Getting Started with Carbon Emissions: A Beginner’s Guide for Sport
Sport is competition, it’s community, intensity, joy, and inspiration. But all of this depends on a stable climate – and human-made climate change is breaking that stability down. Heatwaves, floods, and air pollution increasingly affect pitches, facilities, events, and athlete health. Rising energy costs and disrupted supply chains add financial risks. Fans, funders, sponsors – […]
Brentford FC: Carbon Footprint Measurement Case Study
Introduction Brentford F.C. are a Premier League club based in West London, competing in the league since 2021. We’ve built a reputation for forward-thinking football – doing things differently and doing right by our fans and local community. As a Premier League club operating on a global stage, we recognise our responsibility to reduce our […]
Carbon Calculator Toolkit
In this toolkit: Getting Started with Carbon Emissions: A Beginner’s Guide for Sport Carbon Calculator Tool Spreadsheet Carbon Calculator Tool video guide Glossary of Terms Emissions Results and Reporting Guidance Data Collection Guidance
Active Humber: accelerating carbon emissions reduction
Active Humber is one of the 43 active partnerships across England and, as a charity, it exists to make it easier for everyone to enjoy an active life. The Humber region faces dual challenges: it is both one of the highest carbon-emitting regions, and least physically active regions in the UK. What have they done? Active […]
The Green Runners: breaking down a runner’s carbon footprint
The Green Runners are a community of environmentally conscious runners who have developed a clear approach to reducing carbon emissions within the running community. Formed after COP26, this grassroots movement has created practical frameworks and resources to help runners understand and reduce their environmental impact while building a supportive community around sustainable practices. Through this approach […]
United Nations | Climate Action
What is Climate Change and why does it matter? Find out more on the United Nations Climate Change Guidance page.
Leicester Nirvana: reducing carbon and inequalities in tandem
Leicester Nirvana Football Club are working to become the UK’s first amateur football club to achieve net zero carbon, using their sustainability journey to empower young people and tackle inequalities in their inner-city community. https://youtu.be/RIPkZA_X_eg Video Description The video begins with an upbeat, zany music track and a title slide featuring the Sport England logo and […]
Forestry England: enabling accessibility and inclusion
Forestry England is the country’s largest land manager, responsible for growing, shaping and caring for 1,500 forests for the enjoyment and benefit of all. Forestry England provide over 1,800 miles of walking, running and cycling trails, supply England’s largest amount of home-grown, sustainably-produced timber, and conserve thousands of plant and animal species. Why have they taken […]
Moredon Summer Race Series 2025
Moredon Summer Race Series applied for the Accelerate grant to reduce the carbon footprint of their event series by encouraging riders, spectators, volunteers and officials to use sustainable methods of transport. Â As part of the Summer Series, the Lloyds National Disability and Para Cycling Road Series was held, where the Accelerate grant enabled the […]
Carbon Footprinting in Grassroots Sport – a Beginner’s Guide | Sport England
This beginner’s guide by Sport England in support of their Every Move Strategy is split into three sections: Overview, Methodology and Key takeaways. It: • Sets out why a carbon footprint is important • Explains what a carbon footprint is • Highlights where emissions come from for most sport and physical activity organisations • Provides […]
