Marlborough Sports Garden: A Blueprint for Sustainable Sport and Community Resilience
Sport is woven into the fabric of British life, shaping communities, improving health, and bringing people together. But as our Game Changer II report showed, the acceleration of climate change threatens the spaces where we play, train, and compete. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and urban heat islands are making it harder for communities — especially […]
BASIS 2025 Programme Delivering More
For the better part of 15 years, BASIS has tried to offer everyone working in sport who cares about the environment a community to join. Through a steady stream of online and in-person events, training and direct support to members, BASIS has grown into a substantial community of practice across sport, which can showcase some […]
We’re Hiring: Operations & Communications Coordinator
BASIS (the British Association for Sustainable Sport) is a not-for profit organisation that helps organisations across sport become more environmentally sustainable, and harnesses the power of sport to build a more sustainable world. BASIS has become established as an influential network of members, partners, international affiliates and academic bodies. OVERVIEW We are searching for […]
Fan Engagement Action Award: Northampton Town FC
League One club Northampton Town FC made a significant impact with its ‘Cobblers Tackling Food Waste’ campaign, winning the Fan Engagement Action of the Year at the BASIS Awards. Judges praised the initiative for its scale relative to the club’s size, its diverse range of partners and methods, and its impressive, data-backed results. The programme, […]
Innovation Award Winner: Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium, in partnership with EE, won the prestigious Innovation Award at the BASIS Awards for its groundbreaking project to create the world’s first 100% recyclable hybrid football pitch. This unique process is the result of a meticulous two-year research and development effort to address the environmental challenges posed by modern-day hybrid football pitches, which […]
Leadership Award Winner: British RowingÂ
British Rowing has been recognised with the Leadership Award for its pioneering approach to environmental sustainability, showcased through the “Help Our Waters Thrive” initiative. Launched in March as part of its wider Environmental Sustainability Strategy, this initiative underscores British Rowing’s commitment to protecting water ecosystems—critical to the sport’s future—and aligns with BASIS principles of Water […]
Partnership of the Year Award Winner: Leicester Nirvana FC
Leicester Nirvana FC won the prestigious Partnership of the Year Award at the BASIS Awards for their trailblazing collaboration with De Montfort University (DMU) and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Academic Impact Hub. Together, they are driving Leicester Nirvana’s ambition to become the UK’s first grassroots football club to achieve net zero […]
Rising Star Award Winner: Chris Goodwin (Chelsea FC)Â
Chris Goodwin, Chelsea FC’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Manager, has quickly emerged as a standout figure in the world of sports sustainability. At just 24, Chris is the youngest sustainability manager in the Premier League and has already made significant strides in embedding ESG principles within one of football’s biggest brands. His work aligns […]
Carbon Reduction Award Winner: CBRE & Twickenham Stadium
In 2017, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) partnered with CBRE to manage hard services at Twickenham Stadium, with a core focus on sustainability and operational excellence. Over the years, this collaboration has delivered substantial sustainability outcomes, including a 43% reduction in carbon emissions between 2018 and 2023. The BASIS Awards judges recognized this submission for […]
Champion of the Year Award: Dave FarebrotherÂ
Dave Farebrother, former Chairman of Sutton United Football Club (SUFC) and now its Sustainability Lead, has been awarded the Champion of the Year Award at the BASIS Awards for his outstanding contribution to environmental sustainability in football. Over the past two years, Dave has spearheaded a series of transformative initiatives at SUFC, introducing sustainability policies, […]