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Forest Green Rovers Environmental Policy can be viewed on the club’s website. A web page titled "Another Way" on the Forest Green Rovers website is dedicated to the sustainability initiatives of the club. Is a signatory to the UN’s Sports for Climate Action on the Race to Zero. As part of its UN work, the club has committed to a 50% cut in emissions by 2030 and has outlined its strategy on the website. An Environmental Management System has been in operation at FGR since 2012 and is certified for ISO14001 as part of The Green Britain Group Ltd.

Approximately 15 to 20% of the club’s electricity each year is generated via the solar panels on site (47kW & 2kW arrays). The remainder of the electricity is supplied by Ecotricity as a 100% renewable supplier. The natural gas used on site is supplied by Ecotricity via their Carbon Neutral gas tariff, which covers the residual emissions from burning the gas by the purchase of carbon offsets.

An Environmental Management System has been in operation at FGR since 2012 and is certified for ISO14001 as part of The Green Britain Group Ltd. Energy systems have been optimised to reduce energy consumption; thermostats zoned to reduce the heat load in less used areas such as walkways. Switched to a carbon neutral gas tariff which drastically reduced its energy related emissions. Uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in floodlights. Smart meters have been installed for energy monitoring.

Has a Sustainable Travel Policy at FGR as part of the Green Britain Group of companies which sets out a hierarchical approach to selecting the most appropriate method of transport for a journey as well as procurement guidance for pool vehicles. FGR provides cycle parking for staff and visitors (including match days) as well as providing electric charging points for visitors. Information is provided on the website to encourage fans to use sustainable forms of transport when they visit FGR. The club measures the carbon emissions of staff, team and fan travel and reports the results on its website.

Single use plastics have been removed from the site. Procurement guidance promotes a full lifecycle review of new products which includes how FGR dispose of materials at the end of life. Food containers have been replaced by corn starch cutlery and reusable chip trays and cups. Condiments are dispensed via pump dispensers rather than single use sachets. Installed refill drinking water stations to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles, allowing staff and players to refill their own flasks.

Local waste experts Grundon ensure any waste from the innocent New Lawn is diverted from landfill, as well as sending waste to recovery facilities to generate green energy. Procurement guidelines encourage a lifecycle consideration to optimise recycling and reduce general waste generated from site. Through lifecycle consideration, the club removes waste before it becomes waste e.g. portion sizes, the amount of material being cooked, use of recyclable products and containers. Added a set of toilets for the away fans which clean up the effluent to produce soil conditioner, whilst the (clean) waste water is redirected to the pitch.

Captures rain that falls on the pitch which is then stored in a tank for use in irrigation. Monitors water consumption on site (stadium, offices and shop) to identify any leaks in the system and implement repairs quickly. This season, introduced a new toilet block for away fans that will take the liquid waste, filter and cleanse it and then use that clean water for further irrigation. The club has duel flush toilets and waterless urinals.

All food is 100% Vegan (Certified by the Vegan Society). 100% vegan food is made for players, staff and fans every week. Vegan food options change each matchday weekend based on locally sourced ingredients. All of Forest Green Rovers’ food is made in Gloucestershire at its own facility which has ISO14001 Environmental Management and SALSA certification.

The club has an Ecology Report for its “The New Lawn” site which covers protected species, protected habitats and biodiversity enhancements. Subsequent bat, reptile, amphibian, badger, breeding birds and floral surveys have taken place. Forest Green Rovers’ Eco Trail includes beehives which helps support biodiversity in the area. Borders of The New Lawn site are planted with wild flowers to support pollinators with bug boxes and a bee hive.

FGR has a player engagement plan for the season which is delivered by the FGR Community Trust. This encompasses the first team, women's team and scholars. Locally, Forest Green Rovers spreads the word about sustainability through its Ambassador Scheme, which provides a valuable link between the Forest Green Rovers and over 100 local schools, youth and community groups. Carries out guided Eco Trail tours before every home match and also offers them as standalone sessions to schools and colleges, with a guide and content tailored to the level of the group. All staff are inducted with respect to environmental impact and sustainability at induction.

Forest Green Rovers Environmental Policy can be viewed on the club’s website. A web page titled "Another Way" on the Forest Green Rovers website is dedicated to the sustainability initiatives of the club. Teamed up with Sea Shepherd UK and Quorn for a guided beach clean with Sea Shepherd UK and the chance to take part in some ocean challenges and conversations, exploring stories from the deep and how to protect the ocean. Media interest in the sustainable endeavours at FGR is constant and helps the club to raise the issues surrounding its key pillars of focus – energy, transport, food and supporting nature.

The club and the Argyle Community Trust announced the launch of its inaugural Energy and Environmental Plan on Earth Day 2022. The Environmental Plan spans 2022-2025, where the club will take measurable steps towards halving its emissions by 2030, with a long-term target of achieving net zero by 2050. The club and the Trust are signatories to the Network Net Zero Community, which is aligned to the United Nations’ Race to Zero initiative.

All of the club’s energy is from renewable sources. In 2020, the club spent £8 million on a 59kW solar panel installation on the Mayflower Grandstand. In total, there are 214 Solar PV modules. In August 2022, an additional 225 solar panels were installed on the roof of the Mayflower Grandstand, more than doubling the total number of panels from the existing 214.

