Jason Twill, LEED Fellow’s Post

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!🌱 As athletes and sports enthusiasts, let's tackle the environmental challenges of our beloved sports events and find solutions. While we must recognize the complexities of reducing emissions and promoting sustainability, let's also celebrate the progress made and the potential for positive change. ♻️ Offsetting emissions is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. Moreover, while athlete travel is integral to the global nature of sports competitions, there's tremendous potential for innovation in transportation and carbon-neutral initiatives. By embracing these innovations, we can 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 of travel while maintaining the excitement and accessibility of sports events. Let's not lose sight of the positive aspects of sports events - they promote 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. By adopting a balanced perspective that acknowledges both the challenges and opportunities, we can drive meaningful progress towards a more sustainable future for sports. 🌟💪 Source: Iberdrola #GreenSports #SustainableAthletics #PositiveChange #TheFrenchyUmpire

Sports venue sustainability is not one size fits all but in today’s day and age, integrating sustainability into your facility cannot be ignored. 🌱🏟 As we wrap up #EarthWeek, learn ways to authentically incorporate sustainability into your sports facility: https://bit.ly/3JCtAb9

Love when my work aligns so well with my passions - looking forward to diving into sustainability the Green Sports Alliance summit this week. In addition to planning, and incident and risk management, WeTrack tracks sustainability efforts, including collaboration with our partners at Climatiq to provide insights into your carbon footprint. #sustainability #carbonfootprint #eventplanning #riskmanagement #incidenamagement #eventoperations

🌍🏃♂️🌿 "Sports are not just a means to promote physical fitness and personal health, but they are also an effective way to support sustainability and combat climate change. Here's how sports can play a significant role in this context: 1️⃣ Emission Reduction: Starting from organizing sporting events in a more sustainable manner and using public transportation and bicycles to reach the stadiums, sports can reduce carbon emissions. 2️⃣ Awareness: Athletes and famous sports teams can become role models for sustainable practices, contributing to raising awareness about climate change issues. 3️⃣ Partnerships: Collaboration between sports organizations and environmental agencies can enhance sports' involvement in sustainability projects. We need sustainable support for our environment to achieve positive change in the climate. Let's unite as players, fans, and athletes to ensure a better future for ourselves and future generations. #SportsAndSustainability #ClimateChange #Sustainability #LinkedIn" 🌿🏃♂️🌍

🌍 Excited to read about Sky Sports' latest initiative in combating climate change! 🌱📺 I was excited by some of the ideas they had... 🌴 Carbon Footprint Reduction: Implementing measures to reduce their carbon footprint, such as optimising energy usage in their facilities, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and promoting energy-efficient practices throughout their operations. 🌴 Green Transportation: Encouraging green transportation options for staff and athletes, such as promoting cycling or using electric vehicles. 🌲 Sustainable Events: They are exploring ways to make their events more environmentally friendly, such as reducing waste, promoting recycling, and implementing sustainable event management practices. 🌲 Biodiversity Conservation: Taking steps to protect and enhance biodiversity in their facilities and surrounding areas, possibly through habitat restoration and conservation initiatives. 🌳 Engaging Fans in Sustainability: Using their platform to educate and engage fans about climate change and sustainable living, inspiring positive actions within their audience. 🌳 Partnerships with Environmental Organisations: Collaborating with environmental organisations to support and invest in projects that tackle climate change and promote sustainable practices may also be part of their approach. 🎋 Green Innovation in Broadcasting: Exploring and implementing eco-friendly technologies in their broadcasting operations could be another way Sky Sports contributes to sustainability. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SkySports #SportsIndustry #ClimateChange https://lnkd.in/eikqwGZy

Sustainable sports represent a holistic approach to minimizing the environmental impact of athletic activities, promoting health, social cohesion, and economic viability. Central to this movement is the development of eco-friendly sports gear, such as sustainable sport boots made from recycled and organic materials, which significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with sports. The ecosystem supporting sustainable sports encompasses manufacturers, organizations, athletes, and fans, all collaborating to foster sustainability through innovation, education, and community engagement. This collective effort aims to ensure that sports contribute positively to the planet, with advancements in technology and materials science paving the way for even more sustainable practices and infrastructure in the future. Embracing sustainable sports not only addresses environmental concerns but also ensures the longevity and accessibility of athletics for generations to come, demonstrating a commitment to preserving our planet while enjoying the sports we love #CAAF24 #ClimateAction #EcoAthletics .

🎉 💚 Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Sport Positive 2023 Summit: "Where global sports convene to supercharge efforts on climate change, sustainability, biodiversity and environmental justice.” In recent months, the sector has shown a collective commitment to sustainability: taking meaningful steps to minimise its environmental impact and set a powerful example to other industries. While there is still a huge amount of work to do, here are 6 recent examples of sustainability-focused initiatives in sport that prove why it's still #gameon. #sustainablesport #sportpositive

Happy #EarthWeek, all! 🌍 Global consumers are more particular than ever on the values of the businesses they support, especially when it comes to #sustainability. 🏟 Hear Mortenson #sports construction experts weigh in on how sports organizations can integrate sustainability into their venue and position their business and the planet for a better future: https://bit.ly/3UgfaCz

At Aspect Sports, we believe in playing for victory on the court and a sustainable future off it. As we celebrate World Earth Day, let's reflect on our role in preserving this beautiful planet. #WorldEarthDay #AspectSports #SaveEarth #PreserveOurPlanet #EarthDay #SustainableLiving #SportsIndustry #SportsManagement