The Climate of Sport

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Welcome to the The Climate of Sport podcast! In our new "Ask Me Anything" series, we are getting you answers on anything sport, sustainability, climate change, biodiversity or environmental justice related. Guided by host Claire Poole and her global network of industry leaders, tune in each week for your source of information and informed optimism. Subscribe and download now! You can join the conversation by submitting your question to [email protected], our website www.sportpositive.org/podcast or via our socials. #TheClimateOfSportAMA #TheClimateOfSport #SportPositive

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AMA #8: What role should technology play in sustainability and sport?

Mar 28 2024 19 mins

Today we explore the role of technology in supporting environmental sustainability efforts in sport, and how it has to be in lockstep with behaviour change if we are to see real impactThank you to the person who anonymously emailed this question. Shoutout to Jamie Farndale for his thoughts, taken from the recent Sustainability Huddle AI discussion led by Matthew CampelliListen to t

AMA #7: What is sport doing around recycling?

Mar 21 2024 35 mins

Today we take a look at the role of recycling in sport and explore if recycling is truly worthwhile. What sport is doing to tackle all the waste from food and drink, packaging, materials, apparel, merchandise, signage, equipment, and overlay that it creates?Thank you to the individual who submitted this question anonymously. Send us the questions you want us to cover in future epis

AMA #6: How do you invest in sustainability in temporary events?

Mar 14 2024 33 mins

Today we highlight key elements to consider, from inventory, procurement, circularity, engaging your value chain, travel, community, legacy and learning from other industries to address: How do you invest in sustainability in temporary events?Thank you to the person who anonymously emailed this question and shout out to Kate Chapman, Head of Sustainability at London Marathon Group

AMA #5: IWD 2024 - How can we invest in women to accelerate action?

Mar 08 2024 25 mins

Today we explore the scope and significance of investing in women as part of the Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress theme for International Women's Day 2024. From mentorship, supporting working mums, training, networking, leveraging powerful attributes, breaking barriers and grassroots investment - What does it mean to invest in women to accelerate progress through sport and

AMA #4: Empowering Climate-Conscious Athletes

Feb 29 2024 29 mins

Today we uncover how athletes who want to have a voice on climate can feel empowered, brave, and enabled to do so. Shout out to Simon for his questions and a huge thanks to experts Melissa Wilson, Emma Pocock, Lew Blaustein and Etienne Stott their expert knowledge of this week's question.Send us the questions you want us to cover in future episodes to [email protected]

AMA #3: Jobs, Recruitment and Training in Sports Sustainability

Feb 22 2024 36 mins

Today we're talking about what recruitment, training and job roles look like in the sports sector in two different ways. Firstly for leadership; is recruiting environmental experts better than training up current staff? Is a head of sustainability critical? Secondly, what advice to give young people looking to carve out a career in this space?Thanks to Jamie and Robin for thei

AMA #2: Where should clubs start?

Feb 15 2024 21 mins

Today we talk about how sports clubs can get started on their sports sustainability journey. From data collection, taking action, procurement, partnerships, connecting with internal colleagues and external experts and more. Thanks to Lauren from Instagram for the question and Tiberio Daddi, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and Magdalena Nour, Malmö FF from the FREE KICKS project fo

AMA #1: Grappling with the most sustainable avenue for sport vs. what is feasible

Feb 08 2024 19 mins

We're talking about grappling with balancing what you think will create the most sustainable outcome or what you want to do, versus what is feasible and probable. Thanks to Laura for the question and expert Sheila Nguyen for weighing in.Send us the questions you want us to cover in future episodes to [email protected] podcast is brought to you by Claire and Sport

with guests, Tom Barnard and Keith Davidson

Jan 09 2024 56 mins

Join Claire as she speaks with legal experts on the legal, regulatory, risk, commercial, financial and legislative impacts for sports not taking the appropriate action when it comes to climate, sustainability and the environment.Tom Barnard and Keith Davidson, both Partners at UK-based law firm, Irwin Mitchell respectively give commerical litigation and environmental advice to spor

with guest, Kim Stone

Nov 21 2023 39 mins

In this episode Claire speaks with Kim Stone, President of UBS Arena in New York. One for anybody working on sustainability at a stadium, arena or venue especially, Kim talks us through their new framework; Sustainable Brilliance and Community Resilience. We drill in to the three pillars they are working on, how they are benchmarking and innovating and Kim shares her advice for any