Key Recommendations
Our Sports Sector experts gave the following legal and regulatory recommendations to help governing bodies, clubs and other organisations in sport improve their impact on the climate and manage the risks associated with sustainability issues.
Effective governance
Sports organisations should put in place substantive environmental policies and use them as the driving force behind their environmental goals, strategy, reporting and monitoring.
Sustainable planning & development
Environmental issues should be at the centre of planning and development projects, to ensure stadiums and facilities comply with environmental regulations and are structured sustainably.
Smart sponsorships
Sports organisations should carefully consider the financial and reputational aspects of potential sponsorship deals and protect their interests by including provisions on climate positive behaviour.
Awareness of risks
Climate litigation is increasing rapidly and high-profile sports organisations, such as FIFA, have already been targeted by activists groups. Sports organisations should proactively address climate issues before disputes and complaints arise.