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Data, innovation and looking ahead to 2024
Episode 96 – Kristen Fulmer and Damian Foxall reflect on their 2023 achievements and look ahead to the next 12 months
No COPping out for sport
Episode 95 – Kathy Gibbs, Fiona Morgan and Russell Seymour talk COP28, environmental strategies, regulation and growing athlete awareness
How football clubs can support the people’s climate transition
Episode #94 – The team behind the Football and Climate Justice Report discuss climate just, community wealth-building and football clubs as anchor institutions
Tough questions and creative solutions
Episode #93 – In the aftermath of the Sport Positive Summit 2023, Kate Chapman, Sara Kassam and Rikke Rønholt Albertsen unpick some of the key talking points
Driving progress through thoughtful discourse
Episode #92 – Claire Poole and Jessica Murfree look ahead to the key talking points of the Sport Positive Summit, including climate justice, language and net zero
Sport’s evolving approach to climate action
Episode #91 – Nicola Barr and Alice Ashpitel explore some of the latest approaches and technology sport is using to reduce its impact on climate change
Evolution, disruption and leadership
Episode #90 – Maddy Orr, Bob Ramsak and Sheila Nguyen reflect on the Athletics World Championship, Women’s World Cup and the evolving role of sustainability professionals in sport
Embedding ESG principles in African sport
Episode #89 – Rachel A. Aron and Tristan Niesslein discuss the launch and objectives of Sustainable Sport Africa
Mobilising football fans on climate change
Episode #88 – Jenny Amann and Mark Doidge explain how football clubs can effectively motivate their supporters to get in board with climate initiatives through well-thought-out communications
Building capacity for sustainability within a Premier League football club
Episode #87 – Thom Rawson explains how clear communication and giving employees agency helped Wolverhampton Wanderers develop its first sustainability strategy
How purpose is transforming transactional sports partnerships into deeper, strategic relationships
Episode #86 – Mya Doelling and Julie Duffus explain how and why the IOC is mapping its sustainability goals with its partners’ to amplify positive impact
Creating a biodiversity strategy for a motorsport track
Episode #85 – Lorenzo Sacchetti, Matilde Montagna, Rikke Albertsen and Michella Skov discuss their plan to cultivate nature at a Danish motorsport venue
Bringing sport closer to nature through vulnerability and science
Episode #84 – Rebecca Olive discusses the connection between surfers and the environment, while Stefan Raimund lifts the lid on The Ocean Race’s expanded science programme
Can sport shine a light on climate injustice?
Episode #82 – Jessica Murfree and Sean McCabe explain the concept of climate justice and how sport can facilitate it
Working with similar organisations to achieve sustainability goals
Episode #81 – Jana Janotova, Igor Kovac and Karoliina Ketola explain how their National Olympic Committees worked together to produce respective sustainability strategies
Organising a climate neutral World Championships
Episode #80 – Daniel Kasser, Kai Rassmus Landwehr and Tero Kalsta reveal how floorball’s biggest event will be climate-friendly while promoting sustainable behaviours to fans
How to be a sustainable champion
Episode #79 – Julie Duffus, senior sustainability manager at the IOC, explains how its new guide offers athletes inspiration and practical guidance for planet-friendly lifestyles
How sport is accelerating circular innovation for carbon fibre
Episode #78 – Dan Reading, Bill Severa and Lourens Blok discuss sport’s role in the Carbon Fibre Circular Alliance
Crafting your voice as an athlete climate activist
