In the past, many clubs have lacked sufficient internal capacity or resources to make sustainability a core part of their strategy. In addition, ESG has typically been seen as an additional challenge on top of the demands of running a professional football club with limited time and funding.Learn more :เข้าถึงเกมส์พนันมากมายผ่าน UFABET เว็บหลัก – www.ufabet.partners

However, more and more clubs are recognizing the need to take environmental action, and many are taking concrete steps to do so. In Germany, for example, clubs in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 have recently voted to include sustainability as an important element of their licensing process and contain sanctions for clubs that fail to meet specific requirements. In the Premier League, clubs have committed to compiling a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) dataset covering Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions as part of their commitment to the health of the planet. This data set is key to enabling clubs to focus their efforts and ensure that they are making the most impact possible with limited resources.

Green Goals: Football Clubs’ Role in Environmental Sustainability

Several clubs have also made the switch to renewable energy sources and are using energy efficiency measures such as LED lighting and smart meters to optimize their energy use and reduce their carbon footprint. Furthermore, clubs are using their platform and influence to promote awareness of the environment by sponsoring environmental initiatives and organizations or launching educational programs for their fans.

Despite the positive momentum, there is still more to be done. First, clubs need to accurately account for the GHGs emitted by supporters on their way to and from the stadium. Currently, there is little consideration of indirect emissions and this needs to be changed. In addition, the implementation of a clear data collection system is needed to reduce the ambiguity around energy consumption.