Can Sport Score on Sustainability?

04 Mar 2026
Bury Theatre
Net-Zero Business

Northern sports clubs from rugby and football to cricket are embedding sustainability into operations and fan engagement, inspired by initiatives like the RFL’s “More Than A Sport” strategy, demonstrating how professional sport can drive environmental awareness locally. 

We'll explore how these clubs are inspiring fans and communities to think greener, using their massive platforms to drive environmental change, while examining the broader impact of sport on regional environmental action.

Moderator
Dom Goggins
Dom Goggins, CEO - BASIS
Speakers
Helen Pheby
Helen Pheby, Head of Culture, Heritage and Sport - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Jonny Dowler
Jonny Dowler, Sustainability Officer - Rugby Football League
Thom Rawson
Thom Rawson, Sustainability Lead - Leeds United FC