Episode #77 – Evan Dunfee and Jules Bernotte discuss their contrasting approaches to climate activism, and how they balance that part of their life with elite sport
Targeting gender parity in sailing
Episode #76 – Anne-Cécile Turner, Dee Caffari and Jonquil Hackenberg set out The Ocean Race’s plan to have 50% female athletes competing by 2030
Mega events vs sustainable impact (Part 2)
Episode #75 – Cyril Abiteboul, Fatma Al Nuaimi, Georgina Grenon, Nathalie Bellon-Szabo and Ibrahima Wade explain how big sports events can be compatible with sustainability
Mega events vs sustainable impact
Episode #74 – Karina Mukanova explores the compatibility of sustainability at big sports events and discusses her role as a Young Sports Maker at the upcoming Global Sports Week in Paris
Creating sustainability campaigns that resonate with fans
Episode #73 – Galen Trail and Brian McCullough explain how a considered approach to segmentation, messaging and evaluation can help sports teams engage fans on sustainability
Merging climate justice, football culture and distinctive design
Episode #72 – Matthew Wolff and Keil Corey, the founders of fledgling football club Vermont Green FC, explain how they built the club’s identity around tackling the climate crisis
Closing the gap between sustainability objectives and concrete action
Episode #71 – Rikke Rønholt Albertsen explores why organisations struggle to get to grips with sustainability, and how sport can align closer to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Building a football club identity around sustainability
Episode #70 – Elif Aslı Koç and Rocio Ruiz Berdejo explain how a partnership between their clubs, İstanbul Başakşehir and Real Betis, demonstrates how clubs can come together around the environment
How sustainability can help smaller football clubs differentiate
Episode #69 – Benedicte Halvorsen, Chris Staudt and Raphaële Moeremans explain how their clubs are benefitting from a strategic approach to sustainable development
Extreme E on embracing inconvenience to save the planet
Episode #68 – Julia Fry, Kester Wilkinson and Dr. Matthew Bell explain how the electric off-road series pushed sustainability boundaries by answering “uncomfortable questions”
Can sport push for growth and be environmentally responsible?
Episode #67 – Dr. Madeleine Orr and Dr. Walker J. Ross explore the uneasy dynamic within sport; its desire to grow while needing to reduce its environmental impact
Which motorsport championships are the most sustainable?
Episode #66 – Cristiana Pace and Paolo Taticchi explore the social and environmental credentials of the world’s most famous races on two and four wheels
Encouraging climate dialogue through poetry, games and sport
Episode #65 – Climate scientist and poet, Sam Illingworth, explains how popular mediums can break down communication barriers between scientists and non-scientists
Inside World Rugby’s 2030 Environmental Plan
Episode #64 – Alan Gilpin, the federation’s chief executive, talks mindset shifts, stakeholder collaboration and reducing climate impact without offsets
Nudging fans towards more sustainable behaviours
Episode #63 – Behavioural economist Christina Gravert explains the concept of ‘nudging’, and explores how it can be used to guide people towards optimal decision making
Benchmarking sustainability in sport through indexes
Episode #62 – Cristiana Pace and Tim Trefzer explain how sustainability indexes can shine a light on the environmental and social improvement sport can make
Assessing sport’s climate movement ahead of COP26
Episode #61 – Lew Blaustein, founder of Green Sports Blog and EcoAthletes, sits down with Matthew Campelli to examine sport’s evolving role in the climate conversation
Can sustainability lead to a competitive advantage?
