Academy Casual Coach at Forest Green Rovers Football Club in Forest Green, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Academy Casual Coach at Forest Green Rovers Football Club in Forest Green, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Company

Overview

1889 Founded

Year Established

The club was founded in 1889, marking the beginning of its rich football tradition.

2017 Carbon Neutral

Certification Milestone

In 2017, the club became the first football club to achieve carbon neutrality, setting a global standard for sustainability in sports.

The team is widely recognized for its unique approach to sustainability, being the world’s first vegan football club.
Located in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, the club has earned a reputation for innovative thinking both on and off the field.
The club’s financial model includes strong community engagement and a focus on creating a lasting legacy.
Typical projects include innovative sports facilities, eco-friendly stadium upgrades, and sustainable community outreach programs.
Unusual for a football club, it’s committed to planting trees to offset its carbon footprint and supports numerous green initiatives.

Culture + Values

Sustainability is integral to all operations.
Committed to advancing environmental consciousness in sports through innovative approaches.
Focus areas include Energy, Transport, Food, and supporting Nature.
Achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
Active participation as a founding member of the UN Sports for Climate Action initiative.

Environment + Sustainability

42% less

Carbon Emissions Per Spectator

Carbon footprint per spectator reduced since the 2011–12 season.

50% Emissions

Emissions Reduction Target

Committed to cutting emissions under a UN pledge by 2030.

100% Renewable

Electricity Supply

Stadium and site powered by renewable energy sources.

80% Energy

Energy Generation

New stadium to generate renewable energy onsite from wind and sun.

First football club in the world certified carbon neutral by the UN’s Climate Neutral Now initiative in July 2018
Carbon footprint decreased by 3% since 2017
Around 20% of annual electricity provided by on-site solar arrays
Organic pitch capturing and recycling rainwater; new system recycling away-fans’ toilet water for pitch irrigation; no pesticides; wildflower boarders and bee hive on site
Vegan-only food for players and fans; no single-use plastics in catering; waste cooking oil recycled into biofuel
Electric vehicle chargers, park‑and‑ride, cycle parking and organised carbon‑offset coach travel to reduce transport emissions
Eco Park proposed new timber stadium to generate over 80% of its energy onsite from wind and sun

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Eco Park stadium project