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
Sport, climate change and acknowledging vulnerability
- IN FOCUS
- 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?
Extreme E: Driving purpose and scientific rigour into sport’s business model
- IN FOCUS
- May 7, 2020
After steering Formula E from uncertainty to growing popularity and profitability, Alejandro Agag believes motorsport’s positive impact on the planet can go up a notch with the new off-road series
Reimagining stadiums as the nucleus of smart cities
- IN FOCUS
- April 30, 2020
Once the cathedrals of modern times, some stadiums have become awkward structures in their communities. Could a focus on innovation and sustainability reinvigorate both venue and city?
Air pollution: Tackling sport’s invisible threat
- IN FOCUS
- April 23, 2020
From athlete performance, to referee calls and spectator health – poor air quality is rocking the fundamental pillars of professional sport
Leaders
Tackling climate change, social injustice and the pandemic through sports
Episode #30 – Roger McClendon, the executive director of the Green Sports Alliance, discusses what he terms ‘the three pandemics’ and how the organisation is galvanising members to counter them
Being strategic and entrepreneurial about sustainability through challenging times
Episode #29 – Jaime Nack, founder and president of Three Squares Inc, talks strategy, legacy and starting her sustainability business during a period of global uncertainty
‘Competition is a natural way to get sustainability into sport’
- LEADERS
- July 23, 2020
Marisol Casado, president of the International Triathlon Union, explains how certification and guidelines will help the sport reduce its negative environmental impact and thrive
Partners
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