In The Spotlight: 11th Hour Racing
11th Hour Racing edged out Extreme E and British Curling to claim the 2023 BASIS Innovation Award for their Toolbox 8-step sustainability programme. With nominations now open, who will win the 2024 award? Who are 11th Hour Racing? 11th Hour Racing is a not-for-profit community of sailors, surfers, scientists, outdoor and ocean enthusiasts, united by […]
In The Spotlight: Envision Racing
We look back on the Campaign of the Year winner at the 2023 BASIS Awards Envision Racing edged out Pledgeball and The World Relay to claim the Campaign of the Year title at the 2023 BASIS Award for the pioneering Recover E programme. The Formula E world champions partnered with artist Liam ‘Lazerian’ Hopkins to […]
Starmer Picks His Team
Starmer Picks His Team A week on from Labour’s decisive General Election victory, the Sir Kier Starmer’s full ministerial lineup is taking shape. Ahead of our webinar on Sport’s Political Influence, where we’ll pick the bones out of the election and analyse the new government’s priorities for sport and the environment, we take a look […]
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 […]