An Energy Monitoring solution has been implemented across 21 areas of the business. This enables the club to view consumption and challenge/plan with relevant department heads on how to reduce the club’s footprint and consumption. A new LED lighting system has been installed across the site, including the Home Park Ticket Office, the Argyle Superstore, club offices and stadium concourses.

The club has a Sustainable Transport Policy and Plan in place to reduce single occupancy car trips and increase the use of sustainable transport modes. Bike racks are provided to encourage staff to use sustainable transport. Sends its playing team on the train wherever possible and only uses the coach if train is not available. EV charging points on site for staff/fans. Coach and train travel to Home Park is promoted on the club’s website.

All single use plastic was removed in Summer 2022. The club now uses Vegware and recyclable cups. Paper bags are offered in the Argyle Superstore as a replacement to plastic bags. The club has an objective to procure items and materials made from natural materials rather than synthetic plastic.

Through its waste provider Biffa, the club has confirmed that it sends zero waste to landfill. There are food waste bins, mixed recycling and general waste. This is the same systems across all sites. Recycling bins are placed throughout Home Park Stadium on a match-day, allowing supporters to dispose of plastics responsibly. Argyle has teamed up with food waste movement Too Good to Go to ensure excess food produce is not thrown away at Home Park.

The stadium has three attenuation tanks feed into a rainwater harvesting system which saves over 2,000,000 litres of water per year. A water monitoring solution has been implemented at the stadium. A rainwater harvesting system was completed on its Mayflower Grandstand on 19th October 2022. Will be investing £10K in a urinal flushing system at the stadium which minimises water use and will save 9 million litres of water per year.

Vegan options are available for players (daily), hospitality & events (on every menu), kiosks and for its staff. Player vegetarian/vegan food options include Sweet Potato and Soy “Beef’ Pie, Hunters Style Quorn Fillet, Med Veg Tomato and Basil Pasta, Piri Piri Quorn Fillet and Rice. Hospitality vegetarian/vegan food options vary each home matchday. Vegan options within kiosk menus include a Vegan Roll and a Buttermilk Choc Bar. Food is sustainably sourced through Bidfood and Tamar Fresh.

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As a signatory to the Network Net Zero Community which is aligned to the United Nations’ Race to Zero initiative, early activities at the club include providing education to all staff and players on how to preserve the environment. The Travel Plan representative introduces the Travel Plan to new and potential employees and explains the aims and objectives of the Plan during interviews, to ensure that travel options and the strategy are publicised from the outset.

The club and the Argyle Community Trust’s Environmental Plan can be found on the website. Holds a bi-monthly working group on sustainability and climate change with all staff & players. To promote the use of public transport, the club provides information on public transport services in the area, routes and fares and encourages participation in national events such as the ‘TravelWise Week’.
The Argyle Community Trust encouraged its fans to take climate action by supporting Plymouth Argyle in Planet League Cup competitions.

The club has an environmental policy that can be found on the club’s website.

All energy received to the club is from 100% renewable energy sources. Purchases heating oil for its central heating system at the training ground. The club understands the impact that this has on the environment and purchases carbon offset tickets. The club is in talks with its fuel provider to consider moving to hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel (HVO).

All of the club’s air conditioning systems are on Building Management System (BMS) panels at the stadium. The club’s undersoil heating system is situated on its own BMS panel. Installed landlord meters across both sites to enable the club to review energy consumption and provide information to different departments to help them reduce their energy consumption.

A first-time visitors guide promotes public transport (train, tube and bus) travel to The Valley. The club’s Valley Express coach service offers supporters transport to and from SE7 from dozens of pick-up points across Kent and Sussex.

Has a sustainability waste roadmap in place which helps to drive measures to help reduce waste and single use plastics. The Community Trust has purchased reusable water bottles for all children at the training ground in an initiative to remove single use plastics. With the help of RSK, the club Is currently in the process of purchasing reusable water bottles for all staff and players to reduce the use of single use plastics.

The club diverts 100% of its waste away from landfill. All waste is sent to the sorting facilities of Countrystyle Recycling. The club does not have a waste management policy but has created a sustainability recycling road map with its waste provider Countrystyle Recycling.

Water controllers were installed on each of the urinals with PIR sensors to only flush and use water if the urinal is being used. Rainwater is recycled at the training ground. All rain water is diverted into a lake which is then used for irrigation, prior to using the mains water supply. The club ensures the lake is completely full before the summer period, to aid in the reduction of water use throughout the summer.

Vegan options available all around the ground. These include a broccoli and vegan cheese pie or a vegan onion bhaji burger. Vegans and vegetarian options for players and staff. Supply chain gather and source their food products from three local markets; Smithfield, Billingsgate and Spitalfields, through local suppliers.

There is a memorial garden at the stadium for fans to use. Is currently in the process of planting new polar trees at its training ground site which are native to the area. Has reduced the amount of fertiliser used by 60% following soil testing on a bi-weekly basis and by sending the club’s groundsman team on fertiliser use courses. The club has a new Upbeats Garden in place at the training ground for parents, fans and players to use.

The club’s Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion held a sustainability webinar for the EFL with the help of RSK. Held meetings with staff on energy consumption and ways that they think they could help with this. Workshops were held with RSK and Charlton Athletic Community Trust on sustainability.