Episode #60 – Ioannis Ioannou, Fiona Morgan and Sir Russell Coutts discuss whether sustainability leadership can create differentiation for organisations
Turning athlete voice into athlete action
Episode #59 – GB rower Melissa Wilson and professional footballer Morten Thorsby explain how sportspeople can become genuine climate action advocates
Preparing sport for the ‘Game Changing’ plant-based revolution
Episode #58 – The Game Changers documentary maker James Wilks and Roger McClendon of the Green Sports Alliance explain how plant-based diets can improve athlete performance, create opportunities for teams, and protect the planet
Safeguarding community sports facilities from climate change impacts
Episode #57 – Dr. Sheila Nguyen of the Sports Environment Alliance and Kirsty Reidy of Sport and Recreation Victoria discuss guidelines they’ve developed to assist venue managers and volunteers with climate mitigation, adaptation and communication
How sustainability data can drive sports business objectives
Episode #56 – Kristen Fulmer of Recipric, Zoomph’s Nick Cronin and Chris Pyke of Arc Skoru explain how environmental insights can assist fan engagement, brand partnerships and venue management
A ‘Premier’ response to climate change
Episode #55 – Tony Stevens and Tim Greenwell of Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton FC discuss their strategies to become more sustainable organisations, alongside Sport Positive founder Claire Poole
High octane, low carbon
Episode #54 – Daniel Bailey, chief executive of Veloce Racing, and Sylvain Filippi of Envision Virgin Racing discuss motorsport’s sustainable future
Rethinking sports events in the era of climate change and Covid
Episode #53 – Global Sports Week’s Lucien Boyer, Lucie Lapierre of EGG Sports, and Atos’ Paul Moore discuss the opportunities presented to the live events industry through the pandemic restrictions
Becoming a more purposeful sports leader
Episode #52 – Licia Rester and Kirk Souder, authors of The Soul Purpose Method, explain how those working in the sports industry can transform their professional lives through intention, liberation and co-creation
Creating a safe and sustainable sports industry for the future
Episode #51 – Young Sports Maker Mathieu Muller discusses anti-doping and encouraging sport to become more conscious of environmental protection
How to find your voice as a young sports professional
Episode #50 – Melissa Zhang, the communications manager of USA Team Handball and Global Sports Week Young Sports Maker, on leveraging her position in sport to advocate for social and gender equity
Blending sport with culture and education
Episode #49 – IOC Young Leader and Global Sports Week Young Sports Maker, Paulina Fritz, discusses her vision of educating children about sustainable development through sports activities
A journey into sport and social entrepreneurship
Episode #48 – Kimberly Fernandez, a Global Sports Week Young Sports Maker, explains how and why she established a Mumbai-based start-up that gives children and women more opportunities in sport
Making sustainability a core business objective in sport
Episode #47 – Sports For Future founder Stefan Wagner discusses Germany’s climate and sport movement, and how he has helped TSG Hoffenheim build its strategy around sustainable development
How World Sailing is accelerating sustainable innovation in the marine industry
Episode #46 – Dan Reading, the federation’s head of sustainability, explains how decisions made by sports organisations can have a wider positive impact within industries
Prioritising sustainability with limited resources
Episode #45 – Michal Buchel, chief executive of the International Sambo Federation, explains how his organisation is helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through perseverance and a creative mindset
Planning sports events and venues while protecting nature
Episode #44 – Giulia Carbone, deputy director of the IUCN's business and biodiversity programme, discusses the opportunities sports organisations can leverage by considering the natural environment
Creating a culture of holistic sustainability in sport
Episode #43 – Lindsay Arell explains how she helped the Philadelphia Eagles and other sports properties look at sustainability beyond just the environmental perspective
Keeping sports events sustainable in the aftermath of the pandemic
Episode #42 – Sustainable events pioneer Meegan Jones discusses recently-published guidelines that encourage event hosts to keep away from single-use products despite concerns related to Covid-19
Creating a sustainability vision for snowsport
Episode #41 – Riikka Rakic, the snowsport and sustainability expert, explains how she helped the International Biathlon Union craft its 10-year sustainability vision
How to measure sustainability data and report it
Episode #40 – Julie Duffus of the IOC, Omar Mitchell of the NHL, and the GEO Foundation’s Jonathan Smith explain the what, how and why of measuring and reporting environmental impact at the Sport Positive Summit
Bringing the sports industry together around climate action
Episode #39 – Claire Poole, the founder of the Sport Positive Summit, reflects on the event’s inaugural edition, and explains why sport’s collective response to climate change is more important than ever
Gamifying and simplifying sustainability for small sports events
Episode #38 – Oluseyi Smith, the former Olympic athlete, discusses his IOC Young Leaders project in which he is supporting grassroots athletic events with their waste and carbon reduction processes
Can sport be a genuine driver of sustainable innovation?
