May 13, 2024

FC Porto Reveals Life Cycle Assessment

Português

FC Porto, in collaboration with the FREE KICKS* project co-funded by the European Union, has unveiled a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report analysing the environmental impact of a single football match based on data collected during their 2022-23 season. The FC Porto LCA report exemplifies how football organisations can understand and reduce their environmental footprint. As a key deliverable of the FREE KICKS, this report represents a significant milestone in the project’s mission to promote circular economy and environmental sustainability within football organisations.

What is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

An LCA is a comprehensive tool used to assess the environmental impact of a product, service, or system throughout its entire lifecycle.

How can an LCA be applied to a football club and their matches?

FC Porto’s LCA explores the environmental footprint of a single match, considering factors like:

• Supporter mobility to and from matches
• Energy consumption by Estádio do Dragão and surrounding facilities 
• Food and beverage consumption and waste during matches

How is an environment footprint different to a carbon footprint?

We often hear sports organisations undertaking carbon footprinting efforts, but there are other elements considered in an environmental footprint. The largest impacts are generally things like mobility, energy and food – which falls under the ‘climate change’ impact category of an LCA. However, there are other environmental impacts too, such as fossils, minerals and metals resource use, particulate matter and acidification. These can also be substantial and should be considered.

Benefits of an LCA for Football Organisations

By pinpointing these environmental “hotspots”, the LCA allows FC Porto to identify areas for targeted improvements in sustainability practices. This knowledge and awareness allows for:

• A reduction of the overall environmental impact of matches.
• Opportunities to increase circularity practises  throughout the club’s operations

Click to read FC Porto’s Life Cycle Assessment Information and Report.

To see LCA’s for other FREE KICKS partners click the club name below:

Malmö FF
Racing Club
Real Betis Balompié

* Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

May 13, 2024

Racing Club Presenta el Análisis del Ciclo de Vida

Descargo de responsabilidad: Este artículo ha sido traducido por inteligencia artificial y puede no ser completamente preciso. Si hay alguna duda o discrepancia, consulte la versión original en inglés.

Racing Club, en colaboración con el proyecto FREE KICKS* cofinanciado por la Unión Europea, ha presentado un informe de Análisis de Ciclo de Vida (ACV) que analiza el impacto medioambiental de un solo partido de fútbol a partir de los datos recogidos durante su temporada 2022. El informe de Racing Club LCA ejemplifica cómo las organizaciones de fútbol pueden comprender y reducir su huella ambiental en comparación con las organizaciones con sede en la UE. Como resultado clave de los FREE KICKS, este informe representa un hito importante en la misión del proyecto de promover la economía circular y la sostenibilidad medioambiental dentro de las organizaciones de fútbol.

¿Qué es un Análisis de Ciclo de Vida (ACV)?

Un ACV es una herramienta integral que se utiliza para evaluar el impacto ambiental de un producto, servicio o sistema a lo largo de todo su ciclo de vida.

¿Cómo se puede aplicar un ACV a un club de fútbol y sus partidos?

El ACV de Racing Club explora la huella ambiental de un solo partido, teniendo en cuenta factores que contribuyen como:

• Movilidad de los aficionados hacia y desde los partidos
• Consumo de energía por parte del Estadio Presidente Perón y las instalaciones circundantes
• Consumo y desperdicio de alimentos y bebidas durante los partidos

¿En qué se diferencia una huella ambiental de una huella de carbono?

A menudo escuchamos a las organizaciones deportivas llevar a cabo esfuerzos de huella de carbono, pero hay otros elementos que se consideran en una huella ambiental. Los mayores impactos son generalmente cosas como la movilidad, la energía y los alimentos, que se incluyen en la categoría de impacto del “cambio climático” de un ACV. Sin embargo, también hay otros impactos ambientales, como el uso de recursos fósiles, minerales y metales, el material particulado y la acidificación. Estos también pueden ser sustanciales y deben tenerse en cuenta.