The club has an environmental policy that can be found on the club’s website. Charlton Athletic Community Trust partnered with Ravensworth School and invited their Eco Ambassadors to present their ideas about during a cross-curriculum day at The Valley. In September 2021, Charlton Athletic and the Charlton Athletic Community Trust partnered with Pledgeball for the club's first ever Environmental Day.

An Environmental Policy is in place at Cambridge United Football Club and can be found on the website under the club’s policies.

Does not currently use renewable or clean energy.

The Building Management System (BMS) at the stadium has been correctly set to ensure empty rooms are not being overheated or cooled by the introduction of a sealed control thermostat. Motion sensor LED lights have been installed at the stadium. Installation of P.I.R motion sensors to the lights within all the stadium toilets.

Public transport (bus and train) to the Abbey Stadium is promoted on the club’s website. Cycle racks are provided within the stadium.
The minibus is routinely used as an alternative to cars to reduce the number of vehicles being used. Coaches depart from the Abbey Stadium for first team away matches. A Voi e-scooter rack has been installed at the Abbey Stadium outside the Club Shop.

To eliminate unnecessary wastage of plastic & cardboard cups, staff are encouraged to use their own mugs and plastic bottles when drinking hot drinks and water. The club’s retail stores are now using more environmentally friendly plastic bags which will biodegrade over time.

Works with Mick George Ltd to divert at least 95% of waste produced at the stadium and its offices from landfill. A recycling scheme for paper, cardboard, cans & plastics has been in operation since Spring 2008 Recycling for all the cardboard and plastics from the stadium, catering facilities, shop & programme sellers are in place for collection by Mick George Ltd recycling company.

The installation of a borehole for the training ground for two pitches for irrigation has reduced the mains water usage. Water saving measures have been fitted to a number of the toilets and run times have been minimised on a number of push taps. Further motion sensors have been installed in the male toilets and were found to be satisfactory in performance and reduction in water consumption.

Plant-based alternatives are offered to players, at each of the tea bars at the stadium and also at the training ground. Vegan Hot Dogs are available within concessions. Vegan option for players is porridge with mixed fruits, nuts & seeds. Baxter Storey (the clubs catering contractor) purchase products as local to the stadium as is possible and tries to use ingredients that are in season as well as offering a high percentage of vegetable and fruit based meals.

Hedgerows along the boundary of the Habbin Stand/Coldhams Brook are no longer cut back and removed. The club now manages the hedgerow and relays the hedge trimmings to assist with nesting birds and wildlife. The club are also mindful to help the wildlife around the stadium and have introduced a number of nesting boxes within the stadium boundary. The creation of a bug hotel has also been undertaken that has seen bees using the area during the summer of 2022.

The Community Trust delivered its newly formed social action project ‘Ocean Rescue’ in four schools last year.

An Environmental Policy is in place at Cambridge United Football Club and can be found on the website under the club’s policies. Held and promoted an “Abbey Clean Up” to clear litter around The Abbey Stadium. In April 2022, worked with Pedal to the Pitch to encourage fans to cycle to its home matchday vs Morecambe. Cambridge United Football Club won Planet League’s CUP26 trophy, football’s biggest-ever climate competition.

Milton Keynes Dons Football Club’s Environmental & Sustainability Policy can be found on the club’s website under ‘Club Policies’.

44.6% of the stadium’s energy is from clean energy. The club is looking at increasing the percentage of clean energy across all of its sites. The club’s Brooklands building is currently solar powered. Two additional facilities are in the planning stages.

Building Management System (BMS) has been upgraded to ensure the club has good control and parameter settings on its lights, HVAC. The club is rolling out LED luminaires across the Stadium MK Group. West Stand lifts are being replaced with more energy efficient lifts.

Cycling and public transport options (train and bus) to Stadium MK are promoted on the club’s website. Cycle parking is available near gate numbers 1 and 5. The club offers a bike to work scheme. Provides park and ride and shuttle bus services from CMK Railway station for larger events. A 6-vehicle Ultra-Fast EV Charge Hub has been installed on site.

Installed a water filter in the dressing room and provided all players with their own reusable water bottle. Removed plastic straws and replaced with a paper alternative. Education packages provide participants with re-usable water bottles.

Grundon Waste Management has been Stadium MK’s waste management provider since 2015 and has: Achieved zero waste to landfill by installing large compactors, generated green electricity for export to the National Grid, introduced a dedicated food waste collection service, added a new hazardous waste collection service, installed two new larger compactors, reduced the number of waste collections and vehicle movements, installed new colour-coded waste bins in offices and outside concourses.

Currently, the club’s water supplier tracks the amount of water being used on the pitch to identify potential savings. Operates waterless urinals.

All food outlets, including concessions, have plant based options. Plant based restaurant/bar menu food options include; Falafel with Salsa, BBQ Jackfruit Panini (topped with vegan applewood cheese), Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Pizza, Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Triple Cooked Fries and Onion Rings. Only uses free-range eggs that are locally sourced. MK Dons’ procurement process requires its suppliers to help the club achieve its environmental/sustainable goals.

Environmental activities undertaken at the club’s Fairfields site include wildflower hedging and tree planting.