Episode #37 – Futurist and academic, Professor Andy Miah, discusses sport’s relationship with emerging technologies that have the potential to make it stronger economically and environmentally
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
What sport can learn from commercial real estate
Episode #33 – Kristen Fulmer, the founder of sustainability agency Recipric, explains why commercial real estate properties are further ahead than sport when it comes to sustainability and wellness – and what sport can do about it
Preparing athletes for a life after sport
Episode #32 – Danielle Berman, founder of Tackle What’s Next, explains how sportspeople can be better assisted as they transition away from the field
The importance of being purposeful
Episode #31 – Neill Duffy, founder of sports impact agency 17 Sport, explains that sport must ‘do good to do well’ in the post-Covid era
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
Developing a well-thought-out sustainability strategy for sport
Episode #28 – Susie Tomson explains why sports organisations and events need to formulate a strong sustainability strategy, and how they can bring that vision to life
Inside Formula 1’s plan to become net zero carbon
Episode #27 – Yath Gangakumaran, F1’s director of strategy, explains the motorsport’s ambition to leverage its reputation for innovation to become a sustainability leader
The sports federation building an air quality research hub
Episode #26 – Paolo Emilio Adami explains how World Athletics has sharpened its focus on air quality data and research as a means of protecting athlete health and performance in the future
Leveraging sport and science to engage the masses in climate action
Episode #25 – Julia Pallé, senior sustainability consultant for Extreme E, explains why the conception of the competition’s Scientific Committee is crucial to its success
Inside the NFL team nurturing the workforce of tomorrow
Episode #24 – Jesse Lovejoy, the director of the San Francisco 49ers EDU programme, explains how STEAM education is helping underserved kids approach global challenges through the prism of sport
Navigating away from the win-at-all-costs mentality
Episode #23 – 11th Hour Racing Team sustainability manager, Damian Foxall, explains that while the team is intent on winning the 2021/22 Ocean Race, sustainable innovation and ocean stewardship remain a core focus
Why your sponsorship team needs a sustainability executive
Episode #22 – Terry Cecil, the president and chief executive of the International Sponsor Council, explains the growing importance of sustainability expertise in sponsorship
The evolution of cause sponsorship in sport
Episode #21 – Sport sponsorship expert Kevin Bartram explains why partnerships are set to get more purposeful, and how he built PG&E’s sponsorship of the San Francisco Giants around sustainability
Authenticity: an essential component for sport sponsorship
Episode #20 – T. Bettina Cornwell explains how sports organisations can seek out partners with similar values, and why the wrong fit – no matter how commercially lucrative – can be disastrous for brand image
Building engaging sponsorship activations around purpose
Episode #19 – Author of 3-Win Sponsorship, John Balkam, discusses the future of sport sponsorship, and details his five-point framework for impactful campaigns built on purpose
The environmental and economic impact of mass-participation events
Episode #18 – Cardiff University lecturer, Dr Andrea Collins, explains how her research helped the Cardiff Half Marathon reduce its negative environmental footprint
Reframing sustainability to get non-environmentalist fans on-side
Episode #17 – Some supporters may be sceptical of a team’s environmental initiatives, but there are ways to persevere without alienating your fanbase, says Tim Kellison
Managing your sport organisation’s vulnerability to climate change
Episode #16 – Leagues, teams and federations may not be in a position to halt or slow down climate issues, but they can prepare themselves to mitigate negative impacts by using the right strategies, says Madeleine Orr
How to build deeper fan relationships through sustainability
Episode #15 – Sports fans may not be more environmentally aware than non-sports fans, but teams can still engage them through well thought out sustainability initiatives, says Brian McCullough
PODCAST: Former GB hockey player Joie Leigh on transitioning from sport to a sustainability career
Episode #14 – The member Team GB's gold medal winning Rio 2016 squad charts her journey from player to sustainability professional, and explains how the athlete mindset is crucial to her new role
PODCAST: Footballer Katie Rood on the environmental and athletic benefits of going vegan
Episode #13 – The Lewes FC and New Zealand ace discusses the physical and mental benefits of a plant-based diet, and being inspired by Olympic champion Etienne Stott
