Climate
We recognise that climate change and people’s health and wellbeing are closely connected.
Research shows us that global changes in our environment can have a substantial impact on people’s ability to lead healthy active daily lives – with the most vulnerable in our communities particularly being most adversely affected.
In our role at Yorkshire Sport Foundation, we aim to promote and develop movement, physical activity and sport through our work with partners, in ways that support the wider sustainability agenda.
We know, for example, encouraging people to walk and cycle rather than use motorised transport, to eat healthier using locally produced foodstuffs and to use our open, green spaces are clear examples of ways we can support which will bring both health benefits and reduce climate impact.
We have a way to go in further understanding and defining our role, ambitions and actions regarding climate change yet firmly commit today to these two principles in all our work:
• To manage our organisational activities in an environmentally sustainable way.
• To advocate with partners the value of movement, physical activity and sport in creating a more sustainable world.
We have signed up for the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Action Pledge
The Yorkshire & Humber Climate Action Pledge is a simple commitment to taking action on climate and nature. Businesses and organisations pledge to take actions that will help them adapt to a changing climate, reduce their carbon emissions, enhance nature and biodiversity and promote fairness. It’s a growing movement of organisations across Yorkshire who recognise that we need to take action to protect our region from climate impacts and unlock the benefits of a green economy
What's new in our climate work
Leeds Equipment and Kit Exchange event
The award-winning initiative to create positive, lasting change in Leeds invites partners…
17 Oct 2024
Press
Global honour for pioneering Leeds sports kit recycling…
Leeds Equipment and Kit Exchange Partnership (LEKEP) took the honours in Sport Positive Awards…
9 Oct 2024
Action plan to tackle climate crisis has support from…
A comprehensive plan for Yorkshire and the Humber to respond to the climate and nature crises has…
26 Sept 2024