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Active Humber: accelerating carbon emissions reduction

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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 […]

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. Video Description The video begins with an upbeat, zany music track and a title slide featuring the Sport England logo and the […]

Forestry England: enabling accessibility and inclusion

Wide gravel trail in dark forestry

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

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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. As part of the Summer Series, the Lloyds National Disability and Para Cycling Road Series was held, where the Accelerate grant enabled the organiser […]

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 […]

Paddle UK: protecting our blue-green environments

A group of people in hi-viz vests stand behind two paddle board and a kayak

Paddle UK (formerly British Canoeing) is the national governing body for paddle sports. Paddlers see, first hand, the impacts of climate change and pollution on our ‘blue’ environments (bodies of water including canals, rivers, lakes and sea coast). What have they done? Paddle UK are playing an active role in responding to these challenges. The Paddle […]

Sustainability and Circularity: kit, equipment, and apparel

During this webinar we highlighted the sustainability issues relating to kit, equipment, and apparel in sport, and the ways in which sporting organisations could consider these areas within their responsible waste management policies and operations. We were joined by representatives from the Royal Yachting Association and British Triathlon who shared resources and case studies, demonstrating […]

Building Modern Stadia: BDP Pattern on Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium

In this webinar we were joined by Jon-Scott Kohli, lead architect of Everton’s new Hill Dickinson stadium, who gave us a fantastic insight into the process of planning and building a modern stadium that stayed true to the history and legacy of the club and area. We talked about the involvement of the community, the […]

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Associate BASIS members must join through their Umbrella organisation. You can check to see if your umbrella is a member by using our Members page and then enquire directly with them about membership. If you’re not sure or need help, feel free to contact us.

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