Football sustainability news & views
Championing Climate Action: A Milestone Year
The Women’s World Cup project not only showcased the power of collaboration but also earned Sofie Junge Pedersen the Marcus Rashford Award at the World Football Summit.
Environment doesn't make the cut for Independent Football Regulator
The Government’s plans for a new independent regulator for English football were outlined in the King’s Speech at last month, but climate didn’t even make the bench.
Government Policy must not fail to Educate and Raise Awareness of Climate Change
The UK Government released details on the response to its consultation on a proposed new independent regulator of football last week, but with no mention of environmental sustainability.
Empowering the Next Generation with the Arsenal Academy
Football for Future joined forces with Arsenal Academy to host climate education workshops, creating a space for young players to engage with the fundamentals of climate change and the natural sciences.
Supporting the Irish FA's Sustainability Journey
We look at our two day workshop with the Irish FA were we shared knowledge and recommendations on climate change and the role football has going forward.
Q&A: Our World Cup campaign is not perfect
Following our campaign launch, we take a transparent look at the complexities of creating a sustainable game.
44 World Cup Stars Take Part In Biggest Player-Led Climate Action In Football History
Supported by FFF and Common Goal, players from four different countries are taking responsibility for the environmental impact of their flights to and from the tournament.
FFF go to Glastonbury Music Festival!
Our Founder Elliot Arthur-Worsop hosted a panel at the Speakers Forum, alongside New Zealand international Katie Rood and Wycombe Wanderers midfielder David Wheeler.
FFF and Common Goal launch Climate Champions Community
The Climate Champions are going on a journey filled with continued development from climate-curious individuals, to informed activists, through a series of workshops and trainings around climate awareness and action.
Flooding Football Shirts to Raise Awareness of Climate Change
The Climate Clubs collective are highlighting the 23 football clubs at risk of flooding by 2050, by redesigning their shirts to convey a powerful message.
Sport Positive Leagues release EFL Sustainability Rankings
This week Sports Positive Leagues has released the EFL 2022 Matrix, which charts the sustainability efforts of clubs in the Championship, League One, and League Two. This new initiative represents the organisation’s efforts to encourage environmental responsibility across all levels of professional football.
FFF delivers talk at the University of Oxford on World Wildlife Day
FFF were delighted to be invited to deliver a talk on climate action and environmental sustainability in football at the University of Oxford. Barney Weston, Co-Founder and Co-Director of FFF, delivered the talk at the School of Geography and the Environment.
A recap on Green Football Weekend
The first weekend of February was the first annual Green Football Weekend. This saw more than 80 football clubs participating in a coordinated action plan to promote environmental sustainability. As well as Wolves launching their One Pack, One Planet pledge, there was fantastic engagement and support across the beautiful game, making GFW the biggest ever weekend for climate awareness in the footballing world.
Over 60 matches called off due to frozen pitches in January cold snap (2023)
FFF research has identified at least 60 matches across the English football pyramid postponed due to freezing weather conditions in January.
Wolves launch One Pack, One Planet sustainability commitments in partnership with FFF
Wolves have an ambition to be industry leaders in environmental sustainability. Their new sustainability campaign - One Pack, One Planet - seeks to maximise the club’s positive pawprint in the city of Wolverhampton and globally.
Wolves fan survey shows supporters passion for environmental sustainability
Do you feel that your football club has a responsibility to raise awareness of climate change? With Green Football Weekend around the corner, 70% of Wolves supporters think so.
Football For Future delivers sustainability workshop to West Ham United Foundation
Football For Future (FFF) were delighted to work with West Ham United Foundation recently to deliver a climate-focused educational workshop for staff, supporting the launch of their environmental sustainability policy and action plan.
FFF Climate Workshop in Doha, Qatar
Football For Future partnered with Generation Amazing to deliver a workshop to young people from around the world as part of the Generation Amazing Youth Festival. One week before the FIFA World Cup 2022 commenced, 24 participants took part in our Climate Change, Sustainability and Football Crash Course in Doha.
Football for Future partner with Sussex County FA
We’re pleased to announce that FFF have partnered with Sussex County FA, to help shed light on the climate crises threatening our game.
FFF Visions: An Environmentally Sustainable World Cup
Football is universal and the World Cup is its greatest stage. However, we cannot ignore that the environmental impact of the World Cup is monumental. The challenge is well understood. But what are the solutions?