At Strive by STX, we believe in the power of sports to inspire positive change and lead the way towards a more sustainable future. This 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 towards helping the members of the Green Sports Alliance on their decarbonization journey.
The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where people live and play. The Green Sports Alliance convenes professional sports leagues, sports 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, it leads the embrace of renewable energy, waste diversion, water efficiency, and environmentally preferable practices. Through its marquee event greening division, The Green Sports Alliance delivers best-in-class sustainable productions to minimize environmental impacts and maximize community legacies, driving scalability and replications across the industry.
"We are excited to announce a meaningful collaboration with Strive by STX. 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. Together, we aim to inspire lasting change and pave the way for a greener, healthier more responsible future." – Roger McClendon, Executive Director of Green Sports Alliance.
As we explained in this blog post, the sports sector has a big challenge ahead. It not only has a significant carbon footprint, but it is also highly impacted by climate change. Therefore, through this partnership, Strive by STX will leverage its expertise and resources to support the members of the Green Sports Alliance in their sustainability goals.
We will assist Green Sports Alliance members by providing tailored solutions and strategies to achieve their decarbonization targets. Our team of experts will collaborate closely with sports organizations, helping them identify and implement sustainable practices, and renewable energy and carbon offsetting solutions. By integrating sustainable initiatives into their operations, these sports organizations can reduce their impact and drive positive change within their business and communities.
“The sports sector holds immense potential to inspire and engage fans worldwide. 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. We are thrilled to be part of this change and honored to be working with Green Sports Alliance.” – Austin C. Wentworth, Head of North America at Strive by STX.
