
Rugby’s future stars kick plastic waste out of the game
The World Rugby U20 Championship partnered with CRDC Global to transform plastic waste from the tournament into bricks.
With this initiative, World Rugby demonstrates how circular principles can be applied to reduce the environmental impact of sports.

EF Pro Cycling is generating plant-based watts with Oatly
Oatly has become EF Pro Cycling’s Official Performance Partner, and co-title sponsor of the EF-Oatly-Cannondale women’s team.
Through this partnership, they demonstrate how plant-based nutrition and performance can go hand in hand for the world’s best athletes.

McLaren Racing is on track to meet its sustainability targets
McLaren Racing is the first motorsports team to have validated science-based net-zero targets.
With their circular Formula 1 car project, they are on a mission to drive emission reductions in their sport.

Bournemouth join the list of Premier League clubs taking climate action
AFC Bournemouth have partnered with energy supplier Utilita to install 600 solar panels at their Canford training complex.
With this initiative, the club expects to reduce its annual emissions by 30 tonnes and create cost savings of £1.5 million.
As a Premier League club, they demonstrate how sports can use partnerships to create waves of climate action.

Smooth sailing to Net Zero with the Vendée Globe
The Vendée Globe is back for its 10th edition. Leaving on the 10th of November from the Sables-d'Olonne, skippers will set sail for 45,000 kilometres of racing.
As a global sailing race, the Vendée Globe is dedicated to using its platform to raise awareness of ocean conversation and create waves of climate action.

Vermont is home to the most powerful return in tennis
Millions of tennis balls end up in landfills every year, taking hundreds of years to decompose. That's where Vermont-based RecycleBalls steps on the court.
By recycling yesterday's tennis balls into tomorrow's courts, RecycleBalls is bringing the power of the circular economy to the world of sports.

The world’s best triathletes participate in a beach clean-up
The Professional Triathletes Organisation is taking climate action and using its sport to raise awareness on environmental issues.
Ahead of the Ibiza T100 race, they organised a beach clean-up with the world's best triathletes and partner organisations such as Plastic Free Ibiza.

Munster Rugby goes for the sustainability bonus point
Munster Rugby is one of the first rugby clubs in the world to publicly commit to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
They are dedicated to using their platform to raise awareness of climate change and create waves of climate action.

Game, set, and climate action at the US Open
The 2024 US Open marked the 17th year of the United States Tennis Association's sustainability program.
As signatories to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, the US Open are committed to reducing their emissions and using their platform to drive climate action.

India’s best triathlete is in a race against climate change
Pragnya Mohan, India's highest-ever ranked triathlete, is using her platform to create positive social and environmental change.
She's raising awareness on the impact of extreme heat on athletes and wants to empower young girls in India through cycling.

The Tour de France Femmes is taking climate action
Since its reintroduction in 2022, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift strives to reduce its environmental impact.
As a symbol of low-carbon transportation, it is also working to increase the use of bicycles for mobility.

Brighton aims for new climate goals
Brighton & Hove Albion join the list of Premier League clubs taking climate action. By signing the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, they commit to reaching Net Zero by 2040.

Northampton Saints combine rugby and sustainability excellence
Northampton Saints are pioneering sustainability in rugby and leading the way for other clubs.
By joining the UN’s Sports for Climate Action Framework, they commit to reaching Net Zero by 2040.

The world of rugby is tackling climate change
World Rugby recently released a report highlighting how rugby nations could be impacted by climate change if climate inaction prevails.
This is a push for rugby organisations to implement climate change mitigation and adaptation measures to ensure the sport’s resilience to climate risks.

Tour de France’s quest for its green jersey
The Tour de France has been measuring its emissions since 2013 and is proactively working to minimise its environmental impact.
As a symbol of low-carbon mobility, the Tour de France is also using its platform to drive climate action with the uptake of cycling.

Wimbledon plans to ace its Net Zero strategy
By signing up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, Wimbledon commits to reducing its emissions by 50% by 2030 and reaching Net Zero by 2040.
Alongside pushing its decarbonisation strategy, Wimbledon intends to use its platform to inspire climate action from fans and other sports organisations.

UEFA has ambitious climate goals for EURO 2024
UEFA intends for EURO 2024 to meet the highest standards of environmental sustainability and set a new standard for event sustainability in sports.

Triathlons are in a race against climate change
Triathlon organisers are having to manage extreme weather events to protect the health of athletes and ensure their safety.
Organisations such as British Triathlon are taking climate action, targeting Net Zero and driving emission reductions in the sport.

Women’s football goes beyond the 90 minutes to tackle climate change
Amy James-Turner of Tottenham Hotspur has spearheaded a new report to explore the voices of professional women footballers on climate change.
In this report, they had the opportunity to share their concerns about climate change and their thoughts on how the football industry can and should drive change.

Shooting for the stars: The NBA’s ambitious climate targets
The NBA has signed up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, aiming to reduce their emissions by 50% by 2030.
The league is dedicated to using the power of basketball to create climate action and inspire positive change.