Green Sports Alliance
Playing for the
Next Generation
Leveraging the cultural & market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we work, live and play.
Join a worldwide network of sustainability thought leaders
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Membership Benefits
Step into a world where your passion for sports drives sustainable change. As a member of the Green Sports Alliance, you join a network committed to pioneering eco-friendly practices in the sports industry.
Institutionalize sustainability
Access leading business products & innovation
Develop campaigns & activations
Promote and tell your stories
Become recognized as a leader
Network, learn, and become inspired at events
Engage stakeholders
Access subject matter expertise
Join the network and enjoy the benefits
Members benefit from sharing best
practices, inspiring the industry to improve and affect change across environmental and social responsibility.
Professional Sport Standard
- Receive Eight (8) Best-Practice Webinars
- Two (2) Green Sports Alliance Staff check-in sessions
- 25% discount off full-price registration to the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit (limit 2)
- Access to the Green Sports Alliance's Member Community portal (coming soon)
- Access to Play to Zero platform
- Manual sustainability data entry assistance
- One (1) Member Feature in newsletter & social media platforms
- Opportunity to amplify Member initiatives through Green Sports Alliance's media platforms
- Facilitated introductions to Green Sports Alliance's sport and corporate members
- Support for sustainability initiatives, related programs and strategies
- Green Sports Alliance to assist in discovering pilot, in-kind, or initial opportunities for sports members
- Green Sports Alliance assistance in vetting potential solution providers
- Priority access for speaking opportunities during Green Sports Alliance events like the Annual Summit, Symposiums, & webinars.
- Priority inclusion in Green Sports Alliance resources like playbooks & case Studies.
- In person or virtual networking sessions with potential for regional-specific sessions
Professional Sport Premier
- Two (2) additional Green Sports Alliance Staff check-in sessions (4 total)
- One (1) Complimentary Summit Pass and two (2) 50% discounted registration off full-price registration to the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit (limit 2)
- In-depth research and guidance on sustainability solutions with communications support to avoid green-washing
- Leadership position in marketing and communications from Green Sports Alliance channels
Collegiate Sport Starter
- Eight (8) Best Practice Webinars
- Quarterly Check-Ins with Green Sports Alliance Membership Services Staff
- One (1) 25% Discount off full-price Registration to Annual Summit
- Additional Discount for Student Registrations Available
- Access to general campus insights
- Access to Play to Zero platform
- Access to the Green Sports Alliance Member Community portal (coming soon)
- One (1) Member Feature in newsletter + social media platforms
- Opportunity to amplify Member initiatives through Green Sports Alliance media platforms
- Green Sports Alliance to assist in discovering pilot, in-kind, or initial opportunities for collegiate members.
- Green Sports Alliance assistance in vetting potential solution providers
- Priority access for speaking opportunities during Green Sports Alliance events like the Annual Summit, Symposiums, & webinars.
- Priority inclusion in Green Sports Alliance resources like playbooks & case Studies.
- Facilitated introductions to Green Sports Alliance sport and corporate members
- Support and thought leadership for sustainability initiatives, outreach, and related programs and strategies
Collegiate Sport Standard
All Collegiate Starter Membership Benefits listed
- Bi-Monthly Check-Ins with Green Sports Alliance Membership Services Staff
- One (1) 50% Discount off full-price Registration to Annual Summit (replaces Starter benefit)
- Opportunity to access capabilities including Advisory Services and Event Greening
- Manual sustainability data entry assistance.
