Green Sports Alliance Webinar: Return on Investment of Sustainability and Sports

Can sustainability in sports be a win for both the planet and the bottom line? What’s the true ROI of going green in the sports industry? Join Diego Espinosa—former Wall Street portfolio manager and founder of Voiz Academy (https://www.voiz.academy/) —as he leads a dynamic discussion with Danielle Doza (Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA), Antonio Vizcaya Abdo (17 Sports, LinkedIn Top Voice) and Christine Cavallo (UN Global Compact, US Rowing), on how they’re turning sustainability into a profitable, game-changing strategy. Gain valuable insights on how to make the business case for sustainability and confidently present it to your company.

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More about the panelists:

• Danielle Doza, Vice President of Sustainability and Environmental Services for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group, the first dedicated senior level sustainability position in the NBA. At the Cavs, Danielle works across the company on sustainable operations, procurement, and reporting, supporting the marketing and communications teams, and integrating sustainability into partnership development. Danielle was previously recognized by Sports Business Journal as "One to Watch" for women in sports and sustainability. Prior to joining the Cavs, Danielle was a corporate sustainability consultant, where she helped manufacturing and consumer product companies with sustainability strategy development, reporting, and project-based challenges. This work included helping clients better avoid sending waste to landfill in operations, identifying alternative packaging and product material options, engaging employees on sustainability, developing appropriate responses for customer and stakeholder communication, and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and other social and environmental impacts.

• Antonio Vizcaya Abdo, Corporate Sustainability Professor at UNAM and a Senior Account Manager with 17 Sport, an impact consultancy operating at the intersection of sports, business, and purpose. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and professor at UNAM, Antonio is dedicated to making sustainability actionable and accessible through cross-industry collaboration and education. Antonio is also a Senior Account Manager at 17 Sport, a pioneering impact-driven sports marketing and consulting company. 17 Sport enables brands, sports properties, and athletes to drive brand relevance and business growth by building authentic, trusting connections with their audiences across topics such as gender, disability, climate action, and other emerging issues.

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• Christine Cavallo s a standout in both her professional and athletic pursuits. She is a dedicated member of the USRowing Team and has competed at the Rowing Olympic Trials. Her unique blend of high-performance athletics and climate expertise provides invaluable insights into how the private sector can be a critical driver of climate action and stability. Christine leads large-cap engagement for the United Nations Global Compact. The UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, and participants in the US network alone represent more than $5 trillion in combined revenue-- or 18% of US GDP. As the Engagement Manager at the UN Global Compact Network USA, Christine works with companies to enable their efforts and drive sustainable transitions via the private sector. Christine is also an ambassador for the WWF's Healthy Waters Alliance: a partnership between WWF and World Rowing, a collective effort to protect Healthy Waters, ecosystems, and biodiversity, addressing climate change.

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• ​Diego Espinosa is the CEO and Co-founder of Voiz Academy, where he leverages his extensive background in higher education, Wall Street, and consulting to train professionals at all stages in climate and ESG. Diego's career highlights include being the No. 1-ranked Analyst at Morgan Stanley, managing $10 billion in Global Equity assets for DWS-Scudder, and hiring and training a European Research team as a Research Director for Alliance Bernstein.​As an Adjunct Finance Professor, Diego designed and taught innovative project-based courses, drawing from his Wharton MBA in Finance and B.S. in Environmental Engineering. His experience in consulting and deep understanding of the pain points faced by professionals aspiring to work in climate enabled him to design Voiz Academy's climate upskilling programs. These programs equip professionals with the skills and experience needed to excel in the interview process and perform effectively from day one on the job.​Diego's holistic approach ensures that Voiz Academy graduates are not only well-versed in climate and ESG topics but also possess the practical know-how to make an immediate impact in their roles. His vision is to create a workforce that is prepared to tackle the pressing environmental challenges of our time, driving meaningful change and promoting sustainable practices across industries.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Green Sports Alliance and Voiz Academy for actionable insights on how sustainability investments in sports can drive lasting impact both on and off the field.

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