The Climate of Sport
Welcome to the The Climate of Sport podcast! In our new "Ask Me Anything" series, we are getting you answers on anything sport, sustainability, climate change, biodiversity or environmental justice related. Guided by host Claire Poole and her global network of industry leaders, tune in each week for your source of information and informed optimism. Subscribe and download now! You can join the conversation by submitting your question to hello@theclimateofsport.com, our website www.sportpositive.org/podcast or via our socials. #TheClimateOfSportAMA #TheClimateOfSport #SportPositive
Episodes
43 episodes
AMA #8: What role should technology play in sustainability and sport?
Today we explore the role of technology in supporting environmental sustainability efforts in sport, and how it has to be in lockstep with behaviour change if we are to see real impact
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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19:10
AMA #7: What is sport doing around recycling?
Today we take a look at the role of recycling in sport and explore if recycling is truly worthwhile. What sport is doing to tackle all the waste from food and drink, packaging, materials, apparel, merchandise,...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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35:22
AMA #6: How do you invest in sustainability in temporary events?
Today we highlight key elements to consider, from inventory, procurement, circularity, engaging your value chain, travel, community, legacy and learning from other industries to address: How do you invest in sustainability in temporary events?<...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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33:25
AMA #5: IWD 2024 - How can we invest in women to accelerate action?
Today we explore the scope and significance of investing in women as part of the Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress theme for International Women's Day 2024. From mentorship, supporting working mums, trainin...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:55
AMA #4: Empowering Climate-Conscious Athletes
Today we uncover how athletes who want to have a voice on climate can feel empowered, brave, and enabled to do so. Shout out to Simon for his questions and a huge thanks to experts Melissa Wilson, Emma Pocock,...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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29:37
AMA #3: Jobs, Recruitment and Training in Sports Sustainability
Today we're talking about what recruitment, training and job roles look like in the sports sector in two different ways. Firstly for leadership; is recruiting environmental experts better than training up curr...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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36:07
AMA #2: Where should clubs start?
Today we talk about how sports clubs can get started on their sports sustainability journey. From data collection, taking action, procurement, partnerships, connecting with internal colleagues and external experts and more. Thanks to Lauren fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:37
AMA #1: Grappling with the most sustainable avenue for sport vs. what is feasible
We're talking about grappling with balancing what you think will create the most sustainable outcome or what you want to do, versus what is feasible and probable. Thanks to Laura for the question and expert
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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19:35
with guests, Tom Barnard and Keith Davidson
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 Barn...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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56:24
with guest, Kim Stone
In this episode Claire speaks with Kim Stone, President of UBS Arena in New York. One for anybody working on sustainability at a stadium, arena or venue especially, Kim talks us through their new framework; Sustainable Brilliance and Community ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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39:55
The Sport Positive Summit 2023 Round Up, with Claire Poole and David Garrido
For this episode, Claire is joined by David Garrido, Presenter at Sky Sports - Lead Media Partner of Sport Positive Summit 2023 - to talk through big themes that came out of the Summit. In a bit of a pod takeover, David shares insights an...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:02:36
with guests, Bob Ramsak, Arttu Salonen and Steiner Hoen
It's an athletics bonanza! Join Claire who speaks in this episode to Bob Ramsak, Head of Sustainability at World Athletics; Steinar Hoen, Meeting Director, Bislett Games, Oslo and Arttu Salonen, Athlete coordinator, Sustainability lead, Paavo N...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:45
with guests, Chris Dickerson, Brianna Treat and Danielle Bedasse
Join Claire as she speaks to a group of incredible leaders in the environmental and social space of US sports; Chris Dickerson from One Tree Planted, Brianna Treat from Seattle Kraken and Danielle Bedasse from Atlanta Braves.A rich conve...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:04:42
With guest, Jonathan Smith
This week Claire speaks with Jonathan Smith, Executive Director of GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf about challenges we’re facing, barriers to doing more, what we need to see next in sustainability, as well as reaction to golf exemption from w...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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43:21
with guest, Lee Spivak
This week Claire talks to Lee Spivak, Senior Manager Advisory Services at WM. A rich conversation where Lee provides insights on working successfully with sustainability consultants, the evolution of commercial relationships and working with spon...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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58:39
with guests, Chris Hocknell and Emma Huggins
A first for The Climate of Sport, where Claire is joined by two guests in a special episode where we hear from a sports organisation, England Golf - via their Sustainability Manager Emma Huggins, and the organisation that is helping them on their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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47:40
with guest, Julie Duffus
This week Claire is talking to Julie Duffus from the International Olympic Committee about working on events and with International Federations, athletes on sustainability; bringing insights on trends and opportunities. #sportpositive #theclimateo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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43:19
With guest, Stian Køhn Berget
This week Claire is talking to Stian Køhn Berget from environmental consultancy, Strive, about sport's journey towards net zero, scope 3 and setting boundaries, communications, transparency and the power sport has compared to many other industries...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:50
With guest, Omar Mitchell, NHL
Claire speaks with Omar Mitchell, VP of Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth, National Hockey League (NHL) about the last 12 years of NHL Green, lessons learned, and trends and attitudes that are shaping what is next. #TheClimateofSport #SportPos...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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53:40
With guest, José Retana
The environmental impacts of the upcoming World Cup 2022 in Qatar have been covered extensively already, and will likely continue through to the tournament and beyond.This week Claire speaks to José Retana, Sustainability Senior Manager at FIFA Wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:02
With guest, Jose Retana
The environmental impacts of the upcoming World Cup 2022 in Qatar have been covered extensively already, and will likely continue through to the tournament and beyond.This week Claire speaks to José Retana, Sustainability Senior Manager at FIFA Wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:02
With guest, Caroline Carlin
Claire chats to Operations and Sustainability Manager at Southampton Football Club, Caroline Carlin, about how they have made huge strides in sustainability in the past couple of years, and how they plan to continue with this progress. #TheClimate...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:53
With guest, Hattie Park
Claire joins Hattie Park, Sustainability Manager of the All England Lawn Tennis Club/Wimbledon at the grounds on Men's Singles Finals Day, to talk about all things sustainability, from racquet strings to wildflowers to local strawberries. A wonder...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:53
With guest, Dr David Goldblatt
Claire is joined by football historian, writer, academic and broadcaster, Dr David Goldblatt in a fascinating discussion that includes the power of football, sport sponsorship, net zero, athletes, whether sport will keep it's social licence to ope...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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57:24
With guest, Norman Vossschulte
Claire talks with Director of Fan Experience and Sustainability at the Philadelphia Eagles, Norman Vossschulte. An upbeat and positive chat about the work the Eagles are doing, being innovative and open-minded when approaching sustainability in sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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40:28