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🌍🏉 The Rugby World Cup France 2023 is in full swing, and it's not just about the action on the field! 🏆 France is hosting this epic event with the real game-changer: sustainability! 🌱 🌟 World Rugby is on a mission to make this World Cup a positive force for social and environmental change. They've got a sustainability strategy aligned with the UN's climate action framework! 🌐🍃 🌿 Their goals are bold: cutting emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Plus, they're aiming to make major events like the World Cup climate-positive by 2030! 🌏 🌊 But it's not just about the game. Remember Typhoon Hagibis at the 2019 World Cup in Japan? A wake-up call about climate disruption affecting sports events. 🌧️ Pacific Island nations like Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa, who've contributed so much to rugby, face climate threats. World Rugby is helping them build resilience and raising climate awareness during the Cup! 🏝️ 🌱 Even with improvements, there's still a carbon footprint, but they're offsetting it through certified schemes, with a €1 million commitment! ♻️💰 World Rugby also partnered with the public transportation system in France, Groupe SNCF, ensuring 70% of team travel is by eco-friendly train, and fans can plan ahead for sustainable travel. 🚄🌿 Let's cheer for a greener and cleaner Rugby World Cup! 🎉🌱 #rwc2023 #GreenSports #SustainabilityinSports #ClimateAction #PlaytoZero #PlayingfortheNextGeneration

Scary news from the world of rugby! 🏉 World Rugby has just released a report that delves into the potential effects of #climatechange on our beloved sport. This study sheds a light on the challenges that lie ahead and raise awareness about the impact of climate change on #rugby. Climate change is an urgent global issue that affects every aspect of our lives, including the sports we love. The report highlights how #rising #temperatures, #extremeweather events, and changing playing conditions could significantly impact the future of rugby. By examining the projected impacts of climate change on the sport, World Rugby is taking a proactive stance in addressing this issue. It's crucial to understand the potential challenges and adapt our approach to ensure the #sustainability and longevity of rugby. As professionals and enthusiasts in the rugby community, we have a responsibility to engage in conversations about climate change and its impact on our sport. This report is catalyst for change. Let's push for #sustainable practices, eco-friendly initiatives, and support organisations that are dedicated to minimising the carbon footprint of rugby. #ClimateChange #Rugby #Sustainability #LandmarkReport #FutureOfRugby Andy Goode Andrew Gomarsall MBE Jan Fitzgerald Matthew Campelli

There is a challenging debate around TotalEnergies’ sponsorship of the Rugby World Cup France 2023. The fossil fuel company is facing the heat, especially after their sponsorship move was slammed as 'sports-washing' by Greenpeace. The organizers of the 2023 Rugby World Cup asked Greenpeace to take down the video for unauthorized use of a number of Rugby World Cup Limited’s registered trademarks and logos. This sponsorship deal was agreed by the 2023 local organizing committee in France and not the sport's governing body, World Rugby, who confirmed that there would be "a slightly different model for hosting" after this World Cup. Meanwhile, a number of initiatives have been taken to reduce the event’s carbon footprint. - Low-carbon mobility: Banning short-haul domestic flights that are possible in less than two and a half hours on trains - Use of existing infrastructure: Utilizing existing buildings for training and the competition eg: Roland Garros tennis complex is being used as the main media centre - Reduction of single-use plastics at the stadium While the many initiatives by World Rugby are commendable, the decision on fossil fuel sponsorship will be key.

Sports are becoming more sustainable

The Rugby World Cup France 2023 starts on Friday. And the primary sponsor is a #BigOil company. After the hottest summer on record globally and extreme heatwaves across France, not to mention high energy prices and windfall profits, is it right for a global sporting spectacle to celebrate a big oil company as part of the World Cup? David Pocock, ex-Australian rugby star, and latterly politician and climate campaigner says no, it's not alright. #Sport and #Sustainability are two of my biggest passions. Sport can be a huge force for good in society, bringing communities together, supporting health and wellbeing, and being a powerful channel for communicating important messages to audiences who don't always listen to politicians, scientists and campaigners. Now feels like the right time for sports sponsorship deals to move away from the old money, and look for new supporters. Just like when F1 and snooker had to turn away from tobacco money, sports can make that shift... if they want to. https://lnkd.in/ecjWBWc7

Simple but powerful. Two new measures with great potential: #Matchplan adaption considering short travel distances for teams and fans by establishing clusters for the group phase #Teambasecamp selection was not only distributed on a first come first serve basis, but by preferring teams that selected a team base camp within their cluster 🌱🚎🚉⚽️

News from our members | A shared mobility solution with TotalEnergies Our platinum member TotalEnergies (the official sponsor of the Rugby World Cup France 2023) and France 2023, in partnership with French start-ups have developed a car sharing platform for fans who will be in France during the 2023 RWC.     With 48 matches to go to and 10 different host cities to travel between, the organisers wanted to find a sustainable way to reduce the carbon footprint while creating a positive world cup experience for fans.  This platform allows supporters to reduce their carbon footprint, gives them the chance to meet new people and allows passengers to save on costs.    How to use the platform: 1) Are you driving to the stadium and have space in your car ? You can suggest a journey (outward or/and return) on the platform.  2) If you are a fan, you have no means of transport to get to the stadium and you prefer a simple, low-carbon and economical shared mobility solution ? Log on to the platform to find the journey you are looking for.    And easy solution for all the rugby fans ! To find out more visit https://lnkd.in/dkUM9mtG  

Good to see BBC recognising the importance of athletes doing the right thing! Reinforces our view that good behaviour will create reputation and profile benefits. I wonder when we will see a major sports governing body or club recognised in here Victoria Hartley #sustainability #sport #sustainabilityinsport #coralconsulting

After all, the planet is our playground 🌎 and we all need to do our part... Read about how the world of sports is making a green impact 👇 At EXTREME, we recognise that we don't have all the solutions and we accept the challenge to learn, improve and do our part to safeguard the planet for future generations to come. This is why in addition to the launch of the Extreme Hangout, we have tied-up with Planet Mark, 1% for the Planet and we have committed to the United Nations “Sports for Climate Action” which commits us to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable and responsible consumption through the power of sport and adventure. #sportsandtravel #sustainability #climateaction #sports

🏑 At the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Paris, excitement is building ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games – for both sporting and environmental reasons. With less than 100 days to go, the Olympic field hockey test events were successfully held here on our groundbreaking Poligras Paris GT zero turf. 🌍 The action was fast and furious when the French and German men’s and women’s teams went head-to-head on our eco-friendly surface, the world’s only carbon-zero hockey turf. Made from 80% biobased material and green electricity, it is estimated that the Poligras Paris GT zero will save over 200 tonnes of CO₂ for Paris 2024. In addition, the turf was designed for elite-level playability using minimal water compared to conventional surfaces. 🍃 That all adds up to a podium-topping performance for sustainability! 🥇 ⏩Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dTGgsucn #GoGreen #FieldHockey #Paris2024 #WeMakeSport #sustainable #GreenTechnology #Polytan #ParisGTzero Poligras Hockey Turfs