• IN FOCUS
• August 22, 2019

Bridging the education gap: How sports teams are engaging kids in science, maths and technology

A chasm is emerging between what students know and what they need to know to solve local and global issues. But a handful of professional clubs are using STEAM education to address this

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• August 19, 2019

Has sustainability given Forest Green Rovers a competitive edge on the pitch?

Key figures from within the club discuss vegan diets, unique club culture and a growing international fanbase – and how it all contributes to winning football matches

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• August 16, 2019

Green mobility and clean water in the spotlight at the World Rowing Championships

Organisers of the 2019 event are using the natural protected landscape in Linz-Ottensheim to raise awareness around a number of sustainable initiatives

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• August 12, 2019

How Östersunds FK’s Culture Academy blazed a trail for sporting success

After suffering the ignominy of relegation in 2010, Swedish football club Östersunds FK adopted an unconventional new model to turn its fortunes around. Less than a decade later, the results have been extraordinary

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• August 1, 2019

How The R&A eradicated single-use plastic water bottles from The Open 2019

The connection between golf’s oldest major and the coast made tackling marine pollution ‘a very fitting topic’. Philip Russell, the governing body’s assistant director of sustainability, explains how it was done

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• July 17, 2019

How to engage sponsors in sustainability

A number of sports organisations have identified an opportunity to deepen relationships with commercial partners through shared sustainability projects. The Sustainability Report looks at a few examples

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• July 15, 2019

Recreational substance abuse: Professional sport's hidden problem

Illicit drugs and alcohol can be a means of escape for under pressure athletes – or a crutch for those who didn’t make it professionally. But what is the key to prevention?

• IN FOCUS
• July 8, 2019

How Portland Trail Blazers challenged 1,000 fans to make more sustainable lifestyle choices

NBA franchise encourages public to change behaviours around food choices, transport, energy consumption and waste management

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• July 2, 2019

Cricket World Cup grounds at the vanguard of sustainable sports venues

While unpredictable weather disrupts the 2019 edition of the tournament in England and Wales, Lord’s, Old Trafford, Edgbaston and The Oval display their credentials

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• June 25, 2019

Planning for the ‘most sustainable’ Winter Olympics to begin after Milan and Cortina win bid

From developing green procurement guides to contributing to large-scale sustainable development projects – the newly-crowned 2026 host has a big job fulfilling ambitious bid pledges

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• June 18, 2019

Inside the new Olympic House

An emphasis on natural light and air quality places workplace wellbeing at the heart of the project’s extensive sustainability efforts

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• May 28, 2019

Winter Olympics 2026: what are the candidates’ development goals?

Both bidders for the Games will have to convince the IOC that the Games will address long-term developments goals and sustainability challenges in their cities and regions. The Sustainability Report takes a look

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• May 23, 2019

French Open tells partners to consider ‘environmental and social impact’ of their food

Having established a strong reputation for sustainability over the last 10 years, the tournament held at Roland Garros is challenging its food supply chain to be more responsible

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• May 16, 2019

Would a ban on fossil fuel sponsorship in sport be justified – or feasible?

Following Ineos’ unveiling as the main sponsor of what was formerly Team Sky, Friends of the Earth has called for a ban on fossil fuel sponsorship in sport. But is it possible?

• IN FOCUS
• April 26, 2019

The challenge of hosting a sustainable marathon

More than 50,000 competitors. A vast number of spectators. And a 26-mile playing field. Hosting a sustainable marathon is no mean feat. Will Fulford-Jones talks to the organiser of the London and Chicago races

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• April 17, 2019

Inside Asics’ strategy to achieve science-based climate targets

Sportswear giant is producing Japan’s kit for Tokyo 2020 from recycled garments and new shoe models out of bio-based materials to drastically reduce carbon emissions

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• April 10, 2019

Climate neutrality: Meet sport’s early adopters

Since the turn of the year, MLS club Seattle Sounders and Real Betis of Spain have joined Forest Green Rovers to become the first batch of professional sports clubs to pledge climate neutrality