Beneficios de un ACV para organizaciones de fútbol

Al identificar estos “puntos críticos” ambientales, el LCA permite a Racing Club identificar áreas para mejoras específicas en las prácticas de sostenibilidad. Este conocimiento y conciencia permite:

• Una reducción del impacto ambiental general de los fósforos.
• Oportunidades para aumentar las prácticas de circularidad en todas las operaciones del club.

Haga clic aquí para leer la información y el informe de evaluación del ciclo de vida de Racing Club.

Para ver los ACV de otros socios de FREE KICKS, haga clic en el nombre del club a continuación:

FC Porto
Malmö FF
Real Betis Balompié

* Financiado por la Unión Europea. Sin embargo, los puntos de vista y opiniones expresados son únicamente los del autor o autores y no reflejan necesariamente los de la Unión Europea o de la Agencia Ejecutiva Europea de Educación y Cultura (EACEA). Ni la Unión Europea ni la EACEA pueden ser consideradas responsables de ellos

May 13, 2024

Racing Club Unveils Life Cycle Assessment

Español

Racing Club, in collaboration with the FREE KICKS* project co-funded by the European Union, has unveiled a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report analysing the environmental impact of a single football match based on data collected during their 2022 season. The Racing Club LCA report exemplifies how football organisations can understand and reduce their environmental footprint compared to EU-based organisations. As a key deliverable of the FREE KICKS, this report represents a significant milestone in the project’s mission to promote circular economy and environmental sustainability within football organisations.

What is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

An LCA is a comprehensive tool used to assess the environmental impact of a product, service, or system throughout its entire lifecycle.

How can an LCA be applied to a football club and their matches?

Racing Club’s LCA explores the environmental footprint of a single match, considering contributing factors such as:

• Supporter mobility to and from matches
• Energy consumption by Estadio Presidente Perón and surrounding facilities 
• Food and beverage consumption and waste during matches

How is an environment footprint different to a carbon footprint?

We often hear sports organisations undertaking carbon footprinting efforts, but there are other elements considered in an environmental footprint. The largest impacts are generally things like mobility, energy and food – which falls under the ‘climate change’ impact category of an LCA. However, there are other environmental impacts too, such as fossils, minerals and metals resource use, particulate matter and acidification. These can also be substantial and should be considered.

Benefits of an LCA for Football Organisations

By pinpointing these environmental “hotspots”, the LCA allows Racing Club to identify areas for targeted improvements in sustainability practices. This knowledge and awareness allows for:

• A reduction of the overall environmental impact of matches.
• Opportunities to increase circularity practises throughout the club’s operations

Click here to read Racing Club’s Life Cycle Assessment Information and Report.

To see LCA’s for other FREE KICKS partners click the club name below:

FC Porto
Malmö FF
Real Betis Balompié

* Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

May 13, 2024

Malmö FF publicerar livscykelanalys

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Malmö FF, i samarbete med FREE KICKS*-projektet samfinansierat av Europeiska Unionen, har avslöjat en livscykelanalys (LCA) rapport som analyserar miljöpåverkan från en enskild fotbollsmatch baserat på data som samlats in under deras säsong 2022. Malmö FF LCA-rapport exemplifierar hur fotbollsorganisationer kan förstå och minska sitt miljöavtryck. Som en nyckelleverans av FREE KICKS, representerar denna rapport en betydande milstolpe i projektets uppdrag att främja cirkulär ekonomi och miljömässig hållbarhet inom fotbollsorganisationer.

Vad är en livscykelanalys (LCA)?

En LCA är ett omfattande verktyg som används för att bedöma miljöpåverkan av en produkt, tjänst eller system under hela dess livscykel.

Hur kan en LCA tillämpas på en fotbollsklubb och deras elitfotbollsmatcher?

Malmö FF:s LCA undersöker miljöavtrycket från en enskild match, med hänsyn till bidragande faktorer som:

• Supporterrörlighet till och från matcher
• Mat och dryck konsumtion och avfall under matcher
• Energiförbrukning vid Eleda Stadion och kringliggande anläggningar

Hur skiljer sig ett miljöavtryck från ett koldioxidavtryck?

