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STRIVE by STX & Green Sports Alliance Strengthen Partnership for a Sustainable Future

– June 7, 2023

At STRIVE by STX we believe in the power of sports to inspire positive change and lead the way toward a more sustainable future. That is why STRIVE by STX, the climate action arm of STX Group, has renewed and strengthened its collaboration with the Green Sports Alliance. Our partnership aligns with our mission to create awareness and drive action to fight climate change. Together we will work to support members of the Green Sports Alliance on their decarbonization journey.

“This partnership signifies a remarkable stride towards fostering sustainability within the sports industry, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to catalyzing impactful transformations and spearheading decarbonization efforts with Play to Zero.”

Roger McClendon
Executive Director, Green Sports Alliance

The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where people live and play. It convenes professional sports leagues, governing bodies, colleges, teams, venues, their partners and millions of fans around meaningful change toward a more sustainable future.

Through the Play to Zero® program, the Alliance leads the embrace of renewable energy, waste diversion, water efficiency and environmentally preferable practices. Its marquee event greening division delivers best-in-class sustainable productions to minimize environmental impacts and maximize community legacies, driving scalability and replication across the industry.

“We are excited to announce a meaningful collaboration with STRIVE by STX. This partnership signifies a remarkable stride toward fostering sustainability within the sports industry, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to catalyzing impactful transformations and spearheading decarbonization efforts with Play to Zero. Together we aim to inspire lasting change and pave the way for a greener, healthier more responsible future.”

Roger McClendon, Executive Director, Green Sports Alliance

As we explained in a recent blog post, the sports sector faces a major challenge. It not only has a significant carbon footprint but is also highly impacted by climate change. Through this partnership STRIVE by STX will leverage its expertise and resources to support members of the Green Sports Alliance in reaching their sustainability goals.

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By embracing climate action and investing in sustainable practices, sports organizations can become catalysts for change, driving awareness and inspiring behavior change among their fans and stakeholders.

Austin Wentworth
Head of North America, STRIVE by STX

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