Collegiate Sport Premier
All Collegiate Starter and Standard Membership Benefits listed
- One (1) Complimentary Registration to Annual Summit (replaces Standard benefit)
- Three (3) Hours of Advisory Services with Green Sports Alliance Staff Members
Nonprofit
All Corporate Membership Benefits listed with **exception to (1) complimentary GSA Summit ticket
- **One (1) 50% discounted ticket for a non-profit representative to attend the GSA Summit
Corporate
- 'Member Feature' in Green Sports Alliance's monthly newsletter, website listing, and social media highlight
- Access to Green Sports Alliance leadership team insights on topics such as brand positioning and market fit
- Opportunity to promote and share press releases, partnership announcements, and innovation through Green Sports Alliance channels
- Green Sports Alliance to assist in discovering pilot, in-kind, or initial opportunities for corporate and nonprofit members
- Priority access for inclusion in webinars, playbooks, case studies, and Green Sports Alliance Symposiums
- Facilitated introductions to Green Sports Alliance sports, entertainment, collegiate, nonprofit, and corporate members
- One (1) complimentary ticket for company representative to attend the Green Sports Alliance Summit (value: $850+)
- Discounted sponsorships, exhibitor booths, & tickets for Green Sports Alliance Summit and Symposiums
- Access to exclusive networking opportunities
- Access to the Green Sports Alliance Member Community portal (coming soon)
- Permitted use of Green Sports Alliance logo, within provided brand guidelines
- Access to Green Sports Alliance Board of Directors
Play to Zero Partner
'Includes all Corporate Network benefits
- 'Partner Feature' in the Alliance monthly newsletter, website listing, and social media highlight
- Fully customized partnership package with a range of benefits including, but not limited to: co-developing a case study, webinar, or playbook featuring the company’s leadership within their chosen program area
- Priority for speaking opportunities, discounted sponsorships, exhibitor booths, and tickets for Green Sports Alliance Summits and Symposiums
- Facilitated introductions to the Alliance's sports, entertainment, collegiate, nonprofit, and corporate members
- On-going communications promoting company and relevant news across the Alliance digital media channels
- Two (2) complimentary tickets for company representatives to attend the Green Sports Alliance Summit ($1,600+ value)
Sports Greening Movement Partner
'Includes all Play to Zero Partner -and- Corporate Network benefits
- 'Partner Feature' in the Green Sports Alliance's monthly newsletter, website listing, and social media highlight
- For organizations that want to go above and beyond to advance the sports greening movement, we offer a customized strategic partnership and relationship facilitation service
- Annual partners at this level receive a comprehensive package of advisory and strategic services mixing expertise in sustainability, sponsorship, business development, and sports
- Some examples of co-branded asset collaboration include Playbooks, Case Study Series, Marketing Campaigns, Webinars, Podcasts, and Symposiums
Membership FAQ
All membership options are 12 months long with an opportunity for renewal at the end of your membership cycle.
Green Sports Leaders & Sustainable Solutions Providers: As a collection of more than 230 leagues, teams, universities, colleges, venues, companies, and nonprofits, the Green Sports Alliance helps its members reach sustainability goals and advance programs through direct support and facilitated networking across the sports and entertainment industry. Members benefit from sharing best practices, inspiring the industry to improve and affect change across environmental and social responsibility.
Join us in Boston, MA for our Strategy & Revenue Generation Playbook Symposium
"Green Sports Alliance is the foremost leader in fostering a community focused on collective responsibility and stewardship for the environment through the platform of sports. We approach our operations, storytelling, and infrastructure improvements with a forward-thinking mindset to align sustainability as a pillar in our decision making processes. The collaboration and learning opportunities afforded through Green Sports Alliance, continue to challenge us to redefine the way we go about our business and create new occasions to advance sustainable initiatives."
Jordan Enke
Senior Vice President, Stadium Operations
"The Green Sports Alliance's support and promotion of compostable food service ware and food waste strategies has played a crucial role in establishing Zero Waste practices in sports venues. GSA's leadership has significantly advanced sustainability in professional and collegiate arenas."
Doug Kunnemann
Business Development Leader
"I recommend Green Sports Alliance to partners, professionals in the space, colleagues, and those interested in getting into the space. It is a fantastic network for the green sports world."
Aly Criscuolo
Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Director
"The Green Sports Alliance has been instrumental in guiding the Kansas City Chiefs on our sustainability journey. The organization’s wealth of knowledge and collaborative efforts with various sports entities provides valuable insights into best practices. The passion and dedication of their staff clearly make a positive impact, inspiring others to join the movement towards a more sustainable sports industry."
Jarrod Gravatt
Recycling Supervisor
"The Green Sports Alliance is an incredible organization that brings sustainability experts, critical resources and invaluable solutions to a much needed industry of sports and entertainment. With a shared mission at Wicked Kitchen, we have been honored to be the food sponsor to the annual Alliance summits, putting plant based food in the center of the sustainability conversation."
Chad Sarno
CoFounder
