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Tapestry continues to take meaningful action against its climate commitments with the completion of three community solar projects in Illinois through its long-term partnership with Pivot Energy. Together, the projects add nearly 15 MWac of new renewable energy to the local power grid, generating enough clean electricity each year to power approximately 2,500 Illinois homes.

This partnership was a key element in Tapestry’s achievement of using 100% renewable electricity across its global stores, offices, and fulfillment centers in 2025, while also helping bring new clean energy online for local Illinois communities.

“This partnership demonstrates how we’re integrating sustainability into the way we operate,” said Logan Duran, Global Head of ESG & Sustainability at Tapestry. “By investing in community solar, we’re supporting solutions that deliver measurable environmental impact while also strengthening local communities.”

As Tapestry continues to invest in long-term clean energy solutions and trusted partnerships, collaborations like this one with Pivot Energy underscore the company’s commitment to responsible business practices and to building a more resilient, low-carbon future.

To learn more about how this project fits into Tapestry’s broader climate and community impact efforts, read the company’s FY25 Corporate Responsibility Report, The Fabric of Change.

Playing sports on grass is undeniably special, from the thrill of a perfectly timed dive to the joy of scoring a goal. But natural grass offers even more: a safer playing surface that better protects our bones and joints.

Welcome to part nine of our 10-part series about the environmental benefits of turfgrass, where we talk about the ways that lawns provide valuable protection while we play. 

Benefit #9: Providing safer playing surfaces

Natural turfgrass offers a significantly softer and more shock-absorbent surface for recreational activities and sports compared to artificial turf. The NFL Players Association has recognized the lower incidence and severity of injuries on natural grass, advocating for the conversion of artificial practice and game fields.

As always, a dense, healthy root system is the foundation for the safest play area. To build a lawn that’s safe to play on, always mow high, fertilize appropriately and water deeply but infrequently.

About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com. 

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Playing sports on grass is undeniably special, from the thrill of a perfectly timed dive to the joy of scoring a goal. But natural grass offers even more: a safer playing surface that better protects our bones and joints.

Welcome to part nine of our 10-part series about the environmental benefits of turfgrass, where we talk about the ways that lawns provide valuable protection while we play. 

Benefit #9: Providing safer playing surfaces

Natural turfgrass offers a significantly softer and more shock-absorbent surface for recreational activities and sports compared to artificial turf. The NFL Players Association has recognized the lower incidence and severity of injuries on natural grass, advocating for the conversion of artificial practice and game fields.

As always, a dense, healthy root system is the foundation for the safest play area. To build a lawn that’s safe to play on, always mow high, fertilize appropriately and water deeply but infrequently.

About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com. 

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West Side Market vendors and staff, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, and others will officially open the newly renovated KeyBank Produce Arcade during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1pm on Wednesday, January 14. The arcade’s re-opening marks the first completed portion of the Market’s larger $70 million transformation project.

Previous: KeyBank to Give $1.5 Million to West Side Market’s Transformation Project and Food Access Programming, New Produce Arcade to be Named in Their Honor

The renovated Arcade, named in recognition of KeyBank’s generous and early support of the project, will be home to all of the Market’s produce vendors, with new amenities and enhanced experiences for customers and vendors alike.

“We are thrilled to welcome Market shoppers into our renovated produce arcade and are grateful for KeyBank’s investment that made these renovations possible,” says Rosemary Mudry, Executive Director for Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC), the non-profit that manages the Market. “What’s exciting is how this showcases the real vision for the whole project: preserved history, enhanced experiences, and all of our customers’ favorite vendors are still here.”

Improvements include climate controlling the full arcade space, with HVAC providing a more comfortable environment for vendors and shoppers, and improving product shelf-life. Refrigerated cases keep produce fresher for longer, while walk-in stands improve customer access to product. Future improvements will include direct elevator access from the Produce Arcade to basement storage.

