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Will ‘chief innovation officer’ become sport’s most important role?0
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- July 9, 2020
Although not yet mainstream, the position has the potential to emerge as the industry’s most influential, with responsibility stretching from technology adoption and fan engagement to revenue generation and sustainability
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Climate Pledge Arena signals a game-changing statement of intent 0
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- July 2, 2020
Amazon, NHL Seattle and Oak View Group surprised the sports world with the landmark naming rights deal – now they’re preparing to walk the talk
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Diverse leadership in sport: The barriers, the solutions, the business case 0
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- June 18, 2020
The death of George Floyd has pressured many organisations to examine their record on diversity and inclusion. Sport is having its own introspection – but will it change its approach?
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World champions – and sustainability champions?0
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- June 4, 2020
Two years after the national team tasted victory at the FIFA World Cup, a number of leading actors are aiming to position professional and amateur football as a catalyst for France’s low-carbon transition
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Can sport’s response to Covid-19 accelerate a shift towards ‘healthy venues’?1
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- May 28, 2020
As a collective of sports properties and the IWBI develop a safety rating in response to Covid-19, there’s hope the pandemic will be the catalyst for more sports facilities putting health and wellbeing first
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Sport, climate change and acknowledging vulnerability 1
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- May 21, 2020
Evidence is building that emphatically demonstrates how teams, leagues and federations are being impacted by extreme weather – but can sports organisations take steps to reduce their vulnerability to the elements?
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