Environmental projects form MK Dons Sport and Education Trust’s social action projects with players, schools and community organisations e.g., a Sky Ocean Rescue workshop to discuss the damage that single-use plastic pollution can cause in our oceans.

Milton Keynes Dons Football Club’s Environmental & Sustainability Policy can be found on the club’s website under ‘Club Policies’. The MK Dons SET encouraged fans via its Facebook page to help support the club in Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ competition, by taking climate action.

Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is in the process of developing a hybrid of Statement, Strategy and Policy, which will show the environmental initiatives that have been implemented, the initiatives that are in progress and the club’s future plans.

31.9% of the club’s energy is provided by renewable sources. The club has addressed this with its energy supplier to increase the use of renewable energy.

The stadium has seen 80% of fluorescent lighting replaced by LED lighting in the last 12 months. Floodlights were replaced in 2021 and have seen a reduction of 24.69% power used. The perimeter LED screens and giant stadium screen comprises industry-leading efficiencies, reducing power consumption by approximately 76% each year compared to the stadium’s previous screen system.

Public transport (train and bus) travel to Adams Park is promoted on the club’s website. Three to four buses are employed by Arriva to take fans from the town centre train station to the ground and back. The club is looking to introduce three electric vehicle charging points in March 2023. Players are looking to increase the use of electric vehicles and discussions with an EV Leasing company have begun.

The club operates a zero-plastic food wrapping policy. All cutlery served in food vans and kiosks is made from wood. Shower gel dispensers have been installed on walls in all showers at the club’s gym and stadium. For fans who prefer to retain a plastic card for their season ticket, the cards are made from recycled plastic and can now last for multiple seasons, rather than being replaced year on year.

The club has confirmed that zero waste is sent to landfill. The club’s waste management strategy sits within its ‘Green Strategy, Statement and Policy’. Waste is separated into general waste, food waste, recycling and glass. The club is encouraging fans to recycle better through the provision of designated recycling bins.

Waterless system will be installed across all urinals at Stadium and Training ground between the months of March to April 2023.

Vegetarian and vegan options are available in food outlets throughout the stadium and in its car park vendors. Players are offered two vegetarian options for each meal and at least one vegan. All food is bought from The Farm Shop, which is a quarter of a mile away and is grown locally.

A number of rare wild orchids grow on a bank overlooking the club’s car park. The club works closely with Chiltern Rangers who help maintain the Orchid bank and work on conservation of a number of butterflies and bat species in and around the area. Teamed up with a Butterfly group that uses the club’s upper car park (a field) to study and support butterfly wildlife.

The club works alongside Will Shaw Chef and Chiltern Rangers to educate the local community and corporate sectors in environmental practices. The club’s Foundation are currently delivering a "Give Up Loving Pop (GULP)" campaign which entails 4 weeks delivery educating primary school children on reducing the intake of sugary drinks. At the end of the 4 weeks delivery, the Foundation works with the school's environmental educational work and showcases the impact of plastic waste (plastic bottles) on the environment.

Alongside player David Wheeler, the club encouraged fans to participate in Planet League’s Planet League Cup competition. For National Recycling Week, Wycombe Wanderers Foundation actively promoted how it could recycle and reuse the Foundation’s waste. The club has joined forces with a ‘Sands Wombles’ group, who carry out monthly litter picks on a Sunday in and around the local community.

The club’s Environmental Policy has recently been updated. An updated Policy Statement will be uploaded on to the club’s website in March 2023. The club has regular environmental meetings and is currently forming an Environmental Action Plan across both the club and Community.

The club uses some renewable energy at the stadium and training ground. This is less than 40%.

New sub-metering has been installed throughout the stadium for electricity, gas & water. This is accessible via an online Portal to ensure the club can monitor and reduce its usage.

Public transport (rail and bus) to the University of Bolton Stadium is promoted on the club’s website. Official lift partner SKOOT has an app that connects Wanderers fans who want to travel to matches together. Members of the Senior Leadership Team have been provided with electric vehicles. The club has installed 4x EV charging points on Car Park A (Hotel car park).

New Base-Flow units (drink dispensing systems) have been installed at the stadium and use reusable cups. Cup drop-off points have been installed on concourses to ensure the cups are reused. There is no plastic cutlery on match days. Wooden forks are available from concourse kiosks. Silver service is used in hospitality areas.

In accordance with DEFRA legislation (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs), all waste is separated to ensure recyclable materials are removed, prior to it leaving the club. 99% of all the waste collected is recovered, recycled or diverted from landfill. Glass is segregated and recycled. Cardboard is segregated from the general waste and then collected for recycling. Cooking oils are segregated out and recycled.

Ureco devices have been installed in Level 0 concourse and administration area urinals respectively. A smartflush system has been installed in Level 3 concourse urinals.

The training ground Chef provides plant-based food to the first team. The hotel offers both vegetarian and vegan options, as well as locally sourced produce. Vegetarian options are available from concourse kiosks. Pasties/pies are provided by a local company, Carrs, who are based in Bolton. Vegan options are to be rolled out to staff under an initiative called ‘Vegan Monday’, to encourage staff to switch to a vegan diet for 1-day per week.

At the training ground, the club has newt protection fencing and a hedgerow protection programme to safeguard nesting birds. Tree planting has been carried out around the new Nat Lofthouse Statue installation in front of the stadium’s West Stand. A wildflower planting plan is currently being created for the outer areas of the stadium site and where the natural corridor for wildlife is located (Middlebrook).