“The needs of our vendors are at the core of the Market’s masterplan,” explains David Abbott, President of CPMC’s Board of Trustees. “Improvements to the Market’s infrastructure and physical support systems, balanced with layering on new experiences that meet evolving customer demand, will ensure the Market is a place where small business owners can thrive for the next century.”

West Side Market is a vital access point to fresh, healthy food within the C ity of Cleveland. Recent customer research indicates that as many as 33% of the Market’s visitors live within the City of Cleveland, and more than 25% of the Market’s shoppers qualify for SNAP/EBT benefits. The majority of eligible Market vendors accept SNAP/EBT. An improved Produce Arcade, which will also host educational and nutrition programming in the future, will endure as an important resource to the community.

“KeyBank is thrilled to welcome guests to the reimagined arcade at Cleveland’s iconic West Side Market,” said Eric Fiala, KeyBank Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and CEO, KeyBank Foundation. “This investment reflects our deep commitment to our hometown by improving access to fresh, healthy food for families and creating new opportunities for the small businesses that make the Market a cornerstone of our community. We’re proud to help preserve this historic landmark and ensure it continues to thrive as a vital resource for generations to come.”

Amidst the excitement, Mudry emphasizes that customers be patient and support the Market’s produce vendors.

“While these changes to our arcade are important, they are still changes that will take everyone some time to adjust to,” says Mudry. “We encourage our shoppers to come to the Market and support their go-to merchants as they adjust to their new surroundings.”

The opening of the arcade also marks temporary changes to how many customers enter the Market. From the parking lots, visitors will now enter the KeyBank Produce Arcade and can enter the Market Hall along Lorain Avenue on the building’s south side. The North Arcade and the alley between it and the Market Hall are temporarily closed for construction.

CPMC has raised more than $58 million of the total $70 million project budget to date. Construction for other major infrastructure improvements, including overhauling the Market’s food storage and preparation spaces in the basement, as well as adding power generators and a new refrigeration system, is currently underway. Future enhancements, including expanded seating, an outdoor courtyard, an educational kitchen, and a prepared food space, are still to come.

“We are hopeful this day inspires more support from our community,” says Abbott. “We will not stop until we bring the full transformation vision to life, so that the Market can truly be called the best public market in America.”

West Side Market is owned by the City of Cleveland. CPMC took over operations of the Market in April of 2024.

ABOUT THE MARKET’S MASTERPLAN

The masterplan is the vision for the Market’s future. It includes $70 million in capital renovations that will improve daily operations and create opportunities for community building and revenue generation as the groundwork for the West Side Market’s next 100 years. The masterplan’s four main goals include:

1. Restoring infrastructure and operating systems
   • Including a complete basement renovation
2. Expanding the Market’s community impact with neighborhood food access, education, and entrepreneurship programs
3. Enhancing the Market experience by reimagining underused spaces, including:
   • Renovated North Arcade featuring prepared food hall with local businesses
   • Landscaped courtyard with seating
   • Expanded options for public indoor seating
   • Event space in the East Mezzanine
   • Teaching kitchen
   • Commercial kitchen
4. Implementing a sustainable operating model through development of new revenue sources

The full plan can be viewed at westsidemarket.org.

ABOUT CLEVELAND PUBLIC MARKET CORPORATION

Cleveland Public Market Corporation strives to make West Side Market the nation’s premier public market by meeting the evolving needs of merchants, customers, and the community. CPMC preserves the city’s public market tradition while making the local food system more accessible, equitable, and diverse.

 

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West Side Market vendors and staff, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, and others will officially open the newly renovated KeyBank Produce Arcade during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1pm on Wednesday, January 14. The arcade’s re-opening marks the first completed portion of the Market’s larger $70 million transformation project.