Vi hör ofta idrottsorganisationer göra insatser för koldioxidavtryck, men det finns andra faktorer som beaktas i ett miljöavtryck. De största effekterna är i allmänhet saker som rörlighet, energi och mat – som faller under kategorin “klimatförändringar” i en LCA. Men det finns även andra miljöpåverkan, såsom fossiler, mineraler och metaller resursanvändning, partiklar och försurning. Dessa kan också vara betydande och bör övervägas.

Fördelarna med en LCA för fotbollsorganisationer

Genom att peka ut dessa miljömässiga “hotspots” tillåter LCA Malmö FF att identifiera områden för riktade förbättringar av hållbarhetspraxis. Denna kunskap och medvetenhet möjliggör:

• En minskning av den totala miljöpåverkan från tändstickor.
• Möjligheter att öka cirkularitetspraxis i hela klubbens verksamhet.

Klicka här för att läsa Malmö FF:s livscykelanalysinformation och rapport.

Klicka på klubbnamnet nedan för att se LCA för andra FREE KICKS-partners:

FC Porto
Racing Club
Real Betis Balompié

* Finansieras av Europeiska unionen. De synpunkter och åsikter som uttrycks är endast upphovsmannens [upphovsmännens] och utgör inte Europeiska unionens eller Europeiska genomförandeorganet för utbildning och kulturs (EACEA) officiella ståndpunkt. Varken Europeiska unionen eller EACEA tar något ansvar för dessa.

May 13, 2024

Malmö FF Reveals Life Cycle Assessment

Svenska

Malmö FF, in collaboration with the FREE KICKS* project co-funded by the European Union, has revealed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report analysing the environmental impact of a single football match based on data collected during their 2022 season. The Malmö FF LCA report exemplifies how football organisations can understand and reduce their environmental footprint. As a key deliverable of the FREE KICKS, this report represents a significant milestone in the project’s mission to promote circular economy and environmental sustainability within football organisations.

What is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

An LCA is a comprehensive tool used to assess the environmental impact of a product, service, or system throughout its entire lifecycle.

How can an LCA be applied to a football club and their matches?

Malmö FF’s LCA explores the environmental footprint of a single match, considering contributing factors such as:

• Supporter mobility to and from matches
• Food and beverage consumption and waste during matches
• Energy consumption by Eleda Stadion and surrounding facilities 

How is an environment footprint different to a carbon footprint?

We often hear sports organisations undertaking carbon footprinting efforts, but there are other elements considered in an environmental footprint. The largest impacts are generally things like mobility, energy and food – which falls under the ‘climate change’ impact category of an LCA. However, there are other environmental impacts too, such as fossils, minerals and metals resource use, particulate matter and acidification. These can also be substantial and should be considered.

Benefits of an LCA for Football Organisations

By pinpointing these environmental “hotspots”, the LCA allows Malmö FF to identify areas for targeted improvements in sustainability practices. This knowledge and awareness allows for:

• A reduction of the overall environmental impact of matches.
• Opportunities to increase circularity practises throughout the club’s operations

Click here to read Malmö FF’s Life Cycle Assessment Information and Report.

To see LCA’s for other FREE KICKS partners click the club name below:

FC Porto
Racing Club
Real Betis Balompié

* Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

April 29, 2024

Racing Club Campeones de Sostenibilidad en el evento de la Liga de Fútbol Sala FADDIM

Este texto fue traducido utilizando Inteligencia Artificial. Si hay alguna duda o discrepancia, consulte la versión original en inglés aquí.

El domingo 28 de abril, el Polideportivo Racing Club acogió la segunda fecha de la Liga Nacional de Futsal Inclusivo FADDIM de Clubes afiliados a la AFA. Más de 645 jugadores con discapacidad mostraron sus habilidades al tiempo que enfatizaron la importancia de la inclusión en el deporte. Más allá de la competición, el evento puso de manifiesto el compromiso de Racing Club con la sostenibilidad.

Se colocaron cinco ecopuntos estratégicamente en todo el recinto para garantizar la correcta eliminación de residuos reciclables, no reciclables, húmedos y secos. Diez voluntarios del equipo de sostenibilidad de Racing Club gestionaron y lideraron la tarea de educar a los asistentes sobre las prácticas de gestión responsable de residuos.

