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- February 13, 2020
Sir Russell Coutts: I want SailGP to be carbon neutral before 2025

The co-founder and chief executive of the fledgling sailing series on “aggressive” climate targets and the commercial advantage of being a sustainable company
- LEADERS
- January 16, 2020
“We’re not here to educate fans – we make sustainability fun”

Philadelphia Eagles director of fan engagement, Norman Vossschulte, explains how sustainability has played a key role in cementing relationships with fans and sponsors
- LEADERS
- December 3, 2019
Football, coalitions and the SDGs: Danone’s approach to sustainability

Projects like the Danone Nations Cup and ‘one person, one voice, one share’ employee engagement initiative helps the food and beverage company put sustainable development at the heart of its strategy
- LEADERS
- November 27, 2019
Juventus: The modern superclub taking a ‘business-like’ approach to sustainability

After rebuilding its reputation following the ‘Calciopoli’ saga, the iconic Italian football team has made the UN Sustainable Development Goals a key part of its off-pitch activities
- LEADERS
- September 30, 2019
Christiana Figueres: “It’s not in the interest of the Olympics for climate change to reach the extremes being forecast”

The former UNFCCC executive secretary warns that the Olympic Games face an uncertain future
- LEADERS
- September 2, 2019
Seb Coe: “Young people ask a fundamental question: ‘Do you look like the world I live in?’”

IAAF president explains why air quality and gender parity are at the top of the agenda for the athletics federation as it rebuilds its reputation
- LEADERS
- August 5, 2019
Educational institutions look to MLB greening programme to create content for students

Paul Hanlon, the league’s senior director of ballpark operations and sustainability, tells The Sustainability Report about partnerships with Discovery Education and a tranche of universities
- LEADERS
- July 1, 2019
“We don’t use the word sport – we talk about creating a healthier, sustainable life”

Ikea’s creative leader James Futcher discusses the company’s partnership with World Surf League – and creating sustainable products using surfers’ lifestyles as a guide
- LEADERS
- June 20, 2019
“Our sustainability strategy is also about financial sustainability”

Stockholm/Åre 2026’s head of sustainability, Johan Strid, discusses the bid’s private funding model, green innovation and cementing Sweden’s status as a sustainability leader
- LEADERS
- June 3, 2019
Science-based targets and renewable energy: Inside AEG’s ambitious carbon reduction strategy

With more than 150 venues and 22,000 live events, reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 will be some achievement for AEG. John Marler talks about taking on the challenge
- LEADERS
- May 20, 2019
Chris Mazdzer, the IOC’s first sustainability ambassador

The first man to win an Olympic medal for the US in luge on using his growing platform to influence fans and the sport he loves to become more serious about climate change
- LEADERS
- May 15, 2019
Profile: Honey Thaljieh, FIFA executive and women's football pioneer

After growing up in occupied Palestine and co-founding its first-ever women’s football team, FIFA’s corporate communications manager is determined to make the beautiful game a fairer and more diverse place
- LEADERS
- April 30, 2019
Omar Mitchell, NHL: “We want to ensure that hockey is around for future generations”

Ozone-depleting refrigerants used by ice hockey rinks are being phased out. NHL Green is helping community venues find alternatives to help fight the global warming threatening the sport's existence
- LEADERS
- April 23, 2019
Sport Ecology Group preparing to ‘spearhead’ sustainability movement

Meet the newly-established collective of ‘academic rockstars’ planning to help sports industry practitioners make evidence-based decisions through curated research
- LEADERS
- March 25, 2019
Doing things differently: The FC Nordsjælland story

As the football industry faces questions regarding its sustainability, one club in Denmark believes there is a different way of doing things. FC Nordsjælland CEO Søren Kristensen tells The Sustainability Report about a unique model guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- LEADERS
- March 6, 2019
Profile: Inger Andersen, UN Environment

The IUCN director general will join the UN organisation later this year. Where will sport fit into her plans?
- Editor's Pick, LEADERS
- February 19, 2019
Federico Addiechi, FIFA: “We’re a sports federation contributing to labour law reform”

The world football governing body’s head of sustainability and diversity talks Qatar 2022, modular stadiums and finding “leverage” with suppliers
- LEADERS
- February 8, 2019
Profile: Dr Allen Hershkowitz, professional sport’s first environmental science advisor

The co-founder of SandSI has been working with the New York Yankees for a decade – but in formalising his position, the team wants to send a message to the rest of the sports industry
- LEADERS
- January 16, 2019
Profile: Roger McClendon, the new executive director of the Green Sports Alliance

Yum! Brands’ first-ever chief sustainability officer takes centre stage in the US’s growing green sports movement. How will the strategic executive approach his new role?
- LEADERS
- January 10, 2019
“We now ask cities what the Olympic Games can do for them, not what they can do for the Olympic Games”

From positioning the Olympic Games as an opportunity to invest in sustainable development, to educating the Olympic Movement, it’s been a busy year for the IOC sustainability team. Marie Sallois and Michelle Lemaitre talk to The Sustainability Report
- LEADERS
- December 17, 2018
Profile: Mary Harvey, the first CEO of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights

The former US national goalkeeper, who formulated the human rights strategy for the United 2026 bid, becomes the centre’s inaugural chief executive
- LEADERS
- December 3, 2018
Formula E’s Julia Pallé on achieving and building on ISO 20121