Previous: KeyBank to Give $1.5 Million to West Side Market’s Transformation Project and Food Access Programming, New Produce Arcade to be Named in Their Honor

The renovated Arcade, named in recognition of KeyBank’s generous and early support of the project, will be home to all of the Market’s produce vendors, with new amenities and enhanced experiences for customers and vendors alike.

“We are thrilled to welcome Market shoppers into our renovated produce arcade and are grateful for KeyBank’s investment that made these renovations possible,” says Rosemary Mudry, Executive Director for Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC), the non-profit that manages the Market. “What’s exciting is how this showcases the real vision for the whole project: preserved history, enhanced experiences, and all of our customers’ favorite vendors are still here.”

Improvements include climate controlling the full arcade space, with HVAC providing a more comfortable environment for vendors and shoppers, and improving product shelf-life. Refrigerated cases keep produce fresher for longer, while walk-in stands improve customer access to product. Future improvements will include direct elevator access from the Produce Arcade to basement storage.

“The needs of our vendors are at the core of the Market’s masterplan,” explains David Abbott, President of CPMC’s Board of Trustees. “Improvements to the Market’s infrastructure and physical support systems, balanced with layering on new experiences that meet evolving customer demand, will ensure the Market is a place where small business owners can thrive for the next century.”

West Side Market is a vital access point to fresh, healthy food within the C ity of Cleveland. Recent customer research indicates that as many as 33% of the Market’s visitors live within the City of Cleveland, and more than 25% of the Market’s shoppers qualify for SNAP/EBT benefits. The majority of eligible Market vendors accept SNAP/EBT. An improved Produce Arcade, which will also host educational and nutrition programming in the future, will endure as an important resource to the community.

“KeyBank is thrilled to welcome guests to the reimagined arcade at Cleveland’s iconic West Side Market,” said Eric Fiala, KeyBank Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and CEO, KeyBank Foundation. “This investment reflects our deep commitment to our hometown by improving access to fresh, healthy food for families and creating new opportunities for the small businesses that make the Market a cornerstone of our community. We’re proud to help preserve this historic landmark and ensure it continues to thrive as a vital resource for generations to come.”

Amidst the excitement, Mudry emphasizes that customers be patient and support the Market’s produce vendors.

“While these changes to our arcade are important, they are still changes that will take everyone some time to adjust to,” says Mudry. “We encourage our shoppers to come to the Market and support their go-to merchants as they adjust to their new surroundings.”

The opening of the arcade also marks temporary changes to how many customers enter the Market. From the parking lots, visitors will now enter the KeyBank Produce Arcade and can enter the Market Hall along Lorain Avenue on the building’s south side. The North Arcade and the alley between it and the Market Hall are temporarily closed for construction.

CPMC has raised more than $58 million of the total $70 million project budget to date. Construction for other major infrastructure improvements, including overhauling the Market’s food storage and preparation spaces in the basement, as well as adding power generators and a new refrigeration system, is currently underway. Future enhancements, including expanded seating, an outdoor courtyard, an educational kitchen, and a prepared food space, are still to come.

“We are hopeful this day inspires more support from our community,” says Abbott. “We will not stop until we bring the full transformation vision to life, so that the Market can truly be called the best public market in America.”

West Side Market is owned by the City of Cleveland. CPMC took over operations of the Market in April of 2024.

ABOUT THE MARKET’S MASTERPLAN

The masterplan is the vision for the Market’s future. It includes $70 million in capital renovations that will improve daily operations and create opportunities for community building and revenue generation as the groundwork for the West Side Market’s next 100 years. The masterplan’s four main goals include:

1. Restoring infrastructure and operating systems
   • Including a complete basement renovation
2. Expanding the Market’s community impact with neighborhood food access, education, and entrepreneurship programs
3. Enhancing the Market experience by reimagining underused spaces, including:
   • Renovated North Arcade featuring prepared food hall with local businesses
   • Landscaped courtyard with seating
   • Expanded options for public indoor seating
   • Event space in the East Mezzanine
   • Teaching kitchen
   • Commercial kitchen
4. Implementing a sustainable operating model through development of new revenue sources

The full plan can be viewed at westsidemarket.org.