Esta iniciativa sirvió como un programa piloto para refinar todos los aspectos de la planificación y ejecución de prácticas de sostenibilidad en eventos en estadios y para futuros partidos de fútbol profesional.

El evento reunió a funcionarios del gobierno, grupos de defensa de las personas con discapacidad, incluida la Red Federal de Familias con Niños con TEA y Madres Unidas por el TDAH, y el equipo ambiental de Racing Club para colaborar por un futuro más verde.

Leer más: https://www.racingclub.com.ar/club/nota/2024/04/14828_un-domingo-feliz/

April 29, 2024

Racing Club Champions Sustainability at FADDIM Futsal League Event

On Sunday, April 28th, the Racing Club Sports Centre hosted the second date of the FADDIM National Inclusive Futsal League of AFA-affiliated Clubs. Over 645 players with disabilities showcased their skills while emphasising the importance of inclusivity in sports. Beyond the competition, the event highlighted Racing Club’s commitment to sustainability.

Five eco-points were placed strategically throughout the venue to ensure proper waste disposal of recyclables, non-recyclables, wet waste and dry waste.  Ten volunteers from Racing Club’s sustainability team managed and led the charge in educating attendees on responsible waste management practices.

This initiative served as a pilot program to refine all aspects of planning and executing sustainability practices in stadium events and for future professional football matches.

The event brought together government officials, disability advocacy groups including the Federal Network of Families with ASD Children and Moms United for ADHD, and Racing Club’s environmental team to collaborate for a greener future.

Read more: https://www.racingclub.com.ar/club/nota/2024/04/14828_un-domingo-feliz/

April 25, 2024

FREE KICKS Project Discussed at ECA Club Connect in Madrid

April 25, Madrid: Today over 350 directors and operational leaders from more than 200 clubs met at the Meliá Castilla Hotel over 24-25 April met at the ECA Club Connect meeting, hosted by European Club Association. Football clubs met to hear some of the latest initiatives from two of ECA’s eight workstreams – sustainability and commercial innovation – and to share crucial insights, and expertise.

Hosted by FREE KICKS* partner ECA, FREE KICKS parter clubs were present and highly visible at the meeting. Niclas Carlnén, Malmö FF CEO and ECA Board Member and Sustainability Working Group Lead joining a main stage panel (pictured) to outline the growing importance of sustainability. Panel host and Sky Sports News presenter, David Garrido asked Niclas about the FREE KICKS project. Niclas went on to share the objectives of the FREE KICKS project as well as milestones to date.

Later in the day a lunchtime break out session focussed on ‘Kick Starting Your Environmental Sustainability Work’ attracted 25 attendees, and gave the opportunity to share more detailed information about the FREE KICKS project as well as information on how to apply for EU projects.

FREE KICKS members present were ECA, Malmö FF, Real Betis Balompié and FC Porto.

*Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

April 24, 2024

FC Porto obtém grande pontuação com certificação EMAS

Declaração: Este artigo foi traduzido por inteligência artificial e pode não ser completamente preciso. Em caso de dúvida ou discrepância, consulte a versão original em inglês.

O FC Porto anunciou a certificação do Sistema Comunitário de Ecogestão e Auditoria (EMAS). O clube Liga Portugal Betclic é agora a primeira entidade desportiva em Portugal a receber a certificação. Esta conquista marca um marco significativo para o FC Porto como parceiro no projeto FREE KICKS*, cofinanciado pela UE, que aborda a economia circular e a sustentabilidade ambiental dentro das organizações de futebol.

O que é o EMAS?

O EMAS é um programa voluntário que recompensa organizações com base em três princípios fundamentais:

• Desempenho: Gerir e melhorar continuamente o seu impacto ambiental.
• Transparência: Partilhar abertamente informações ambientais com o público.
• Credibilidade: Ter o seu sistema de gestão ambiental verificado minuciosamente por peritos independentes.

O que significa a certificação EMAS?