The fifth season of the electric car racing series returns later this month. And with new locations, cars and teams there’s a challenge to build on its ISO 20121 recognition
- LEADERS
- November 20, 2018
Profile: Anders Jacobson, the man trying to rid sport of plastic bottles
- LEADERS
- November 6, 2018
Viacheslav Fetisov: “No one will benefit from climate change – everyone will suffer”

After carving out one of the greatest-ever careers in professional ice hockey, Viacheslav Fetisov is ready to take on his biggest challenge – helping to save the world from climate change. He talks to SSJ
- LEADERS
- October 8, 2018
Dow ‘accelerating the adoption’ of sustainable technologies through Olympic association

With the IPCC calling for drastic societal change to prevent catastrophic global warming, Dow’s Nicoletta Piccolrovazzi explains how her organisation and the IOC are mobilising the business world and Olympic Movement
- LEADERS
- September 26, 2018
‘Environmental stewardship can aid performance,’ says Volvo Ocean Race’s most sustainable team

Vestas 11th Hour Racing revealed the extent to which environmental responsibility influences its operations in a comprehensive report. Sustainability manager Damian Foxall talks to The Sustainability Report
- LEADERS
- September 17, 2018
Patrick Gasser, UEFA: “I’ve been asked what climate has to do with football and I say ‘everything’”

After encouraging fans to offset their own carbon footprint at Euro 2016, UEFA will pick up the whole tab for the 2020 tournament. The governing body’s head of social responsibility talks to The Sustainability Report
- LEADERS
- August 13, 2018
The England hockey player who volunteered to green the World Cup

When Joie Leigh suggested that sustainability should be at the heart of the 2018 women’s showpiece, she walked out with the chance to shape the strategy
- LEADERS
- July 9, 2018
Big interview: Jeremy Pochman, 11th Hour Racing

Eight years ago Jeremy Pochman co-founded 11th Hour Racing. It has since become the catalyst for hugely important sustainability initiatives in sailing – and Volvo’s commitment to rid itself of plastic
- LEADERS
- June 4, 2018
Big interview: Michael Pedersen, M INC. > change the game

The bond between fans and athletes is a sacred one, so how can sport use that relationship to mobilise the masses to fight climate change? Pedersen and his partner Tapio Kanninen may have the answer
- LEADERS
- May 25, 2018
Big interview: Brendan Owens, US Green Buildings Council

Is there a return on investment for LEED certification? If so, what is it? Matthew Campelli speaks to the USGBC senior vice president to find out
- LEADERS
- May 17, 2018
Big interview: Shelley Villalobos and Kevin Phelan, Council for Responsible Sport

The Council duo explain why certification is important if you care about sustainability, and how to achieve it even if your sporting event is small and low on resources
- LEADERS
- April 30, 2018
Big interview: Catherine Kummer, NASCAR Green

“If we can take 1% of our 80 million fans and change their behaviour, that’s impactful”
- LEADERS
- April 30, 2018
Q&A: Luke Reissman, PGA of America

Golf’s future relies on sustainability initiatives, says Reissman

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Omar Mitchell, NHL: “We want to ensure that hockey is around for future generations”
- LEADERS
- April 30, 2019
Ozone-depleting refrigerants used by ice hockey rinks are being phased out. NHL Green is helping community venues find alternatives to help fight the global warming threatening the sport’s existence

By Matthew Campelli
Sport Ecology Group preparing to ‘spearhead’ sustainability movement
- LEADERS
- April 23, 2019
Meet the newly-established collective of ‘academic rockstars’ planning to help sports industry practitioners make evidence-based decisions through curated research

By Matthew Campelli
Doing things differently: The FC Nordsjælland story
- LEADERS
- March 25, 2019
As the football industry faces questions regarding its sustainability, one club in Denmark believes there is a different way of doing things. FC Nordsjælland CEO Søren Kristensen tells The Sustainability Report about a unique model guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals

By Sam Price

Profile: Inger Andersen, UN Environment
- LEADERS
- March 6, 2019
The IUCN director general will join the UN organisation later this year. Where will sport fit into her plans?

By Matthew Campelli
Federico Addiechi, FIFA: “We’re a sports federation contributing to labour law reform”
- Editor's Pick, LEADERS
- February 19, 2019
The world football governing body’s head of sustainability and diversity talks Qatar 2022, modular stadiums and finding “leverage” with suppliers

By Matthew Campelli
Profile: Dr Allen Hershkowitz, professional sport’s first environmental science advisor
- LEADERS
- February 8, 2019
The co-founder of SandSI has been working with the New York Yankees for a decade – but in formalising his position, the team wants to send a message to the rest of the sports industry

By Matthew Campelli

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- LEADERS
- March 25, 2019
“We now ask cities what the Olympic Games can do for them, not what they can do for the Olympic Games”
- LEADERS
- January 10, 2019
Federico Addiechi, FIFA: “We’re a sports federation contributing to labour law reform”
- Editor's Pick, LEADERS
- February 19, 2019
Seb Coe: “Young people ask a fundamental question: ‘Do you look like the world I live in?’”
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- September 2, 2019

Doing things differently: The FC Nordsjælland story
- LEADERS
- March 25, 2019
Federico Addiechi, FIFA: “We’re a sports federation contributing to labour law reform”
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- February 19, 2019
Sir Russell Coutts: I want SailGP to be carbon neutral before 2025
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- February 13, 2020
Educational institutions look to MLB greening programme to create content for students
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- August 5, 2019

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