Niclas says:“ Our aim is to inspire clubs across Europe and worldwide to take meaningful climate action.” The working group’ s initiatives include:
• A comprehensive sustainability strategy
• Targeted training programmes: Eight webinars co-hosted by UEFA have equipped sustainability managers at member clubs with the knowledge and tools to implement effective strategies
• Dedicated support: The ECA Sustainability Working Group, along with its panels( Sustainable Venue Management and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) and the CSRD Task Force, provides focused support and guidance on key sustainability issues
• Educational programmes: ECA’ s educational entity,‘ the ECA Campus’ has piloted a‘ Women on Board programme’ in cooperation with Women in Football, targeting women working in professional football clubs in leadership roles.
Gaia, who joined ECA in May 2023, says:“ Our ambition is to make ECA a sustainability jewel that can inspire and give a good example to all our members. We don’ t want to ask clubs to do things we are not doing ourselves.” sustainabilitymag. com 105