2023 GSA Summit
Intention, Action, Impact.
Climate Pledge Arena
Relive the highlights
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Award Winners
Seattle Sounders FC
Play to Zero Innovation Award
Seattle Kraken and Under One Roof Foundation
Play to Zero Innovation Award
University of Georgia
Play to Zero Innovation Award
Miami Heat and Broward County Schools
Play to Zero Innovation Award
Waste Management Phoenix Open
Play to Zero Waste Champion Award
Play to Zero Energy Champion Award
Play to Zero Water Leader Award
Allegiant Stadium
Play to Zero Waste Leader Award
Portland Trailblazers/Moda Center
Play to Zero Energy Champion Award
Ohio State University
Play to Zero Waste Champion Award
World Surf League
Play to Zero Waste Leader Award
Play to Zero Energy Champion Award
Kansas City Chiefs/Arrowhead Stadium
Play to Zero Waste Player Award
Philadelphia Eagles/Lincoln Financial Field
Play to Zero Energy Champion Award
Austin FC/Q2 Stadium
Play to Zero Waste Leader Award
Play to Zero Energy Player Award
Minnesota United FC/Allianz Field
Play to Zero Waste Player Award
Scott Jenkins
Co-Founder, Green Sports Alliance
Green Sports Alliance Legacy Award
Highlights and impacts from the summit
This report highlights the progress and milestones reached by our members and partners, underscoring the powerful role of sports in driving environmental change.
2023 Summit Series
Partnerships are Key to Moving Fast and Moving the Needle
In Austin FC's third year of operations, they will highlight how they are working with Okapi Environmental Services to set baselines and make meaningful progress on Austin FC's sustainability 'expedition,' with a focus on the vital importance of data to manage what they measure.
Sports Journalism’s Vital Role: How to Include Climate Action and Social Justice in Sports Coverage
The realities of sports media coverage require us to develop innovative strategies that will ensure the commercial viability of news and information related to the work we are all doing. There has to be a way!
Ingredients for Successful Partnerships
You don't want to miss Chef Molly’s charisma and superb food as she sets the tone with Delaware North’s support to Front of House’s long-standing partnership with Chef and the scalable impact of Pepsi. These are the ingredients for a fantastic session!
A New Paradigm for Sponsorships: A Perspective from Germany
This one:one conversation will dive into the shifting business models and approach to sponsorships that are grounded in values of sustainability, responsibility, transparency and commitment. This is the 'north star' that guides every decision, including the selection of suppliers, partners and sponsors.
Building for the Next Generation - A Playbook on Green Building Leadership
With more than 25 new sports venues in process or scheduled for design/construction and many more to be remodeled over the coming years, venue owners and design-build partners have an incredible opportunity to deliver transformative change through the built environment.
Leaning Into What Athletes Care About and Where They Want Their Money to Go
Athletes want to have their money to address those things they care about whether it’s a financial contribution that builds capacity or impact investing in racial and social justice as part of their portfolio. Find out what NFL players are seeking with the NFL Players Association Financial Advisor.
Driving Progress in New and Already Developed Programs
Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, it started somewhere with the ideas and the intention. Then the hard work begins. From comprehensive measurement to implementation for impact reduction, transformation of organizational culture must happen in parallel to the technical aspects of sustainability.
Athletes/Artists and Brands: Leading with Authenticity, Purpose and Impact
Many athletes and artists are leading with purpose and want to leverage their positions for a purpose greater than themselves. These panelists offer a behind the scenes look at how they are working to make this possible.
You Could Have Named It Anything: Amazon & Climate Pledge Arena
Amazon launched its Climate Pledge with the goal of achieving net-zero a decade ahead of the Paris Climate Agreement. In investing in the naming rights of this arena, they could have named it anything. Hear about the work that went into naming this venue, “Climate Pledge Arena.
Opening Remarks from Roger McClendon at 2023 Green Sports Alliance Summit
Roger McClendon emphasizes the importance of leadership, collaboration, and social impact in the sports industry. Alex Meacham shares his journey of being inspired by basketball players like Michael Jordan and Roger McClendon, eventually playing for the University of Cincinnati like his idol.