The club’s Premier League Primary Stars programme continuously runs ‘Social Action Projects’ that are centred around environmental sustainability that last for six weeks per cohort. The ‘Sustainability Social Action Project’ is comprised of six weeks, all with a different theme including; ‘Saving Water’, ‘Recycling’, ‘Reducing Waste’, ‘Food Miles’ and others.

The club’s Environmental Policy has recently been updated. An updated Policy Statement will be uploaded on to the club’s website in March 2023. The club participated in Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ competition. The club promoted the use of smart meters and the benefits of having them by engaging with participants of the club’s programmes, displaying posters in stadium concourses, regular social media posts, handing out information leaflets in the Fan Zone and chatting to fans on match days.

Is an EFL Green Clubs member. All suppliers for stadium go through an informal review of environmental policies.

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All systems in kiosks are now switched off until matchday or day before matchday. £64,000 spent upgrading to energy efficient boilers at the stadium. Halogen bulbs replaced with LEDs throughout the stadium. Partial rollout of auto switch-off lights at the stadium and training ground to ensure energy isn’t being wasted. Ongoing rollout of new energy efficient hand-dryers to replace older models at the stadium and training ground.

Public transport (bus and train) travel to Portman Road is promoted on the club’s website. The club organises coaches for away travel. Recently installed staff cycle parking at the stadium.

Stopped using straws altogether and is moving towards sauce dispensers instead of individual plastic sachets. All venues now use biodegradable paper cups. Plastic knives and forks in venues have been replaced with wood and bamboo. A water machine for office staff has been installed at the stadium and has already saved around 3,500 bottles. Reusable water bottles issued to all staff to help eliminate single-use plastic bottles at the club.

Zero waste to landfill contract with the club’s waste solution providers. All sites follow the club’s zero waste to landfill policy, with waste being sorted by the club’s waste disposal partners and recycled where possible, or turned back into energy where recycling isn’t possible. All food waste during the week and on matchdays is now processed into renewable green energy thanks to Sole Bay. Any items that cannot be recycled are processed into electricity through the club’s waste provider.

Water saving devices in all bathroom facilities at both the stadium and training ground including water efficient toilets. Pitch currently watered using partial greywater from rain.

Vegan options are readily available in the concourses at Portman Road and in the FanZone. The FanZone at Portman Road includes a ‘Justaburger’ vegan option. Fans can also choose from a Vegetarian Pie and a Vegan Sausage Roll. Made a switch to locally sourced carbon neutral crisps.

Does not work with any chemicals caustic enough to require spill training or specialised spill kits. All natural products are used on the pitch. Keeps a register of all applications made to pitch and what was used for tracking purposes.

As part of a ‘Think Smart, Think Blue, Recycle’ campaign, the club worked with the council to educate the younger generations by running assemblies at partner schools of the Ipswich Town Foundation

Supported WWF’s 2023 #WorldWithoutNature campaign by removing the nature elements from the club’s crest for the day. Participated in Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ competition. Joined forces with Ipswich Borough Council to re-launch a ‘Think Smart, Think Blue, Recycle’ campaign which raises awareness of the importance of recycling and the impact of plastic pollution.

Environmental sustainability policy ‘We Are Greener Imps’ has been written as part of the club’s Green Team Action Work and can be found on the website here. The club is currently developing its own Climate Action Strategy (2022-27), the club’s first strategic plan aimed at delivering on environmental and sustainable actions.

Is looking into clean energy as part of its forward planning for the near future.

Has internal site management plans to regulate the use of lighting and heating, including power downs in unused areas. Installing data logging technology to measure electricity usage across the site, to learn how it can reduce its consumption. Will continue to invest in energy saving light bulbs as part of its forward maintenance programme.

Installed a new bike rack (Capacity: 30) during summer 2022 and is considering incentives for supporters. Reduced bus fare scheme for gold members. Rail travel to the LNR Stadium is promoted via the club’s ‘Away Fan & New Visitor Guide’ on its website. Partnered with Stagecoach to encourage the use of public transport in the city and to help reduce the carbon footprint. Red Imps Travel provides stadium-to-stadium coach transport for all first team away games.

No longer uses plastic plates/bowls in its legends lounge.

Waste management contractor has a 100% zero-landfill policy in place. Has reduced waste collections, removed a general waste skip, and replaced several of the bins at the stadium with cardboard & paper bins only. Installed green compost bins for the grass cutting at Sincil Bank and at the Soper of Lincoln Elite Performance Centre. Community ‘Imp’ bins are in place on route to the stadium from the City Centre for fans to use before and after games.

Have started upgrading and re-programming flush timers in all male urinals throughout the stadium​. Reduced water used per flush in all toilets at the stadium. Implementing water saving technology in the urinal & toilet systems.

Concession stands offer various vegetarian options. The chef makes players a meat free breakfast every morning. Catering partner Elior uses local produce in its food and beverages for all spectators, guests, and visitors to the stadium. On matchdays, The Buildbase Legends Lounge offers vegetarian options.

Has planned to plant wildflowers around the borders of the club’s car park.