ABOUT CLEVELAND PUBLIC MARKET CORPORATION

Cleveland Public Market Corporation strives to make West Side Market the nation’s premier public market by meeting the evolving needs of merchants, customers, and the community. CPMC preserves the city’s public market tradition while making the local food system more accessible, equitable, and diverse.

 

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As we enter 2026, sustainability is starting to function more as a core business discipline rather than a standalone initiative. The public, private, and civic sectors are applying sustainability strategies to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, strengthen supply chain resilience, and manage long-term risk — much of which is supported by advances in circularity, modern energy systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging quantum technologies.

But progress requires coordination, credible data, and solutions designed to scale. These needs are increasingly impacting the priorities of our customers and partners, and as a result, are now firmly on the boardroom agenda. And across sectors, organizations are incorporating sustainability decisions into operational and technology decisions in response to changing market conditions and AI-era innovations. Here are the trends we expect to take shape in the year ahead.

1. Sustainability becomes a more structured and strategic business discipline.

   Organizations are increasingly treating sustainability as a core business priority — integrating energy efficiency, energy security, operational resilience, and circularity into day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

   In parallel, global standards and reporting practices are becoming more aligned — particularly for multinational organizations navigating different rules and requirements. Frameworks such as the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are converging toward clearer guidance on sustainability-related reporting. While approaches vary by jurisdiction, disclosure is now common practice among large enterprises. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 91 percent of large companies now disclose sustainability-related information.

   At Cisco, sustainability is one component of our business strategy — helping to inform how we design products and build partnerships to improve efficiency, circularity, and system performance. This approach is reflected in our investment strategy as well, including support for innovators such as CorPower Ocean, whose wave energy technologies represent promising new models for reliable, clean power generation.

2. Circularity advances from recycling to design-led systems thinking.

   Circularity is becoming an integral part of design and operations strategy — shaping decisions across material selection, engineering, manufacturing, and product life cycle planning. Organizations are moving beyond traditional end-of-life recycling and embedding circularity earlier in the design process — reducing waste upfront, extending useful life, and keeping materials in use longer. Emerging tools such as digital twins allow teams to model product life cycles, evaluate material impacts, and plan for reuse before anything is built — making circular design more practical to implement and embed into everyday engineering decisions. At Cisco, we are proud to be at the forefront of this shift. We recently reached our goal of embedding Circular Design Principles into 100 percent of new products and packaging, demonstrating how circularity is becoming a core sustainability capability.

3. Innovation scales across systems, from secure grid modernization to microgrids.

   After years of pilots, innovation is being deployed more broadly across both large-scale infrastructure and localized solutions — from smart buildings to neighborhood-level microgrids. Public sector modernization programs, rising resilience requirements, and the need for secure, reliable energy systems are accelerating this transition.

   At Cisco, we are supporting this shift through secure, scalable networking and smart building technologies — along with continued investment in energy-efficient design. Cisco Silicon One, for example, delivers industry-leading performance per watt — helping organizations modernize infrastructure with lower energy consumption and greater capacity. These advances enable utilities and communities alike to deploy energy solutions that are more reliable, resilient, secure, and ready for the future.

4. AI continues to reshape the energy equation.

   As enterprises scale AI workloads, electricity demand is rising. Data center grid demand in the United States alone is forecast to nearly triple by 2030. AI-optimized servers, which currently represent about 21 percent of data center electricity usage, could account for 44 percent by 2030 — placing new demands on secure and resilient energy infrastructure.

   These trends are prompting organizations to rethink efficiency, load management, and the infrastructure required to support AI at scale. Cisco is helping customers prepare for this shift by optimizing networks and operations for greater efficiency, visibility, and security, so that infrastructure is ready to support increasingly complex workloads.

