Episodes
Claire talks with Director of Fan Experience and Sustainability at the Philadelphia Eagles, Norman Vossschulte. An upbeat and positive chat about the work the Eagles are doing, being innovative and open-minded when approaching sustainability in sport, getting the right partners around you and staying humble. #sportpositive #climateofsport
Published 06/03/22
This week Claire chats with Roger McClendon, Executive Director of Green Sports Alliance. A great conversation which touches on climate justice, community and working locally, enabling leadership and holding people accountable in our bid to put sustainability at the heart of sport. Lots of info about the upcoming Green Sports Alliance Summit too, taking place 21-23 June. #climateofsport #sportpositive
Published 05/27/22
This week Claire is joined by 2x Olympian and Founder of Racing To Zero, Seyi Smith. A fascinating conversation from an athlete and engineering and environmental expert that hits many incredible topics including advocacy, hypocrisy, policy, overcoming barriers and Star Trek. Yes you read that right. One not to be missed. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport
Published 05/20/22
This week Claire chats with Katie Cross, Founder of Pledgeball about engaging sports fans on the environment via a pledging mechanism. A great conversation that touches on fan engagement, the research/data behind the value of making pledges, regulations and licensing, eco-anxiety and the potential to drive radical change. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport
Published 05/12/22
Claire talks with Aileen McManamon, Founder of 5T Sports and OG/Godmother/Coach of the sustainable sport movement. With a discussion that focusses predominantly on brand strategy, partnerships and sponsors, it's one not to miss. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport
Published 05/06/22
Claire chats with Sky Sports presenter, David Garrido about his journey to being a sustainability champion, the role of broadcasters in sports taking action on climate change to bring more content to the fore, his upcoming football and climate documentary, common themes from his sport and sustainability interviews and more. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport
Published 04/29/22
For our Earth Day episode, who else could Claire speak to but the godfather of the sustainable sports movement; Dr Allen Hershkowitz, Founding Director at Sport and Sustainability International. Listen to hear Allen's journey on sustainability in U.S. sport, from NRDC to toilet paper to Robert Redford, Superbowl adverts, what net zero means, gender equality and more.
Published 04/22/22
Claire chats with former GB Rower, Melissa Wilson about her latest initiative, Athletes of the World, the role of athletes in sports taking action on climate change, how to drive behaviour change, the power of collective action, education and more. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport
Published 04/14/22
This episode is gold. Claire is joined by Dr Jessica Murfree of Texas A&M University, and the conversation goes from environmental impacts on major sports events, to the FIFA World Cup and the future of mega sports events, to climate justice and beyond. A must listen. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport
Published 04/08/22
This week Claire chats with Joie Leigh, Former GB and England Hockey Player and Sustainability Coordinator at Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. A really interesting and candid chat around Joie's journey as an athlete and then into a sustainability role in sport, touching on the evolution of the sport and sustainability industry, challenges athletes face when speaking on broader topics, purpose and mental health. #ClimateofSport #SportPositive
Published 04/01/22
This week Claire is joined by Dr Brian McCullough of Texas A&M University and The Sport Ecology Group. Brian is one of leading global academics on sport and sustainability and they discuss everything from the environmental impact of sport organisations, strategies to implement environmental initiatives, and how data can be used to promote behavioural change among sport spectators and participants. Enjoy! #ClimateofSport #SportPositive
Published 03/25/22
This week we are joined by Planet Super League Co-Founder, Tom Gribbin. PSL tournaments engage football fans to undertake positive environmental actions in their own lives, and Claire and Tom discuss all things fan engagement on sustainability, including unexpected learnings, scaling a small business that is supporting sport on it's journey in sustainability and more. Enjoy! #ClimateofSport #SportPositive
Published 03/18/22
This week Claire is chatting to Sectors Engagement Lead at UNFCCC, Lindita Xhaferi Salihu, about Sports for Climate Action Framework. How it started, progress made, challenges and opportunities for sports organisations and what is next. Enjoy! #TheClimateofSport #SportPositive
Published 03/11/22
This week Claire speaks with Paralympian sailor, Alexandra Rickham, soon to take up her role as Head of Sustainability at World Sailing. Hear Alexandra's perspective on sustainability in sailing, as an athlete as well as environmental professional. #ClimateofSport #sportpositive
Published 03/03/22
This week Claire chats to Sheila Nguyen, CEO of Sport Environment Alliance, based in Australia. The conversation includes the biggest concerns for sports organisations in Oz, community/grassroots sport, the role of Government and sponsorship pops up again! #SportPositive #TheClimateOfSport
Published 02/24/22
Claire speaks with Lew Blaustein of EcoAthletes and GreenSportsBlog about the biggest recent stories in sport x sustainability, including the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, sustainability at the Super Bowl, Pat Cummins launching Cricket for Climate and sponsorship news from Australia. Topical and with a lot of ground covered, what are your perspectives on these issues?#sportpositive #theclimateofsport
Published 02/17/22
Claire is joined by pro-Beach Volleyball player, Jeremy Casebeer, to get an athlete-advocate's perspective on driving positive impact. Topics include travel, sponsorship, being authentic and how to get started. #sportpositive
Published 02/11/22
Feat. Dr Maddy Orr; on industry progress, squaring the circle of sustainable growth, the environmental impact of sports, fan engagement and why we need to start telling happy ever after stories in sport and climate action.
Published 02/04/22
Kicking off the podcast with The Sustainability Report Founder, Matthew Campelli.
Topics covered include fan engagement, the role of athletes, sponsorship, training and education and collaboration.
#sportpositive #theclimateofsport
Published 01/26/22