Silverstone’s Shift to Zero
Silverstone’s Shift to Zero Following last weekend’s drama in Austria, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris resume their running battle in Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The grand Prix is synonymous with epic wheel-to-wheel competition on the track, but Sunday’s event takes place in the context of a much more consequential race: the race to net zero. […]
In The Spotlight: Extreme E
BASIS 2023 Award Winner Series With less than 12 weeks to go until the 2024 BASIS Awards at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, we look back at what recognition at the 2023 awards meant to Extreme E, the first sport built out of concern for the climate crisis. Extreme E’s goal is […]
Aquatics Action
Aquatics GB published its first ever sustainability in April 2024. We sat down with Josh Rudd for a deep dive into its origins, development and implementation. “In today’s world, the call for environmental responsibility echoes louder than ever before. It is no longer sufficient for organisations to focus solely on economic gains; we must also prioritise […]
We are Hiring!
Membership, Events & Administration Coordinator The Membership, Events & Administration Coordinator Role The purpose of the role is to focus on the Membership and the associated administration and coordination requirements. This position will act as the liaison between BASIS and our members as well aid BASIS’s day to day work by providing administrative support […]
Carbon Responsible join BASIS as latest 12 Principles Partner
BASIS are delighted to welcome Carbon Responsible into the portfolio of solution providers, within our 12 Principles Partner Programme, which is designed to provide support to our members across the keys areas of sustainability. Carbon Responsible is a data-driven emissions management and reporting specialist that simplifies the carbon journey. Delivering end-to-end emissions reporting to support […]
The EFL Joins BASIS
The English Football League (EFL) has taken another step forward in its ambitions to improve environmental sustainability across the Championship, League One and League Two by joining the British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS).  BASIS membership will enable the EFL to access experience in sustainable sport best practice, as well as dedicated training and support […]
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 […]