Lincoln City Foundation ran a five-day free programme called ‘Green Leaders’ earlier in 2022 which aimed to develop young people’s sustainability, leadership, and creativity skills. The Green Leaders programme has since been rebranded into ‘PL Kicks Protect the Planet’.
The Lincoln City Foundation previously teamed up with local schools on a Fuel for School programme. One of the roles of the programme was to collectively fight against global food waste and take direct environmental action.

Environmental sustainability policy ‘We Are Greener Imps’ has been written as part of the club’s Green Team Action Work and can be found on the website here. To ensure robust governance of policy and strategy, all environmental matters are tabled at a Social & Ethics Committee, a cross-club working party which reports to the club’s executive on the social and environmental agenda. Encouraged fans to take part in Planet League and introduced the hashtag #GreenerImps on social media.

Is an EFL Green Clubs Member.

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The club has been working through converting lights to LEDs.

Public transport (bus and train) travel to the Memorial Stadium is promoted on the club’s website. The club promotes Voi electric scooters as an eco-friendly method of travel and has advised that there are nearby charging points in close proximity to the stadium. In February 2020, the club announced that Event Travel Hub was to launch ‘Gas Travel’ where Gas Travel coaches will park just outside the stadium, giving fans easy access.

Ahead of the start of the 2018/19 campaign, the club committed to removing single use-plastics. The club set out a strategic plan to incorporate a diverse range of biodegradable alternatives for supporters to use on a match day including biodegradable and compostable catering disposables - which will be installed at the various kiosks and eateries around the Memorial Stadium. Both the cups and burger trays that supporters see around the ground on a match day will be 100% compostable. Is the first UK football club to support the Plastic Free Pint campaign, spearheaded by A Plastic Planet.

The club uses Too Good To Go to reduce surplus food on matchdays.

Built a reservoir at the training ground which covers all of the club’s water sources.

The Phat Pasty Company provides a selection of vegan products for fans.

Set up a trees and kit initiative with the Word Forest, for both this country and also in Africa.

Sustainability education within the academy or the Bristol Rovers Community Trust.

Participates in the Pledgeball League and encourages its supporters to make pledges and save the most carbon emissions. Participated in Planet League’s CUP26 and ‘Planet League Cup’ competitions.

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In July 2022, all floodlights at the stadium were switched to LED. There is a rolling project to change all lights within the stadium to LED’s. The North Stand concourse and toilets as well as the West Stand concourse have been switched to LED’s. LED lighting is used within the main building of the club’s training ground. LED perimeter advertising boards have been installed at Hillsborough.

20 bike racks are located at the stadium. There are 2-3 electric charging points at the club’s megastore and two additional charging points in the West Stand (visiting supporters) for supporters that use motorised wheelchairs. Supporters can travel to Hillsborough by bike, bus, tram or on foot. Supporters travelling from Sheffield Train Station can catch a direct tram route to Hillsborough Corner, 200 yards away from the stadium.

Biodegradable containers are used on matchdays.

At least 95% of its waste is diverted from landfill through waste management provider Biffa. At the stadium and training ground, glass, plastic, cardboard, cooking oil, old lightbulbs and food waste are placed into separate bins and sent for recycling or composting. There are separate recycling bins within staff offices for paper, cardboard and printer ink cartridges.

Stop taps have been installed across the stadium and training ground.

A vegan option is offered at each of the club’s kiosks. Kitchen ingredients are sourced from local suppliers of fruit, vegetables and butchers who in turn purchase from local growers. All of the club’s local supply chains are within a 10 mile radius. Matchday pies are sourced from a local bakery within 15 miles.

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Has delivered a number of workshops around environmental sustainability through the Premier League Primary Stars Programme and social action projects in schools. Environmental sustainability will be part of the Owls community programme and will be included in the club’s strategy and business planning for 2023-2026.

Participates in Planet League competitions. Posters located around the office and within staff toilets advise staff to switch off all computers, printers and lights at the end of the day. Signs around staff offices encourage the recycling of paper, cardboard and printer ink cartridges into the correct bins.

Is an EFL Green Clubs member.

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The club’s training ground has an energy saving lighting systems that will illuminate only the rooms in use. Timed devices have been installed for lighting and heating at the stadium and training ground. PIR motion sensors have been installed throughout the training ground.

Public transport (train and bus) travel to the Kassam Stadium is promoted via a ‘Getting Here’ page on the club’s website. Electric vehicle charging points have been installed at the training ground. London Road Club provides fans with transportation to away matches from the Kassam Stadium. Launched a ‘Supporters Survey’ in September 2022 which covered modes of transport that fans currently use to travel to the Kassam Stadium.

Wooden cutlery and fully recyclable coffee cups have been introduced along the stadium concourses and outside of the ground. Paper straws have been introduced along the stadium concourses.

The club’s training ground has a biosystem for waste which is ecologically thought through.

An eco-friendly irrigation system at the training ground is fed by a pond that is pumped to the water tank and then onto the pitches. Gutters also lead to the irrigation.

Vegan options are available at the training ground and include a vegetable curry. Vegan options can be pre-ordered for stadium hospitality.

Cherwell Collective donated trees to the Club which have been planted at the training ground.

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Oxford United in the Community participated in Planet League. The Club’s Head of Operations & SLO Andy Taylor and Business Development Manager Peter Rhoades-Brown participated in a ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’ challenge against 1 regiment RLC (Royal Logistics Corps), to raise awareness of food waste.

