Climate change is a reality that affects us all. For this reason, many sports clubs are committing themselves to caring for the environment and pointing out more sustainable practices in their management. For example, minimizing the amount of waste produced, the use of water, energy or gas emissions; or supporting NGOs that are dedicated to this.
But, landing a little, which countries have been campaigning to minimize changes in the environment? Many football teams around the world have committed themselves to the environment and are making huge investments in order to raise awareness among their followers about what is happening to the planet.
These are some examples:
Mexico, football with zero emissions
Football in Mexico is not only concerned with the today’s match betsbut also for the environment. It will soon be a year since Yon de Luisa, president of the Mexican Football Federation, announced the alliance with CO2 Solutions so that Mexico will be the first “National Team to apply a policy of zero carbon dioxide emissions”. This is part of the initiative of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
England and its ecological football games
The English team Tottenham stands out for achieving “the first ecological match” supported by the British government and the television network during the match against Chelsea. The English team is looking to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption. Campaigns have also been carried out to go to football matches on public transport.
Likewise, Tottenham tops the list of clubs that have most reduced their carbon footprint during the Premier League championship. Among his most outstanding works is the nature reserve next to his sports city, which has a football field, meadows and pedestrian paths where children and players’ families can develop outdoor activities without compromising environmental diversity.
Germany, a soccer ball that saves energy
Bayern Munich is also concerned about the environment and promotes awareness campaigns about the correct use of energy. As an example, the Allianz Arena stadium changed its lighting to LED lamps, which save up to 40% of energy compared to traditional public lighting.
In addition, in 2020, Bayer carried out joint work with Audi. That’s how it managed to get all its players to drive electric cars, becoming the first team in the world to accomplish such a feat.
This football team also implemented a system of reusing disposable cups from matches, which led to them winning the first reusable prize.
Spain, a soccer ball that recharges the batteries
Atlético de Madrid is not far behind with its strategies in terms of care for the environment. During the renovation of the Metropolitan Stadium hundreds of solar panels were placed to provide electricity inside the stadium. In addition, they use a sanitary water treatment plant to reuse the water to water the lawn.
The Spanish team also has a strategy to promote environmental awareness. Every year, on World Environment Day, it gives a tree to each of its employees, so that they can plant it in their favorite place and thus contribute to taking care of the planet.
France, your football is also ecological
Paris Saint Germain, one of the most important football clubs in France and the world, runs campaigns to take care of the planet.
Among the initiatives is the recycling of solid waste left in the stadium after each game and the installation of solar panels in the kitchens.