Green Sports Alliance

09/01/2026

"How sport can become a catalyst for business sustainability"

Listen to Heather Watkins, co-founder of Bold Reuse, break down the operational realities of tackling single-use waste at scale on the August episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast. Heather shares a positive take on how sports venues and major events can act as a catalyst for innovation.

Listen now: https://sustainabilitymatters.libsyn.com/how-sport-can-become-a-catalyst-for-business-sustainability

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In this episode of Sustainability Matters podcast, host Colin Tetreault, Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP, explores the shifting environmental landscape of the sports industry. As North America enters an unprecedented era of mega&nbs...

08/30/2026

Delighted to support the reimagined and lower-impact borderless Sport Positive Summit 2026, in collaboration with UNFCCC and International Olympic Committee - fully virtual (no travel budget needed, no travel emissions created) – October 6-7.

Join us at the Summit for tailored content to your time zones, languages, and connections. You won’t just learn about the future of sustainable sport; you’ll be part of shaping it. Leaders from across the global sports ecosystem will gather to exchange strategies, confront challenges head-on and showcase solutions ready for you to action.

There is something for everyone in sport, whether you are in commercial, communications, operations, C-suite, strategy, you’re an athlete, a decision maker, or you’re just getting started. Check out the agenda here: https://www.sportpositivesummit.com/agenda/

As proud allies, we have secured a 15% discount for you to attend the Sport Positive Summit. Book your online seats using promo code GSA-SPS26-015: http://www.sportpositivesummit.com

08/28/2026

On Earth Day, PBS SoCal released the episode "LA's Stadiums Confront Their Environmental Impact," shining a light on how Los Angeles' biggest sports venues are reducing their climate impact through innovative waste, water, and energy solutions. From cutting-edge recycling programs to energy-saving upgrades, these stadiums are leading the way in zero waste sustainable practices.

Part of the solution at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum are the digesters from Biocotech Americas, which allow the stadium to continuously process food waste and compostables to meet their waste diversion goals.

Watch the PBS SoCal episode:

Discover how the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Crypto.com Arena...

08/27/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Green Sports Alliance Board Member Suki Hoagland on her induction into the Wesleyan University Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2026!

Suki's story is a powerful reminder of what one person's persistence can build. A three-sport athlete at Wesleyan (field hockey, diving, and lacrosse) during the early years after Title IX, she competed in all 12 consecutive varsity seasons of her undergraduate career–including diving on the men's team before a women's program existed, and helping establish women's lacrosse at Wesleyan.

After watching female athletes go unrecognized at two straight year-end sports banquets, Suki used her own money to have trophies engraved for standout women athletes. The following year, five women were honored; her family's gift of a sterling silver tray bearing their names became the foundation for what is now the annual Suki Hoagland Award for Outstanding Contribution to Women's Sports.

Congratulations, Suki! We're proud to have you on our team. Wesleyan Athletics' 2026 Hall of Fame class will be inducted November 6 in Middletown, CT.

🔗 Read more from Wesleyan Athletics:

Wesleyan Athletics is pleased to announce its 2026 Hall of Fame class, which will be inducted on Friday, November 6, 2026. The 12th class in school history features seven individuals and one team, bringing the total in Wesleyan's Hall of Fame to 75 individuals and 10 teams. Among the 2026 inductees....

08/26/2026

Join us next week for the "Redefining Collegiate Green Sports" webinar on September 3rd!

While campuses struggle with financial threats, college sports face a "wild west" funding future, redefined collegiate "green sports" programs are shifting their heading to boost campus-wide revenues. A new collegiate sustainable sports-business plan and national college network are bringing innovative tools and strategies that will be discussed in this webinar.

Hear from Jonathan Casper of NC State University, Imani Dorsey Kunzweiler of Duke University, and Dave Newport of Blue Strike Environmental.

🔗 Register now: https://app.glueup.com/event/redefining-collegiate-green-sports-186327/

08/25/2026

✨ New member announcement: Biocotech Americas

BioCoTech Americas provides on site food waste solutions through our BioSpeed in vessel composting technology, helping organizations reduce food waste volume by up to 90% while reducing hauling, costs, and environmental impact. Our systems are already operating at universities, airports, resorts, stadiums, and other large facilities across the U.S.

We are joining the Green Sports Alliance because sports and entertainment venues are uniquely positioned to lead the transition toward more sustainable food waste management. We look forward to connecting with Alliance members, sharing what we have learned from real world deployments, and helping more venues turn food waste into a resource directly on site.

🔗 Learn more about BioCoTech Americas: https://biocotechamericas.com/

08/23/2026

Interested in working on college football’s biggest stage? 🏆 🏈

Volunteer registration for the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship is now officially open. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable moment in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World.

🔗 Apply now to join the “Championship Crew” https://www.visitlasvegas.com/cfp2027/volunteer/

08/22/2026

Johan Cruijff ArenA is the first stadium in the world to achieve B Corp™ certification

This recognition reflects years of commitment to both the planet and their community. By combining sustainable innovations—like their solar-powered energy system and large-scale battery storage—with active social engagement in Amsterdam South East, Johan Cruijff ArenA is proving that stadiums can be a force for good.

🔗 Read more: https://www.johancruijffarena.nl/en/news/johan-cruijff-arena/stadium-first-johan-cruijff-arena-achieves-b-corp-certification/

The Johan Cruijff ArenA is the first stadium in the world to achieve B Corp™ certification, an internationally recognised standard for organisations that…

08/20/2026

How To Sell To Sports: A Workshop Lead by Affiliates in the NFL, NBA, and NWSL

🗓️ September 29
🕚 11:00am–12:00pm Pacific

Join us in a live workshop with affiliates from the NBA, NFL, & NWSL to learn practical sales tactics to get your products, services, and innovations into sports venues. We will hear advice from the perspective of a general manager of a brand new stadium, a sustainability professional working for the team rather than the venue, and a veteran in fan experience with a 2x Super Bowl champion organization.

Register now: https://app.glueup.com/event/how-to-sell-to-sports-a-workshop-lead-by-affiliates-in-the-nfl-nba-nwsl-189392/

08/19/2026

The Sustainability, Energy, and Entertainment Network (SEEN) at Columbia's Climate School is partnering with the Green Sports Alliance, Hollywood Climate Summit, Music Sustainability Alliance, Sustainable Entertainment Alliance, and Broadway Green Alliance to convene leaders from sports, entertainment, and media for an afternoon of networking and expert panel discussions focused on advancing sustainability.

Under the theme Powering Forward, the event will build on recent industry momentum and explore how organizations can accelerate impact through innovation, cross-sector partnerships, and shared leadership.

​Discussions will focus on four key areas:
• Storytelling, Media & Culture (driving climate action through influence and engagement);
• Sustainable Live Events (creating greener concerts, festivals, and sporting events);
• Community Resilience Through Venues (leveraging venues to create lasting environmental and community impact); and
• Sustainable Apparel & Merchandising (advancing circularity and responsible consumer products).

🔗 Register now: https://luma.com/t1jnhm78