PODCAST: Reece Pacheco on World Surf League’s environmental leadership
Episode #12 – The organisation’s SVP of ocean responsibility discusses setting clear sustainability targets, and making projects engaging for partners, fans and athletes
PODCAST: Forming partnerships to address climate change, with the IOC, Dow and EDF
Episode #11 – Julie Duffus of the IOC, Nicoletta Piccolrovazzi of Dow, and EDF’s Carine de Boissezon discuss their experiences working together to find solutions to the climate crisis through sport
PODCAST: Green sports pioneer Scott Jenkins on engaging fans through sustainable innovation
Episode #10 – The general manager of Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium – regarded as the most sustainable in the US – discusses how sports venues can influence the behaviour of fans and sponsors
PODCAST: Forest Green Rovers' Dale Vince on creating the most sustainable sports club in the world
Episode #9 – The renewable energy entrepreneur and club chairman talks about his journey transforming a struggling football club into a brand synonymous with environmental stewardship
PODCAST: Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus on growing social businesses through sport
Episode #8 – The father of social business, alongside Yunus Sports Hub co-founder Yoan Noguier, explains how major sports events can be leveraged to grow the social entrepreneurship sector
PODCAST: Karina LeBlanc on empowering women through football
Episode #7 – CONCACAF’s head of women’s football and former Canada goalkeeper discusses a landmark FIFA Women’s World Cup, and how she’s channelling that momentum to grow the game in North and Central America
PODCAST: Populous’ Christopher Lee on the sustainable stadium of the future
Episode #6 – The renowned sports architect discusses the social impact of Tottenham Hotspur’s new home – and the extraordinary sustainable innovations being integrated in sports venues
PODCAST: Mary Harvey on sport and human rights
Episode #5 – The first chief executive of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights explains how sports events can positively impact human lives – and discusses the notorious Hakeem al-Araibi case that coincided with her appointment
PODCAST: Endurance running icon Paula Radcliffe on air quality and athlete performance
Episode #4 – The long distance champion talks about competing in poor air quality with asthma, and how the IAAF is helping athletes mitigate the negative impact of air pollution
PODCAST: Jürgen Griesbeck on the Common Goal movement
Episode #3 – The founder of the growing football for development movement discusses the link between purpose and on-field performance, and his plan to secure backing from the whole football industry
PODCAST: Emily Penn on the ocean plastics crisis
Episode #2 – The ocean advocate and skipper tells The Sustainability Report about her most ambitious project to date, and discusses how sport can play a crucial role in helping the public reevaluate its relationship with plastic
PODCAST: Olympian Chris Mazdzer on climate change and the power of the athlete voice
Episode #1 – The Pyeongchang 2018 silver medallist talks about becoming an IOC Sustainability Ambassador, and how International Federations can support athlete activism
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Data, innovation and looking ahead to 2024
Episode 96 – Kristen Fulmer and Damian Foxall reflect on their 2023 achievements and look ahead to the next 12 months
No COPping out for sport
Episode 95 – Kathy Gibbs, Fiona Morgan and Russell Seymour talk COP28, environmental strategies, regulation and growing athlete awareness
How football clubs can support the people’s climate transition
Episode #94 – The team behind the Football and Climate Justice Report discuss climate just, community wealth-building and football clubs as anchor institutions
Tough questions and creative solutions
Episode #93 – In the aftermath of the Sport Positive Summit 2023, Kate Chapman, Sara Kassam and Rikke Rønholt Albertsen unpick some of the key talking points
Driving progress through thoughtful discourse
Episode #92 – Claire Poole and Jessica Murfree look ahead to the key talking points of the Sport Positive Summit, including climate justice, language and net zero
Sport’s evolving approach to climate action
Episode #91 – Nicola Barr and Alice Ashpitel explore some of the latest approaches and technology sport is using to reduce its impact on climate change
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Matthew Campelli
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Brian P. McCullough PhD
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Riikka Rakic
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Lisa Emelia Svensson
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