5. Quantum moves from concept to preparation.

   Quantum computing remains an emerging field, but 2026 marks a shift from curiosity to preparation. Organizations are beginning to plan for quantum-safe networks, next-generation cryptography, and early simulation capabilities that could eventually accelerate advances in materials science, energy systems, and climate modeling.

   The priority now is readiness. That means building infrastructure and security practices that can evolve as quantum technologies mature. Industry partnerships, including Cisco’s collaboration with IBM to develop fault-tolerant quantum systems, reflect early steps toward this future as organizations focus on long-term security, resilience, and trust.

Looking ahead, progress across all these areas will depend on deeper collaboration across industries, governments, and communities, and on technology choices designed for longevity, security, and adaptability. We anticipate that more organizations will integrate sustainability considerations into core planning as they modernize infrastructure and prepare for emerging technologies.

The organizations that lead will be those that integrate sustainability into core planning, modernize infrastructure with intention, and prepare today for the technologies that will shape tomorrow.

At Cisco, we remain focused on enabling that future by reducing environmental impact, strengthening resilience, and helping our customers design systems that are secure, adaptable, and built to perform as demands evolve.

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Originally published on January 1, 2026 on LinkedIn.

We’re excited to announce that Sysco Canada has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Best Places to Work 2026 by Atlantic Business Magazine! 

This award spotlights companies that excel in areas essential to exceptional workplaces: corporate culture, work/life balance, DEI, benefits/remuneration, incentives, and career development. 

What sets us apart?

• Flexible, hybrid work models offering the ideal balance of remote and in-office time
• Competitive compensation, including annual base reviews tied to performance and corporate results
• Recognition programs celebrating achievements with peer-nominated awards and travel/cash incentives
• Investment in growth, including $2,500/year tuition reimbursement and tailored development plans
• ESG impact, featuring route optimization to cut emissions and Canada’s largest food recovery initiative
• Comprehensive health coverage, including mental health support and virtual care

This award underscores our dedication to being an employer of choice in Atlantic Canada—prioritizing growth, balance, inclusion, and impact.

Interested in joining a Purpose-driven workplace where your well‑being and growth really matter? Explore opportunities here: sysco.ca/careers

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About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

 For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

Originally published on January 6th, 2025 on LinkedIn

Local fields. Local expertise. Local food.

For more than 30 years, Welgro Produce has been growing Brussels sprouts in Swords, with a third generation now carrying the family tradition forward. Harvested across more than 160 acres, their fresh Irish sprouts are delivered to customers within hours of picking.

Sysco is proud to partner with Welgro to support local growers, sustainable farming practices, and the producers who keep food close to home. Because when we invest in local farms, we strengthen local food systems and communities.

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

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Originally published by Mastercard

Closing out 2025 with an amazing recognition: Mastercard has been named a top 10 company on The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 list of the 250 Best-Managed Companies, earning standout recognition for innovation and social responsibility.

Check out the latest stories in the Mastercard Newsroom showcasing the products and services reshaping the future — and the people and communities we’re empowering along the way. 

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Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

International Olympic Committee news

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the 15 finalists for the IOC Climate Action Awards 2025. The awards celebrate innovative projects across the Olympic Movement that are taking tangible steps towards tackling climate change and driving sustainability in sport. The winners will be announced in the run up to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Key Facts

• The IOC Climate Action Awards 2025 celebrate impactful initiatives that address climate change across the Olympic Movement.
• 15 finalists were selected across three categories: Athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs).
• The winners will be announced in the run up to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

The list of 15 finalists is made up of five representatives from each of the following categories: Olympic and Paralympic athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs). The awards recognise and reward initiatives that deliver measurable impact in reducing the environmental impact of sport while inspiring and educating others to take meaningful climate action.

