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WRC Promoter retains highest FIA sustainability award

Cian Brittle — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:42:45 +0000

WRC owner first achieved FIA three-star environmental accreditation in 2023.

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Sport industry faces US$1.6tn climate change and inactivity threat

Josh Sim — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:42:43 +0000

The industry generated US$2.3tn in annual revenues last year and is forecast to earn US$8.8tn in 2050.

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Saudi Arabia sports sponsorship: Fifa, F1 and ICC challenged over Aramco deals

Ed Dixon — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:04:35 +0000

Coalition of human rights and climate organisations expresses “grave concerns” that human rights law and sustainability commitments are being undermined.

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2026 Fifa World Cup venues already hold extreme climate risks

Josh Sim — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:43:14 +0000

14 of 16 venues hosting games currently exceed safe-play thresholds for either extreme heat, unplayable rainfall and flooding.

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Formula E and ABB extend title partnership

Cian Brittle — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:28:38 +0000

ABB will focus on developing year-round marketing plan to build its global brand.

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2026 Fifa World Cup to be ‘most climate-damaging’ ever

Josh Sim — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:55:22 +0000

Scientists for Global Responsibility estimate tournament will produce more than 9m tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

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SportsPro and WRC Promoter continue sustainability-focused content partnership

SportsPro — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Cross-platform collaboration to feature exclusive editorial content and multi-part podcast series.

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IOC presidential election: Where do the candidates stand on the big issues?

Michael Long, Ed Dixon and Sam Carp — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:52:39 +0000

As the race to succeed Thomas Bach heads for the finish line, SportsPro looks at where the seven candidates stand on the biggest issues.

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RSK Group and Welsh Rugby Union announce new environmental collaboration

SportsPro — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:02:38 +0000

Partnership will focus on exploring and implementing sustainable practices within Welsh rugby.

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“Leadership is not being a dictator”: Johan Eliasch’s plan to lead a bolder, more businesslike IOC

Michael Long — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:53:35 +0000

With an extensive CV and a polished manifesto, FIS chief Johan Eliasch believes he has what it takes to lead the Olympic movement.

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Podcast | How sustainable infrastructure can transform your sports business

SportsPro — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:39 +0000

On this special episode recorded for SportsPro’s Impact Week, editorial director Michael Long is joined by Wayne Mumford, sports and leisure director at RSK Group.

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Phoenix Suns, Mercury search for new arena naming rights deal

Josh Sim — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:10:48 +0000

Signage of Footprint Center removed after ‘US$9m’ contract with environmental tech firm was reworked.

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Can soccer kick its fossil fuel dependency?

Michael Long — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:02:03 +0000

As the beautiful game faces up to the harsh realities of climate change, SportsPro assesses what’s being done to reduce the sport’s environmental impact.

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How keeping things real powers E.ON’s sport for good strategy

Michael Long — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:24:19 +0000

Energy provider E.ON’s sport for good strategy boils down to one central question: ‘Is it real?’

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Impact Week 2025

SportsPro — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:22:10 +0000

Culminating in the fifth annual SportsPro Hackathon, SportsPro's Impact Week addresses matters of the moment in sports sustainability.

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Government engagement is critical to advancing the sport and climate agenda

Barney Weston — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:21:06 +0000

Sport has made incredible progress on climate but we’re only just beginning to scratch the surface. Could government intervention could be the most significant development yet?

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Where’s the passion for ESR gone?

Nick Rewcastle — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:16:01 +0000

New Reach PR's Nick Rewcastle assesses the motivations behind the recent lack of progress in environmental and social responsibility in sport.

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Milan-Cortina 2026 one year to go: Are Italy’s Winter Olympics preparations on track?

Ed Dixon — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

With the opening ceremony 12 months away, Milan-Cortina 2026 needs to not only deliver a sustainable and cost-efficient Winter Olympics, but also demonstrate that the Games is still viable for the future.

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Soccer struggles to tackle environmental impact as annual emissions hit 66m tCO2e

Ed Dixon — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:29:08 +0000

Sponsorships promoting heavily polluting activities are largest contributor to game's global carbon footprint, making up 75% of total.

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How a PSG-Marseille game became a springboard for more sustainable sporting events

Sam Carp — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:43:07 +0000

After supporting the delivery of Paris 2024 and running a viral campaign to spotlight the issue, Enedis is hopeful that more organisers will seize the opportunity to decarbonise their events.

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