New report calls for environmental measures to be included in regulator’s remit
Environmental measures are urgently needed within the Independent Regulator for English Football remit, before it’s too late.
“This is not only a responsibility but also an opportunity to showcase effective regulation and position English football as a global leader in tackling the climate emergency” - Steve Radley, Projects Director
New position paper published by Fair Game, Fossil Free Football, and Lowr, highlighting the interconnectedness of financial and environmental sustainability
Urges the inclusion of environmental measures within the football regulator's remit
16 Feb. 2024, LONDON, UK - Fair Game today published a position paper highlighting the indispensable link between financial and environmental sustainability in football.
The paper, Environmental Sustainability in Football, is the results of months of hard work from Fair Game, Lowr (the world’s first sustainability platform for football), and the Open University. The paper has also been endorsed by Fossil Free Football.
The paper underscores the urgency for governing bodies to take decisive action as the sport faces growing concerns over the cost of environmental inaction.
The paper reveals alarming projections for the future of English league football grounds, with one-quarter at risk of flooding every season by 2050.
The estimated carbon total for the Premier League is a staggering 200,117 tonnes, underlining the environmental impact of football operations.
The position paper also highlights the growing demand from fans for greener football, as revealed by surveys conducted by the Football Supporters’ Association and Capgemini.
Steve Radley, Projects Director at Fair Game said:
“The urgency of addressing environmental concerns within the sport cannot be overstated. We need to build on the proposed sustainability measures announced by the Premier League, and ensure we are looking at all of the footballing pyramid.
“To protect the game's future, the independent football regulator must include environmental measures as part of its mandate because financial and environmental sustainability are inherently linked.
“This is not only a responsibility but also an opportunity to showcase effective regulation and position English football as a global leader in tackling the climate emergency.”
The full position paper is available to read here
