Policy and Commitment
- Is an EFL Green Clubs Member. https://www.efl.com/-more/efl-green-clubs/
Clean/Renewable Energy
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Energy Efficiency
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Sustainable Transport
- Public transport (bus and train) travel to the Memorial Stadium is promoted on the club’s website. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/fans/travel-and-parking/
- 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.
https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/fans/travel-and-parking/ - A fan survey conducted over the summer of 2019 saw supporters ask for a Park ‘n’ Ride service, or dedicated bus service. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2020/january/gas-travel-launch/
- 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. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2020/january/gas-travel-launch/
- Bristol Rovers requested for fans to complete an online survey to see where the demand for travel was geographically located and to determine route capacity. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2020/january/gas-travel-launch/
- Gas Travel proposed an introductory offer to charge £8 per person per return trip for the first five home fixtures. After the introductory games, there was a slight increase in the price. There are discounts for children that use the service. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2020/january/gas-travel-launch/
Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal
- Ahead of the start of the 2018/19 campaign, the club committed to removing single use-plastics. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2018/june/roverscommittoreducingsingleuseplastic/
- 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. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2018/june/roverscommittoreducingsingleuseplastic/
- Both the cups and burger trays that supporters see around the ground on a match day will be 100% compostable. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2018/june/roverscommittoreducingsingleuseplastic/
- In addition, straws used will either be 100% paper or PLA manufactured. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2018/june/roverscommittoreducingsingleuseplastic/
- Is the first UK football club to support the Plastic Free Pint campaign, spearheaded by A Plastic Planet, and is calling for a ban on plastic cups at all grounds. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2023/january/plastic-cups-ban/
- All cold beverages are served in paper cups which are collected and recycled following each game. The club estimates the swap will mean over a tonne of plastic waste will be saved from landfills every season. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2023/january/plastic-cups-ban/
- The club’s home and away shirts are made from Macron Eco Fabrics – a thread which is 100% PET recycled polyester and is certified by Global Recycle Standard. Each shirt is made with 13 500ml recycled bottles and are packed in recycled polybags which are made from 100% recycled low density polyethylene. https://brfcdirect.co.uk/collections/home-kit/products/adult-home-shirt-2022-23 https://brfcdirect.co.uk/collections/away-kit/products/adult-away-shirt-2022-23
Waste Management
- The club uses Too Good To Go to reduce surplus food on matchdays. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2022/february/too-good-to-go/
Water Efficiency
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Plant based/low carbon food
- The Phat Pasty Company provides a selection of vegan products for fans. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2022/june/shining-a-light-on-catering/
Biodiversity
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Education
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Communication and Engagement
- Participates in the Pledgeball League and encourages its supporters to make pledges and save the most carbon emissions. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2022/september/rovers-launch-pledgeball/
- Participated in Planet League’s CUP26 and ‘Planet League Cup’ competitions. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2021/september/cup-26-climate-change/
- Invited a local amateur to The Quarters Training Ground to train with first team goalkeeper coach Jed Ward and Tony Warner. Organised as part of Smart Energy GB and EFL’s ‘Save Like a Pro’ campaign, the session also advised how the footballer could control energy off the pitch such as getting a smart meter installed at home. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2021/september/save-like-a-pro-smart-energy/
Additional information
Information sourced directly from Bristol Rovers F.C website and third party websites
Information updated 07 March, 2023.