O FC Porto tem um sistema de gestão ambiental aprovado para acompanhar e reduzir o seu impacto ambiental. Para obter a certificação EMAS, o FC Porto concluiu os seguintes passos: realizou uma análise ambiental, adotou uma política e um programa ambiental, estabeleceu e implementou um sistema de gestão ambiental, elaborou uma declaração ambiental e, finalmente, garantiu uma verificação independente por um verificador EMAS acreditado.

Por que isso é tão importante?

• Primeiro de Portugal: O FC Porto tem uma enorme influência sobre os adeptos e outros clubes como um clube de topo da Liga Portugal Betclic. São a primeira entidade desportiva em Portugal a obter a certificação EMAS.
• Líder mundial: Apenas 23 das mais de 4 000 organizações certificadas pelo EMAS na UE praticam desporto! O FC Porto, o Estádio do Dragão e a Dragão Arena, são hoje líderes mundiais em sustentabilidade.
• Benefícios económicos e comunitários: A certificação EMAS provou conduzir a uma gestão mais eficiente dos recursos, a poupanças de custos e a relações com a comunidade local.
• Alinha-se com os Objetivos da Cidade: A cidade do Porto comprometeu-se com a neutralidade carbónica até 2030.

“Tenho que dar os parabéns ao FC Porto porque todos sabemos que é das certificações mais difíceis de serem obtidas e, portanto, não só revela o excelente trabalho que o FC Porto tem feito nestas áreas de sustentabilidade, mas é também inspirador para todos aqueles que, ou vêm às instalações, ao estádio e outros que percebem aquele que é o trabalho que o FC Porto tem feito nestas áreas”, frisa Filipe Araújo, vice-presidente da Câmara do Porto, acrescentando que este é mais um importante passo nos compromissos assumidos pelo município neste âmbito.

Para saber mais sobre o EMAS, clique aqui.

Para ver o comunicado oficial clique aqui.

* Financiado pela União Europeia. Os pontos de vista e as opiniões expressas são as do(s) autor(es) e não refletem necessariamente a posição da União Europeia ou da Agência de Execução Europeia da Educação e da Cultura (EACEA). Nem a União Europeia nem a EACEA podem ser tidos como responsáveis por essas opiniões.

 

April 24, 2024

FC Porto Scores Big with EMAS Certification

FC Porto has announced their Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification. The Liga Portugal Betclic club is now the first sports entity in Portugal to receive the certification. This achievement marks a significant milestone for FC Porto as a partner in the FREE KICKS project, co-funded by the EU, that addresses circular economy and environmental sustainability within football organisations.

What is EMAS?

EMAS  is a voluntary program rewarding organisations based on three key principles:

• Performance: Managing and continuously improving their environmental impact.
• Transparency: Openly sharing environmental information with the public.
• Credibility: Having their environmental management system verified by independent experts, thoroughly.

What does EMAS certification mean?

FC Porto has an approved environmental management system to track and reduce its environmental impact. To achieve EMAS certification, FC Porto completed the following steps: conducted an environmental review, adopted an environmental policy and program, established and implemented an environmental management system, prepared an environmental statement, and finally, secured independent verification by an accredited EMAS verifier.

Why is this a big deal?

• Portugal’s First: FC Porto has a massive influence on fans and other clubs as a top Liga Portugal Betclic club. They are the first sport entity in Portugal to obtain EMAS certification.
• Global Leader: Only 23 of over 4,000 EMAS-certified organisations in the EU are in sports! FC Porto, Estádio do Dragão and Dragão Arena, are now global leaders in sustainability.
• Economic and Community benefits: EMAS certification has proven to lead to more efficient resource management, cost savings and relationships with the local community.
• Aligns with City Goals: The city of Porto has committed to carbon neutrality by 2030.

“I have to congratulate FC Porto because we all know that it is one of the most difficult certifications to obtain and, therefore, it not only reveals the excellent work that FC Porto has done in these areas of sustainability, but it is also inspiring for all those who, or come to the facilities, the stadium and others who understand the work that FC Porto has done in these areas”, highlights Filipe Araújo, vice-president of the Porto Chamber, adding that this is another important step in the commitments made by the municipality in this context.

To learn more about EMAS click here.

To view the official press release in Portuguese click here.

* Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.