The club’s environmental policy is currently being reviewed alongside the Foundation’s policy to ensure alignment. Once approved, the policy will be uploaded to the website.

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Is currently working with Keele University who are completing an audit which will form an energy efficiency plan for the club to use. The club will then be working with up to five masters students on bringing the plan to life and to make an impact across all areas of the club.

Public transport (rail and bus) travel to Vale Park can be found on a ‘Directions To Vale Park’ page on the club’s website. EV charging points - there are 2 devices and 4 connectors available at Port Vale Football Club that are operated under the bp pulse network.

Had a designated matchday for Green Football Weekend where supporters were encouraged to bring their single use plastic bottles to the club in exchange for a reusable Port Vale Foundation branded bottle. The club’s Snack bars and Kiosks will use reusable condiments from next season.

Through Brown Recycling, the club diverts as much waste as possible from landfill, with the aim to achieve “zero waste to landfill”.

A bore hole is in place at the stadium and training ground to collect surface water. Stop taps have been installed on showers and sinks throughout the club.

The club has confirmed that it provides sustainably sourced plant-based food options everyday throughout the whole club including staff, academy, foundation and first team.

Biodiversity will form part of the work that the club is actioning with Keele University, who will be assigning a masters student to work with the club’s Environmental Lead in this area.

Staff from the Foundation have been visiting local schools and delivering workshops to give local school children more information about the Planet League and what they can do to improve and protect the planet.

As part of the club’s involvement in Green Football Weekend, the club exchanged single use plastic bottles of its supporters with a reusable Port Vale Foundation bottle, saw its Foundation staff provide more information at the Staffordshire University FanZone on ‘Green Living’, whilst first team player Funso Ojo spoke to Sky Sports News about his involvement in the Planet League Green Football Cup.

Burton Albion Football Club’s Environmental & Sustainability Policy can be found on the club’s website under ‘Policies’.

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Train and bus travel to the Pirelli Stadium are promoted on the club’s website. For future home games, the club encourages supporters to cycle to the Pirelli Stadium or catch the bus. Launched a Pedal to the Pitch incentive to encourage fans to cycle to Pirelli Stadium on matchdays or when visiting the Community Football Centre. Fans can use the club’s bike station to chain their bike safely and for free. 

To help eliminate the use of single-use plastic bottles, supporters can now fill up their water bottles from the Ionic Water dispenser in the Community Football Centre at the Pirelli Stadium.

The club holds a Certificate of Recycling, a reflection on Burton Albion’s commitment to reducing waste whenever possible.

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Supporters can choose a jacket potato and beans option at the stadium.

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Is starting a social action project in Mosely Academy with a group of students called ‘Protect the Planet’ - part of the Premier League Primary Stars programme.

Burton Albion Football Club’s Environmental & Sustainability Policy can be found on the club’s website under ‘Policies’. The club and the Community Trust supported Green Football Weekend and encouraged supporters to score green goals for the club. Ran Planet League Green Week in schools. Participated in Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ competition.

The club has a reference to environmental sustainability in its supporter charter. Is an EFL Green Clubs member.

In 2013, the club installed carbon-neutral biomass heating at Pride Park. The club is looking into the possibility of solar panels at its Moor Farm Training Centre.

Installation of a new Building Management System (BMS) by end of season (it's already partly operational). Car park lighting has been replaced by new LED lighting and all the concourse lighting is currently being replaced with LED lighting too. Recent projects include replacing hand dryers with more efficient models and insulation installation.

Implemented a Matchday Travel Plan and encourages supporters to travel by public or other transport and avoid travelling by car if possible. Public transport (bus and rail), car sharing, walking and cycling to Pride Park is promoted on the club’s website. On the website, the club lists the environmental benefits of car sharing.

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Has recycling facilities around Pride Park Stadium. Introduced the recycling of plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, cartons and metal cans at the club’s Training Ground and this will be shortly rolled out at the stadium.

Water saving devices have been fitted to the urinals.

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Derby County’s Community Trust has been part of the Premier League and Sky Ocean Rescue’s #PassOnPlastic scheme which has seen the club teach schoolchildren about the changes everyone can make to support the planet.

Participates in Planet League competitions. Participates in the Pledgeball League to see which team’s fans can save the most carbon emissions.

The club has a reference to environmental sustainability within its customer charter. Is an EFL Green Clubs member.

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Public transport (rail and bus) travel to St James Park is promoted on the club’s website.

Drinks in the Centre Spot Bar are served in reusable cups as the club attempts to reduce its single use plastic. A £1 deposit is required and supporters can either keep the cup or return it for the deposit back.

Paper, glass, cans, plastics and cardboard is disposed of and recycled through a registered collector. Exeter City Football Club (ECFC) and Exeter City Council’s innovative recycling scheme, Cans4City, which encourages Exeter football fans to recycle used drink cans whilst also raising money for charity, has collected more than 12.5 tonnes of aluminium packaging – equivalent to 700,000 cans.

Rainwater is harvested at the Clifford Hill Training Ground.

Cheddar & Onion Pasty (Vegetarian) and Chunk Roast Veg Pasty (Vegan) pies are available in all kiosks and the Centre Spot bar.

