The Climate of Sport
The Climate of Sport is your weekly fast-take on the biggest stories in sport, through the lens of forces reshaping the game. From extreme weather to sustainability, and the business realities behind it, we break down what’s happening, what it means, and why it matters for sports organisations, athletes, leagues, sponsors, investors, fans and participants.
Sport is entering a new era. Climate impacts are already affecting how events are played, scheduled, and delivered, while sustainability is becoming central to governance, funding, and commercial strategy. For those working in the sport ecosystem, investors, and leaders, understanding these shifts isn’t optional, it’s essential. This podcast gives you the context behind the headlines and a front-row seat to the biggest changes shaping the future of sport.
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The Climate of Sport
with guests, Tom Barnard and Keith Davidson
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Join Claire as she speaks with legal experts on the legal, regulatory, risk, commercial, financial and legislative impacts for sports not taking the appropriate action when it comes to climate, sustainability and the environment.
Tom Barnard and Keith Davidson, both Partners at UK-based law firm, Irwin Mitchell respectively give commerical litigation and environmental advice to sports across all of these areas.
An episode to listen to, and share widely with your commercial, legal and risk teams. One not to miss.
Some of the legislation and a report mentioned that you might wish to look up:
- Nielsen Trust in Advertising report reference: https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2022/sports-sponsorships-are-raising-more-than-just-brand-awareness/
- 2022 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (mandatory ESG reporting and includes scope 3 emissions): https://www.cdsb.net/what-we-do/policy-work/eu-sustainability-reporting
- 2022 Proposal for Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (human rights and environmental due diligence on own operations and value chain): https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/doing-business-eu/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence_en
- 2023 International Sustainability Standards Board launched IFRS S1 sustainability accounting standard and IFRS S2 climate-related disclosures (includes scope 3 emissions): https://www.ifrs.org/projects/completed-projects/2023/general-sustainability-related-disclosures/
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