 to reduce the environmental impact of its events, such as the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, and the NFL Draft.
More recently, Climate X has conducted a study exploring the climate changes risks and economic losses the NFL’s 30 stadiums are exposed to.
Japan Rugby signs the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
The Japan Rugby Football Union became the first national rugby union to sign the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework.
They are committed to contributing to global climate change mitigation efforts and are paving the way for other rugby nations to follow suit.
The exposure of Major League Baseball to extreme weather events
The roof of Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays, was recently destroyed by the strong winds of Hurricane Milton.
This shows how sports teams are exposed to extreme weather events and questions how they can adapt to climate change.
Vermont Green FC takes climate action on and off the pitch
Vermont Green Football Club is embedding environmental justice in all aspects of the club’s strategy.
The club believes that football can be a catalyst for environmental sustainability and social justice.
Rugby’s future stars kick plastic waste out of the game
The World Rugby U20 Championship partnered with CRDC Global to transform plastic waste from the tournament into bricks.
With this initiative, World Rugby demonstrates how circular principles can be applied to reduce the environmental impact of sports.
EF Pro Cycling is generating plant-based watts with Oatly
Oatly has become EF Pro Cycling’s Official Performance Partner, and co-title sponsor of the EF-Oatly-Cannondale women’s team.
Through this partnership, they demonstrate how plant-based nutrition and performance can go hand in hand for the world’s best athletes.
McLaren Racing is on track to meet its sustainability targets
McLaren Racing is the first motorsports team to have validated science-based net-zero targets.
With their circular Formula 1 car project, they are on a mission to drive emission reductions in their sport.
Bournemouth join the list of Premier League clubs taking climate action
AFC Bournemouth have partnered with energy supplier Utilita to install 600 solar panels at their Canford training complex.
With this initiative, the club expects to reduce its annual emissions by 30 tonnes and create cost savings of £1.5 million.
As a Premier League club, they demonstrate how sports can use partnerships to create waves of climate action.
Smooth sailing to Net Zero with the Vendée Globe
The Vendée Globe is back for its 10th edition. Leaving on the 10th of November from the Sables-d'Olonne, skippers will set sail for 45,000 kilometres of racing.
As a global sailing race, the Vendée Globe is dedicated to using its platform to raise awareness of ocean conversation and create waves of climate action.
Vermont is home to the most powerful return in tennis
Millions of tennis balls end up in landfills every year, taking hundreds of years to decompose. That's where Vermont-based RecycleBalls steps on the court.
By recycling yesterday's tennis balls into tomorrow's courts, RecycleBalls is bringing the power of the circular economy to the world of sports.
The world’s best triathletes participate in a beach clean-up
The Professional Triathletes Organisation is taking climate action and using its sport to raise awareness on environmental issues.
Ahead of the Ibiza T100 race, they organised a beach clean-up with the world's best triathletes and partner organisations such as Plastic Free Ibiza.
Munster Rugby goes for the sustainability bonus point
Munster Rugby is one of the first rugby clubs in the world to publicly commit to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
They are dedicated to using their platform to raise awareness of climate change and create waves of climate action.
Game, set, and climate action at the US Open
The 2024 US Open marked the 17th year of the United States Tennis Association's sustainability program.
As signatories to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, the US Open are committed to reducing their emissions and using their platform to drive climate action.
India’s best triathlete is in a race against climate change
Pragnya Mohan, India's highest-ever ranked triathlete, is using her platform to create positive social and environmental change.
She's raising awareness on the impact of extreme heat on athletes and wants to empower young girls in India through cycling.
The Tour de France Femmes is taking climate action
Since its reintroduction in 2022, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift strives to reduce its environmental impact.
As a symbol of low-carbon transportation, it is also working to increase the use of bicycles for mobility.