Environmental Sustainability

Why?

The places and spaces we use for sport and physical activity are threatened by the effects of climate change: poor air quality, rising temperatures and extreme weather events such as flooding. Sadly, we also know that people who face the greatest inequality are impacted the most. It heightens the risk of ill-health, decreases wellbeing and motivation and increases barriers to participation.

Environment - outdoor CYP rugby SE photo

What is our commitment?

For a sustainable future, we pledge to champion environmental responsibility by integrating eco-friendly practices, minimising our carbon footprint, and fostering a culture of conservation within our organisation and the communities we serve.

What have we achieved?

Signed up to The Active Partnerships Network’s commitment to building a movement for environmental sustainability.
Attendance at 3 national events with Sport England and the Active Partnership network.
Delivery of Team updates and discussion days.
Delivery of Climate Change Session at our Empowering Communities Celebration Event.
Discussion Boards and checklists.
Active Travel.
A change in our purchasing.
Green alternatives in the things we buy (paper, medals, signage).
Team Swap Shops.
Carbon Calculator.
Climate days / competitions and thought-provoking ideas.
Consideration of the following:-

o Travel

o Energy consumption

o Food and drink

o Reducing waste

o Recycling and donating.

Females taking a break at a rugby training session

What do we hope to do next?

We hope to recruit an Environmental Sustainability Champion from our Board of Trustees to help guide our work and shape a clear action plan for 2025–26.

We also want to empower our partner organisations to take action so we can increase the impact we make together.

How can we support your organisation?

Sport England's Buddle has lots of information about becoming more environmentally sustainable.

Buddle gives tips and information on everything from reducing the frequency of buying and using new kit, to removing single-use plastics, sourcing local products, installing solar panels and more. There are lots of easy and low-cost opportunities to improve your carbon footprint.

You could also spend three minutes watching this animation for quick wins you can implement today:

For more inspiration

If you want to find out more about environmental sustainability, and why we should all be taking action, take a look at Al Pacino's video.

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Health

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