“As the impacts of climate change touch every corner of the world, sport has a unique power to inspire collaboration and mobilise action,” said Marie Sallois, the IOC’s Corporate and Sustainable Development Director. “We are thrilled to see the momentum generated by the IOC Climate Action Awards – which are now in their third year – and by the growing level of engagement across the Olympic Movement. The quality of this year’s projects truly reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future – not only for sport, but for society as a whole.”

The awards are supported by Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner Deloitte, Jennifer Steinmann, Deloitte Global Sustainability Business Leader, said: “Sustainability is a catalyst for innovation, and in recognising this year’s finalists, we see how these creative and data-driven initiatives can lead to new opportunities for sports organisations to evolve and build resilience. Deloitte is proud to once again support the IOC Climate Action Awards and to help scale solutions that have the potential to make lasting impact, both within and beyond the Olympic Movement.”

This year’s finalists are: In the athlete category

Rhydian Cowley, Athletics, Australia – Rhydian advocates for climate action by supporting the development of climate action plans with national sports organisations, including Athletics Australia, the State Institute of Sport and the Victorian Institute of Sport, contributing to reductions in emissions and plastic use. His work has been recognised with awards such as the BBC Green Sports Award (2024) and the IOC P&G Athletes for Good Grant (2023).

Hugo Inglis, Hockey, New Zealand – Hugo is a co-founder of “High Impact Athletes” (HIA), a movement that directs athlete funding towards evidence-based, systemic climate solutions. HIA supports organisations that advance the technologies and policies needed to decarbonise the sectors most responsible for sport’s emissions – aviation, energy and infrastructure. To date, HIA has mobilised over 240 athletes to channel more than USD 2 million to carefully selected charities, driving meaningful, positive change in global health, animal welfare and climate action.

Oliver Scholfield, Hockey, Canada – Oliver co-founded “Racing to Zero”, a non-profit sustainability consultancy that supports sports organisations and events in understanding and reducing their environmental impact. The consultancy measures greenhouse gas emissions, provides tracking tools, and delivers tailored solutions such as sustainability strategies and emission reduction plans. It has worked with organisations and events such as Canada Artistic Swimming, Cycling Canada, Freestyle Canada and the Canada Games.

Gabrielle Smith, Rowing, Canada – Gabrielle leads the “Rising Tides” project, which focuses on improving water quality and cleaning Canada’s waterways. Since 2024, the project has removed 335 kilograms of underwater waste and secured more than CAD 15,000 in grant funding. In addition to this, in partnership with the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, Gabrielle supports accessibility for visually impaired children from low-income communities and has funded educational field trips for 200 students.

Kevin Wekesa, Rugby Sevens, Kenya – Kevin promotes eco-conscious behaviour in sport through “Play Green”. By providing aluminium bottles to the men’s and women’s national teams, Play Green cuts down on about 144 single-use plastic bottles each training session, saving nearly 1,000 bottles every week. Additionally, Kevin has collaborated with 40 schools to date in Kenya, providing mentorship and workshops on sustainability in sport. Through this programme, children have put their climate education into action and helped to plant 2,300 trees.

In the NOC category

British Olympic Association (BOA) – The BOA is working to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 through measures such as the use of sustainable transport options, including trains and hybrid and electric vehicles. The strategy has already delivered an 85% reduction in the BOA’s Games-time footprint for Paris 2024 and a 37% decrease in freight volume since Tokyo 2020.

NOC of Cabo Verde – Through its “Olympic Sea” project, the NOC is leading efforts to reforest, conserve and restore local ecosystems in Cabo Verde. The initiative, currently focused on the maintenance and rehabilitation of two coastal shrub forests and two seagrass meadows on Santiago Island, engages various sports and community actors in nature regeneration, using sport as a tool for climate mitigation and resilience.

NOC of Colombia (COC) – The COC reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by incorporating climate action into the planning and delivery of sporting events, training and community engagement. It promotes environmental awareness and training, and supports initiatives to reduce carbon footprints. Between 2022 and 2025, the COC achieved a 60% reduction in carbon emissions at the 2025 Ladrilleros Triathlon, and helped collect 32 tonnes of waste through the Tierra Bomba project.

