The eyes of the world are glued to the English Premier League and whoever’s got a message to send out to the world is highly aware of this fact. This is why football in England is such a powerful tool to raise awareness of problems that concern everyone.Fans will be urged to travel to the stadium via bicycle or public transport and eat only vegan food when Spurs host Chelsea in the Premier League on 19 September. It is part of a plan to make the game the world’s first net-zero carbon fixture at the elite level. The clubs are working with broadcaster Sky to cut emissions around the match.Fans will be encouraged to: 🚋 Use public transport🌱 Choose a plant-based food option♻️ Recycle waste#GameZero pic.twitter.com/pPk8NPbDIh— Sky Sports (@SkySports) September 6, 2021 Fans will also be urged to take positive steps to reduce their own carbon footprint. Both sets of players will arrive at the stadium on coaches powered by biofuel and will be drinking water from more sustainable cartons rather than plastic bottles. Food kiosks inside the stadium will also be offering a large selection of plant-based food options so fans can make a more sustainable choice.’Net zero’ is achieved when direct emissions associated with the match – fan and employee travel, energy use of the stadium, production of food and drink – are reduced as much as possible. Also, the remainder is neutralised through natural projects. These can include investing in organisations that plant trees or charities that help clean oceans, or by contributing to projects exploring more ways to produce renewable energy.19 September: (3.80) Tottenham (3.35) Chelsea (2.05)Earlier in 2021, Tottenham were named the Premier League’s greenest club after they topped a table measuring the sustainability of all 20 top-flight sides. They recently signed up to the United Nations’ Sports for Climate Action framework, which gives sports organisations a set of targets to reach to make themselves more sustainable businesses.Chairman Daniel Levy said the club was delighted to be part of the green movement.”We are delighted to be the chosen on this ground-breaking initiative that will demonstrate the role our game can play in addressing the urgent issue of climate change. As the Premier League’s greenest club, Tottenham Hotspur is passionate about our planet – we look forward to showcasing our wide range of sustainable measures that are already in place and encouraging our fans to take simple actions that can make a huge difference.”Any remaining carbon footprint will be offset – Sky is working with Natural Capital Partners to restore natural carbon sinks, supporting a community reforestation in East Africa & creating new UK native woodlands. Sky & Spurs will also plant trees near the stadium later in 2021. pic.twitter.com/Mzk5qbyqgy— David Garrido (@SkySportsDavid) September 6, 2021 The net-zero fixture is being supported by the UK government, which hosts the COP26 UN climate change conference in Glasgow in November.
