All grassroots clubs have a responsibility to support sustainability, to educate their members about positive change and to improve their actions to help the climate.
We work with clubs to develop and implement Strategies and Action Plans that align with Sport England’s ‘Every Move’ sustainability strategy, breaking down complex topics into identifiable and achievable goals that reduce environmental impact while also potentially saving costs.
A blueprint for sustainability improvement
How we help
Expert analysis
Using industry-standard methods, we carry out a full site inventory, calculate emissions and develop an overview of your existing environmental status.
We combine expert knowledge and industry experience with a carefully selected suite of available tools, templates and resources to develop, tailor, implement and manage highly effective sustainability Strategies and Action Plans.
Instant impact
We identify the ‘quick wins’ in all areas of your club's activities, enabling you to take action and achieve the most cost-effective instant impact.
Realistic and achievable targets
Using our experience and available tools, we develop a feasible action plan with realistic and achievable goals, aligned with industry standards.
Tailored activation and support
Sustainability planning is only successful if it is well executed, so we offer scaling levels of ongoing support, tailored to targets and budgets.
We apply economies of scale to deliver cost-effective improvements, connecting local clubs together on aligned goals.
Funding and resource support
Collaborative efficiencies
We are plugged into the latest opportunities for funding and can offer guidance on grants, charitable support and local business connections.
Carbon Emissions
Identifying and optimising emissions sources
Calculating carbon footprint
Implementing emissions reduction methods
Focus Areas
Our sustainability planning is aligned with Sport England’s ‘Every Move’ sustainability strategy. This adopts a ‘divide and conquer’ approach, separating out core sectors and developing schemes to deliver on key goals. These are the key areas we work on.
Circular Economy
Conducting a waste audit and improving management
Switching to more environmentally friendly suppliers
Reducing, reusing and recycling to reduce landfill
Blue/Green environment
Maximising engagement and facility usage
Identifying and reducing pollution impacts
Interconnecting community environments
Biodiversity gain
Assessing and influencing organisational impact
Reducing negative operational processes
Improving site and supply chain biodiversity
Knowledge Enabling
Guiding members on environmental issues
Integrating climate education in everyday activities
Empowering environmental leaders
Adaption and Resilience
Future-proofing tools for a changing world
Short-term planning for extreme weather
Predicting and managing long-term climate impact
How we do it
STEP 1
We undertake a phone consultation to discuss your club, answer any questions on sustainability planning and determine how we can help.
We follow a step-by-step process, working with club members to build and evolve Action Plans and provide ongoing sustainability support.
STEP 2
Once an agreement is in place, we arrange an initial site visit and carry out questionnaires to understand baselines and identify potential quick wins.
STEP 3
Using relevant resources, such as energy audits and transport planning tools, we quantify baselines and goals, evaluate potential collaborative cost-savings and develop an Action Plan with meaningful and actionable tasks.
STEP 4
Prioritising tasks within the Action Plan, we work with your club members on an ongoing basis to implement the actions required to achieve your sustainability goals.