NOC of Spain (COE) – In line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the COE has developed a model to integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals into its operations, achieving a 27% reduction in emissions through measures in energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable mobility. Expanding this impact across Spain’s Olympic movement, the COE launched the “Sustainable Sports Seal” project, a certification system that has so far awarded 11 sporting events and seven sports organisations for measurable progress in environmental, social and economic sustainability.

NOC of the Netherlands (NOC*NSF) – Through its “Sustainable Mobility” initiative, the NOC prioritises carbon emission reductions. The largest impact is achieved by promoting train travel and cycling through the launch of Shuttel, a platform that combines public transport, shared mobility, cycling and electric vehicle (EV) charging with a data-driven approach. Central to its impact is the electrification of Team NL’s fleet, with 65% immediately converted to EVs – a transition that has already delivered a 40% reduction in CO₂ emissions and is on track to reach 100% transformation by early 2027. At Paris 2024, the NOC*NSF’s sustainability action plan also reduced the footprint of participants’ kits by more than 70% compared to Tokyo 2020, through the use of more sustainable clothing options.

In the IF category

International Biathlon Union (IBU) – As the first Winter Federation to include World Cups and World Championships in its transition plan, the IBU achieved a 6% reduction in direct and indirect emissions across all three scopes of the GHG Protocol in 2024. It is driving systemic change by supporting national federations to develop sustainability strategies, calculate CO₂ footprints, and educate key stakeholders. Through its collaboration with brands in the Winter Sports Network, the IBU is also developing joint athlete-brand climate advocacy projects, with plans to scale globally in 2026. Through its “Athlete Ambassador Programme”, the IBU has empowered 26 athletes from 17 countries to champion sustainability. Its Biathlon Climate Challenge mobilised 12,000 fans to engage in climate action through physical activity.

International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) – FIS developed its CO₂ calculator, a free tool designed for national ski associations and local organising committees to measure, manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It enables event organisers to assess emissions not only retrospectively, but also during the planning phase, supporting more sustainable decision-making from the outset. At the Nordic World Ski Championships, the tool guided strategies like using wood-chip heating, with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a backup, reducing heating-related emissions by 96.6%. Overall, FIS’s footprint, as an organisation, dropped by 7.5% from 2023 to 2024.

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) – Through its “Sustainability Education Platform”, the ITTF reinforces and complements its broader sustainability strategy. The platform serves as a catalyst for behavioural change and embeds sustainability within the organisation’s governance priorities. Within three weeks of the platform’s launch, 146 individuals from 56 countries had received training, engaging in interactive, gamified, scenario-based modules. Those who fully complete the modules earn an official ITTF sustainability certificate.

World Sailing – Using its emissions-tracking tool, World Sailing monitored 285 support vessels at Paris 2024, identifying a potential 20% reduction in emissions and fuel consumption. It has also set technical standards to reduce the impact of boat manufacturing and propulsion, and created eco-piloting programmes to spread best practices across sailing.

World Triathlon – Through its “Sustainable Event Certification”, the organisation provided event organisers with an emissions reporting tool to reduce the environmental impact of triathlon events, and is mandating sustainable practices in bid documents for World Triathlon events starting in 2025, with 20 events already incorporating mandatory sustainability requirements.

For more information about the IOC Climate Action Awards, click here.  

Learn more about Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner Deloitte, the supporter of the awards.  

To find out more about the IOC’s work on climate action, click here.

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The International Olympic Committee is a not-for-profit, civil, non-governmental, international organisation made up of volunteers which is committed to building a better world through sport. It redistributes more than 90 per cent of its income to the wider sporting movement, which means that every day the equivalent of USD 4.7 million goes to help athletes and sports organisations at all levels around the world.

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