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Supported WWF’s 2023 #WorldWithoutNature campaign by removing the nature elements from the club’s crest for the day. Exeter City Community Trust encouraged fans to get involved in a Planet League competition via its Facebook page.

Has a reference to environmental sustainability in its customer charter.

Renewable energy is part of the club’s plan when it renews its energy provider in the future.

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A downloadable ‘Travel Plan 2022/23’ on the website promotes walking and cycling to the Montgomery Waters Meadow. Cycle racks are provided at each corner of the stadium. The Travel Plan also covers bus, coach and rail travel services to the Montgomery Water Meadow. Train and bus travel to the Montgomery Waters Meadow is also promoted via a ‘First Time Fans’ webpage on the club’s website.

In October 2022, the club launched a trial of reusable cups.

Recycling bins have been placed around the stadium.

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Wrights pies have a veggie sausage roll at the stadium. Hospitality menus include vegan/vegetarian options including vegetable lasagne, mushroom lasagne with warm tomato and potato salad (v) as well as a vegetable moussaka (v). Catering for scholars includes vegan and vegetarian options.

There is an allotment space next to the Fan Zone. This is used to grow vegetables, plants and flowers by some of the Foundation’s projects.

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This season, the club will have an environmental sustainability ambassador who is a player. The club also has a board representative as part of the Foundation who leads on environmental sustainability, who is also a member of the club. The Foundation actively encourages fans to carry out planet saving activities and support Shrewsbury Town Football Club in Planet League tournaments.

Is an EFL Green Clubs member.

Solar panels have been installed on the South and East Stands at Oakwell.

LED lights have been installed at Oakwell.

Train travel to Oakwell is promoted on the club’s website.

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‘Get Wurst’will be the club’s guest vendor in the East Stand lower for the remainder of the 22/23 campaign and offers vegan options. Situated in the club’s CK Beckett South Stand, Yorkshire-based brewery ‘SALT’ have a presence in the concourse and sell their craft beers to Reds supporters. SALT is also available in Rimmington's.

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Reds in The Community actively promoted its joint participation with the Club in Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ competition. Staff took part in a litter pick alongside a range of organisations across the town centre. In April 2022, the club’s Reds in The Community promoted World Earth Day (22nd April) via a page on its website.

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Walking and train travel routes to the Mazuma Stadium can be found in a ‘First Time Fans Matchday Guide’ on the club’s website. Cycle parking racks are provided at each corner of the stadium. In partnership with the Shrimps Trust, the club will provide coach travel for all away games of the 2022/23 campaign. Travel is direct from the Mazuma Stadium to the away stadium.

Free female sanitary products are now available at the Mazuma Stadium. The club has opted for plastic-free Aunt Flow period products, made from 100% organic cotton (no synthetics, chemicals or dyes) and designed to use minimum packaging.

The Shrimps has joined forces with ICT Reverse with the business becoming the club's Official IT Disposal Partner. Think Recycling has been working closely with the club since the start of the 2021/22 season on ways to reduce the club’s carbon footprint and increase levels of recycling.

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Within the concourse menu, the club offers a Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Vegetable Pie (vegan). Morecambe FC’s Hospitality Silver, Gold, Platinum, Vegetarian and Soup Menus include numerous vegetarian options.

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The club has a reference to environmental sustainability within its customer charter.

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LED Lighting has been installed at the stadium and the training facility, which has a lifetime of up to 100,000 hours and has cut wattage by 70%.

A ‘Match Day’ page on the website includes directions from the railway station to the stadium by foot.

The club’s 2022/23 home and away shirts have been made from 100% recycled polyester, ethically sourced, fully traceable and responsibly produced.

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A pie/pasty (V) can be purchased from the refreshment bars around the ground. The Coffee Corner in the Main Stand of the stadium offers sustainably sourced hot drinks including decaf coffee and a variety of teas with Vegan, Gluten Free and non-dairy products available.

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Encouraged its fans to support the club and the Peterborough United Foundation in Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ competition.

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Public transport (train, bus and tram) travel to the Highbury Stadium is promoted on the club’s website.

The club’s home and away shirts have been made from Eco8 material, a high-tech polyester made from up to 8 recycled plastic bottles.

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At the club’s training complex at Poolfoot Farm, The Crossbar restaurant offers an extensive breakfast menu with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.

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Encouraged its fans to support the Fleetwood Town Community Trust in Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ competition by taking action on climate change. The club’s under 18’s took part in a community clean up around the local area with Wyre Borough Council, staff from the club as well as volunteers at the club’s training complex at Poolfoot Farm.

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Public transport travel (train and bus) to the Wham Stadium is promoted on the club’s website.

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Accrington Stanley Community Trust promoted Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ on the club's website.

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Train travel to The Completely-Suzuki Stadium is promoted on the club’s website. Coaches run to all Cheltenham Town first team fixtures.

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The Cheltenham Town Community Trust encouraged its fans to sign up to Planet League’s ‘Planet League Cup’ and help the Trust in the competition.

Club has chosen not to take part in the review.

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Club has chosen not to take part in the review.

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Club has chosen not to take part in the review.

Club has chosen not to take part in the review.

Club has chosen not to take part in the review.

Club has chosen not to take part in the review.

Club has chosen not to take part in the review.

Club has chosen not to take part in the review.