Viewpoint
How partnerships between sport and science can accelerate a low-carbon future
The mass-market appeal of sport can drive partnerships focused on low-carbon technology, sustainable innovation and societal good
Lewis Hamilton, Héctor Bellerín and the changing face of athlete impact investing?
- VIEWPOINT
- September 10, 2020
Athletes investing in companies having a social and environmental impact is nothing new, but two sports entities with similar values have attracted a couple of high-profile backers
In Focus
Can design thinking make sport a better product?
- IN FOCUS
- September 17, 2020
From sport for development to administration and fan engagement, researcher Greg Joachim is trying to discover how empathy and visualisation can improve the sports we love for the people involved – and not involved – in them
The football executive’s guide to sustainability strategy
- IN FOCUS
- September 3, 2020
The Sustainability Report publishes our first white paper in collaboration with Touchline to explore the elements of a good sustainability strategy for football clubs, leagues and tournaments
An immersive world of football, culture and social impact
- IN FOCUS
- August 27, 2020
Oakland Roots Sports Club may be just over one year old, but its unique take on sport’s business model has already captured the imagination. We talk with co-founders Edreece Arghandiwal and Mike Geddes
‘The planet is the only shareholder we answer to’
- IN FOCUS
- August 20, 2020
Richard Brisius and Anne-Cécile Turner explain how a local feel, a tweak to the rules and innovation workshops will help the new-look Ocean Race become even more sustainable
Leaders
Solving sport’s wicked problems with design thinking
Episode #36 – Afridun Amu, Afghanistan’s first international surfer and design thinking coach, explains how empathy and creativity can help find solutions to complex, pressing issues
Launching a sport and sustainability start-up
Episode #35 – Vanessa Nord explains why she’s launched a new venture focused on environmental sustainability and sport, and how her work has led to collaborations with FC Bayern and the German Boxing Association
Promoting sustainability and innovation through a major sporting event
Episode #34 – Jon Dutton, chief executive of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, discusses the tournament’s sustainability charter and innovation initiative
Partners
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