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Organisers of major cultural and sporting events should offer discounts and financial incentives – in the form of cheaper tickets – to fans that make efforts to reduce their carbon emissions, a new study by the University of Cambridge has suggested.

Could cheaper event tickets reward fans for reducing carbon emissions?

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Organisers of major cultural and sporting events should offer discounts and financial incentives – in the form of cheaper tickets – to…

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning #sustainability vision into business reality. Here’s our interview with John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, Decathlon.

Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, Decathlon

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has announced that it has cut Race Team Control emissions by 54% compared to a 2022 baseline, as it makes progress towards its 'ambition to become one of the most sustainable global professional sports teams'.

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team cuts Race Team Control emissions by more than half

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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has announced that it has cut Race Team Control emissions by 54% compared to…

UEFA has partnered with European Leagues on the development of a new Football Event Sustainability Manual, designed as a 'single, accessible resource' to enable clubs, leagues and national associations integrate environmental and social responsibility into football-related events.

UEFA, European Leagues launch ‘sustainability manual’ for football events

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UEFA has partnered with European Leagues on the development of a new Football Event Sustainability Manual, designed as a ‘single,…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set generate an estimated 7.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO₂e) more than twice that of the previous tournament in Qatar (3.63 million tonnes of CO₂e), according to new analysis from Greenly.

2026 FIFA World Cup set to generate around 7.8 million tonnes of CO₂e

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to generate an estimated 7.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO₂e),…

Ahead of World Cup 2026, which kicks off next week, a coalition of public health experts and campaigners has called on FIFA to end its longstanding partnership with Coca-Cola, arguing that the sponsorship is at odds with public health initiatives.

Campaigners call on FIFA to end longstanding partnership with Coca-Cola

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Ahead of World Cup 2026, which kicks off in the coming days, a coalition of public health experts and campaigners…

Munster Rugby's Laura Lahiff talks to SustainabilityOnline about the power of sport in driving practical sustainability engagement.

Munster Rugby’s Laura Lahiff on the power of sport in driving sustainability engagement

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‘Stand Up and Fight’ is more than just a slogan at Munster Rugby – it is embedded in the club’s…

Curved glass-and-metal facade of a large modern museum under a pale domed roof, set against a blue sky.

Several matches likely to be played at ‘unsafe’ temperatures at 2026 FIFA World Cup

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As many as 26 matches at the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to be played in temperature conditions…

Liverpool Football Club's Rishi Jain talks to SustainabilityOnline about the importance of the club's sustainability programme, The Red Way.

The Red Way – Liverpool Football Club’s Rishi Jain talks to SustainabilityOnline

3 months ago1 month ago14 mins

In his last press conference of Liverpool Football Club’s title winning 2024/25 season, head coach Arne Slot reflected on the…