• Editor's Pick, IN FOCUS
• April 8, 2019

How sport can achieve climate leadership through knowledge sharing

A Working Group established by 10 European NOCs is demonstrating how sports entities can effectively share knowledge to collectively address climate change and other sustainability issues

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• April 4, 2019

Pursuing peace and dialogue through sport

From Ping Pong Diplomacy to refugee support – sport has long played a part in the peace and dialogue process. The Sustainability Report explores some recent examples ahead of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

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• April 2, 2019

How OBS and IOC transformed modular broadcasting studios into refugee shelters in Uganda

When material was left over from the temporary infrastructure, it could either be recycled or reused. After talking to the UNHCR, the OBS and IOC decided to donate what was left to a Ugandan refugee camp

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• March 21, 2019

How the Special Olympics USA left an environmental and social legacy

From developing the ‘Green Team’ to helping intellectually disabled people enter the workforce, the 2018 Games set the benchmark for all aspects of sustainability

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• March 12, 2019

Building a pipeline of female sports leaders

Despite progress being made by some sports organisations, representation of women at leadership level is still low. How can the sector overcome its ‘pipeline problem’?

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• March 1, 2019

How the Ryder Cup accelerated a nationwide biodiversity project

Paris’ Natural History Museum helped Le Golf National mitigate the negative environmental impacts of hosting the tournament. Now the project is being rolled out across France

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• February 14, 2019

How sport can reduce its overall climate impact

Reducing climate impact is the second – and probably most significant aspect – of the UN’s Sport for Climate Action Framework. The Sustainability Report investigates the steps sports organisations need to take

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• February 10, 2019

The modern stadium: A hub for sustainable development

Innovative sports venues around the world are increasingly promoting economic development, human wellbeing and renewable energy

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• January 30, 2019

Professional sports teams battle poverty in their communities

Several sports teams are located in areas of economic deprivation. Some, like the Detroit Lions, are using their profile and resources to provide support and access for people below the poverty line

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• January 22, 2019

How sport can become ‘systematic’ about climate action

The first step to climate leadership, says the UNFCCC's Sport for Climate Action Framework, is to ‘undertake systematic efforts’ to promote environmental responsibility. But what does that mean?

• IN FOCUS
• December 11, 2018

COP24: Can sport become a ‘climate leading’ sector?

A number of sports organisations have committed to the UNFCCC’s Sport for Climate Action Framework, but what does the sector have to do to become a genuine climate leader?

• IN FOCUS
• November 13, 2018

To what extent does air quality impact athlete performance?

Air pollution is responsible for the deaths of 7 million people per year – quickly becoming a modern health crisis. Now the IAAF is attempting to capture some serious data to see if and how it impacts athlete performance

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• November 8, 2018

How Corpus Christi Yacht Club set the benchmark for World Sailing events

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• November 2, 2018

How cities are using sport to accelerate sustainable development

Cities are increasingly using sports events – and sport generally – to strategically improve social, environmental and economic conditions. Dakar will have the opportunity to do the same ahead of the Youth Olympic Games in 2022

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• October 15, 2018

Does professional sport have a role to play in integrating refugees?

Another refugee team with compete at the 2020 Olympic Games, but a conference in Lausanne next month will explore what more sport can do to integrate displaced individuals

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• October 2, 2018

Danish Olympic Committee hopes to ‘influence’ sport with human rights and sustainability expertise

After partnering with Amnesty International, the committee hopes to use its insight to help decision makers choose appropriate hosts for major sporting events

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• September 28, 2018

Can sport help the public understand the effects of climate change?

It has been argued that grave consequences of climate change are rarely presented to the public in a simple, emotive way. Can sport and its athletes help streamline the message?

