Latest Government Initiatives

BASIS is committed to monitoring and sharing the latest policy developments which could impact our members and the wider sport sector.  See the latest updates below:   Government Decarbonisation Scheme Details  In recent weeks, Phase Four of the Government’s Decarbonisation Scheme has been announced with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirming that […]

BASIS & RSPB Agree Three-Year Partnership

BASIS and the RSPB are proud to confirm a new partnership to develop best practice, advice and support in biodiversity and sustainability issues to the UK sport sector.  A new 3 year Memorandum of Understanding outlining areas for cooperation has been signed by both organisations, which seeks to advance sustainable development principles and environmental management […]

BASIS Awards Return to Wimbledon

Following the success of our 2023 Awards, we’re delighted to confirm that the BASIS Sustainable Sport Awards will return to the All England Lawn Tennis Club – home of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships – on 26 September 2024. We’re asking our members and partners to save the date. A comprehensive announcement of award categories, nominations […]

British Rowing Launches New Sustainability Strategy

BASIS Member British Rowing has launched a comprehensive new environmental sustainability strategy aimed at ensuring a clean and flourishing environment in and around British waters now and for future generations.   The strategy seeks to empower the national rowing community to work together to learn, share and develop robust, sustainable practices to protect the sport and […]

Qasa Alom to Host BASIS Conference

Book your tickets for the 2024 BASIS Conference here. Fresh from the news that BBC Sport will be official media partner for the BASIS Conference at Emirates Old Trafford next month, BASIS today confirms Qasa Alom as the conference host. As the presenter of the BBC’s iconic Today at Wimbledon, along with The Travel Show, […]

Award Winning Sustainability Manager at Edgbaston Stadium, Lydia Carrington will be speaking at BASIS 2024 National Sustainable Sport Conference

Lydia Carrington is Sustainability Manager at Warwickshire County Cricket Club leading on Edgbaston Stadium’s sustainability strategy and targets. Through educating and inspiring behaviour change, she takes pride in engaging with spectators, visitors and staff, whilst driving down the Stadium’s emissions. She led Edgbaston Stadium to become the first cricket ground in the UK to gain […]

Sean McCabe Announced As Speaker at BASIS 2024 National Sustainable Sport Conference

Seán McCabe is the Head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohemian Football Club. As part of this role, he is engaged in local and international projects focused on engaging fans and their communities in the climate transition. This includes an initiative to establish a climate cooperative under the club, in order to enable community […]

BASIS 2024 National Sustainable Sport Conference Announce Second Speaker

BASIS are Delighted to announce Forest Green Rovers FC CEO Marcus Reynolds will be joining us at the BASIS 2024 National Sustainable Sport Conference, in Manchester on 29th & 30th April at the Emirates Old Trafford. Marcus is a qualified lawyer with 20 years of commercial and sports management experience in New Zealand. Marcus became CEO […]

BASIS 2024 National Sustainable Sport Conference Speaker Announcement

BASIS are delighted to announce Sport England Chairman Chris Boardman will be joining us at the BASIS 2024 National Sustainable Sport Conference, being held in Manchester on 29th & 30th April 2024 at the Emirates, Old Trafford. An Olympic champion, world record holder and three-time Tour de France stage winner. Chris was appointed as Greater […]

FREE CARBON LITERACY TRAINING FOR 2024

In a collaborative effort to support education for the sector, BASIS, in conjunction with Sport England, are delivering a series of in-person and online Carbon Literacy training courses for the UK Sports Sector within the first quarter of 2024. Kicking off in the Northwest & Northeast on Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th January with two […]