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• September 13, 2018

German Bundesliga in focus

VfL Wolfsburg, the 2008/09 German title winner, was named as the most sustainable club in the Bundesliga. But the other clubs, the league and the German football association are slowly trying to make environmental stewardship the norm

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• September 6, 2018

French golf audits its biodiversity impact following Ryder Cup project

With 250,000 spectators descending upon Paris at the end of the month for the Ryder Cup, organisers knew they had to protect fragile neighbouring habitats. The rest of French golf may look to do the same

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• September 4, 2018

European ‘green stadium’ certification being road-tested, from Vienna to Barcelona

LEED and BREEAM certification have become synonymous with efforts to green sports venues. But a new standard developed in Central Europe is slowly gaining traction

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• August 24, 2018

What sport can learn from...the British broadcasting industry

The Sustainability Report explores how the British broadcasting sector approach sustainability

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• August 22, 2018

Sustainable procurement for sports events: Lessons from London 2012

Suppliers played a huge role as the London 2012 Olympics became one of the most sustainable Games of all time. Can other sports events adopt the same principles?

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• August 15, 2018

Sport and carbon offsetting: A complex and growing relationship

While carbon offsetting projects aren’t yet mainstream in sport, some organisations are taking the lead. But it’s not just about buying your way out of carbon emissions, The Sustainability Report finds out

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• August 7, 2018

Four steps to engage athletes in sustainable development projects

With trust in politicians and big business reaching new lows, and the increasing reach of social media, the athlete voice has never been more important when engaging the population. Three sports executives explain how to effectively involve them in you sustainable development projects

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• August 3, 2018

A new chapter for World Sailing and sustainability: Aarhus 2018 and beyond

The 2018 Sailing World Championships may not quite be ground zero for World Sailing’s Agenda 2030, but it will play a significant role in shaping future events around sustainability

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• August 1, 2018

From Atlanta to Kenya: How the MLS is using its All-Star game to accelerate sustainable development

As the MLS All-Stars play Juventus at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, communities from the venue’s foothills to the Third World will feel the effects

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• July 12, 2018

How Atlanta’s flood problem inspired the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to hit LEED Platinum

Achieving all water credits – as well as renewable energy and sustainable sourcing – contributed to the stadium’s unprecedented accreditation score. The Sustainability Report talks to Scott Jenkins and Chris DeVolder – the men at the heart of the project

• IN FOCUS
• June 25, 2018

Less carbon than London 2012? Everything you need to know about Tokyo 2020’s Sustainability Plan

Passively-designed venues, renewable energy and sustainable sourcing prioritised to make sure Olympics and Paralympics contribute to sustainable development goals

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• June 19, 2018

Wind-powered stadiums and 10 million trees: How AFL Architects is putting environmental stewardship at the heart of Turkey’s Euro 2024 bid

Manchester-based architect looking at native renewable energy sources and sustainable design as it helps the nation drive towards a successful bid

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• May 11, 2018

Sustainable legacy the goal for Cameroon’s minimalist sports complex

AECOM, the architect and engineer behind the Japoma Sport Complex, puts fan enjoyment and low maintenance ahead of technology and hospitality

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• May 4, 2018

Glue-laminated timber put forward as future of sustainable venues

Italian studio Bear Stadiums presents concept as cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to cement

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• April 30, 2018

NHL’s five-year sustainability blueprint

Smart energy systems, rainwater collecting restrooms and ozone-safe refrigerants are all part of the wide-ranging strategy

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• April 30, 2018

Inside the 'most sustainable sports venue in the world'

AECOM’s Alastair Macgregor tells SSJ using sustainability as a driver for fan experience helped the Golden 1 Center become the first LEED Platinum sports venue

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• April 30, 2018

London, New York and LA discuss marathon sustainability plans

Representatives from three of the world’s largest marathons discuss the challenges with keeping the events environmentally sustainable - and how they plan to mitigate impacts in the future.

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• April 30, 2018

MLB observes as students guide Salt River Fields towards zero waste

When Salt River Fields opened in 2011 it set the standard for modern baseball facilities. Seven years later, the LEED Gold venue is being made even more sustainable – and the results will be reviewed by Major League Baseball