The ECAEuropean Club Association
is launching a sustainability strategy based on five steps, announced the European Club AssociationObjet : organisme indépendant qui représente les clubs au niveau européen et qui offre aussi ses services comme conseiller sur le football, tant sur l’aspect sportif qu’entrepreneurial
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during its board meeting at the Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid (ESP) on 24/04/2024.
"ECA's view is that sustainability in football is no longer an optional or philanthropic, ad-hoc endeavour; it must be integrated into the core strategy of football organisations which are facing a number of significant social and environmental issues. ECAObjet : organisme indépendant qui représente les clubs au niveau européen et qui offre aussi ses services comme conseiller sur le football, tant sur l’aspect sportif qu’entrepreneurial
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's approach is to lead by example in sustainability, inspiring and empowering clubs to take action," said the body.
The five steps outlined by the European Club Association, which it is committed to following alongside its member clubs, "are: • Creating a dedicated structure or function focused on sustainability. • Defining a vision that aligns sustainability practices with good governance. • Assessing the club's impacts, risks and opportunities to establish clear priorities, targets and KPIs. • Publicising sustainability strategies through annual reports to ensure transparency and accountability. • Adopting cross-functional initiatives that encompass training, capacity building and communication on sustainability principles."
"The strategy is the culmination of a process that gained impetus last year (2023) with the appointment of a head of sustainability, Gaia Pretner, and the formation of a pan-European ECA Sustainability Working Group composed of representatives from ECA member clubs and led by Niclas Carlnén, CEO of Malmö FF (Swedish D1) and ECA board member," continued the body.
In addition to these steps, there "are four key environmental objectives: • Optimising the consumption and life cycle of products. • Taking climate action. • Shaping events to minimise environmental impact. • Providing guidance on infrastructure sustainability."
To access the ECA page dedicated to its sustainability strategy, click here
"Sustainability must be a priority" (N. Al-Khelaïfi, ECA)
• In the face of these challenges, it is our responsibility to take proactive measures within our sphere of influence to minimise the impact on our members, and supporting clubs in finding solutions locally.
• While acknowledging that we may not have all the solutions, our new Sustainability Strategy will be at the core of every decision going forward."
Nasser Al-KhelaïfiChairman @ European Club Association (ECA) • Member of the executive committee @ UEFA • President @ beIN MEDIA GROUP • President and CEO @ Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) • Chairman @ Qatar Sports…
, chairman of the ECA, 24/04/2024
• Our top management prioritised sustainability as one of ECA's eight key pillars for our upcoming strategic cycle. We have provided a comprehensive sustainability training for our entire ECA workforce and extended this education to our member clubs through six highly attended webinars on the topic.
• Our social objectives revolve around the policies of:
- combating racial discrimination from football
- providing safe havens for young children
- ensuring fair treatment and inclusion for all
- making football accessible to people of all abilities
- safeguarding the health and well-being of football participants of all ages
- supporting refugee integration and championing dignity; and respect and equal rights for everyone
• While acknowledging that we may not have all the solutions, we aim to showcase our dedication through concrete, measurable policies, objectives and KPIs.
• Our goal is to elevate European football's sustainability approach and motivate our member clubs to develop their own strategies and take consistent, impactful actions."
Gaia Pretner, head of sustainability at the ECA, 24/04/2024
ECA: more than 350 directors & leaders from 200 clubs at the first "Club Connect" held in Madrid (ESP) on 24 & 25/04/2024
What an amazing two days we've had with the ECA family at the inaugural ECA Club Connect! Lots of learning, debating, and insights on Commercial & Innovation and Sustainability. ♻️💡
"Over 350 directors and operational leaders from more than 200 clubs met at the Meliá Castilla Hotel (Madrid, ESP) over 24-25/04/2024" for the first edition of the annual ECA Club Connect event, according to the Association on 26/04/2024.
"This first edition of what will become an annual event, focused specifically on 'Sustainability' and 'Commercial & Innovation' and was declared a huge success by organisers and delegates alike. The event also offered networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and insightful panels, all centered around those two pivotal workstreams."
"The event proved a big hit with club representatives. They seemed to appreciate that this is another step forward in our efforts to grow and create value for clubs. We see the ECA Club Connect as key to underscore our role at the ‘Heart of Football’ and fundamental to our mission of being a strategic convergence of minds and shaping the future of European club football," said Jérémy CottinoMembership Project Leader @ European Club Association (ECA) , membership project leader at the European Club Association.
European Club Association (ECA)
Objet : organisme indépendant qui représente les clubs au niveau européen et qui offre aussi ses services comme conseiller sur le football, tant sur l’aspect sportif qu’entrepreneurial
Création : janvier 2008, en remplacement du G14 et du Forum des Clubs Européens
Siège : Nyon, Suisse
Membres : plus de 700 clubs (en juillet 2024) issus des 55 fédérations nationales membres de l’UEFA Président : Nasser Al-Khelaïfi (QAT / Paris Saint-Germain) depuis le 21/04/2021, a succédé à Andrea Agnelli (ITA, Juventus FC), qui a démissionné le 18/04/2021. Chief Executive Officer : Charlie Marshall (nomination annoncée le 09/04/2020)
Objectifs :
• sauvegarder et promouvoir les intérêts des clubs européens et du football
• représenter les intérêts des clubs comme employeurs et agir en tant que partenaire social
• contribuer au développement des compétitions de clubs de l’UEFA
• contribuer à la bonne gouvernance du football européen
• favoriser l’échange d’informations et de bonnes pratiques entre les clubs
• soutenir et défendre les valeurs sportives et les principes du football européen
• maintenir les contacts, la coopération et les négociations avec les organisations liées au football ou avec les institutions publiques et privées
Comité exécutif
• Nasser Al-Khelaïfi
• Jan-Christian Dreesen
• Peter Lawwell
• Dariusz Mioduski
• Aki Riihilahti
• Martina Pavlová
• Míguel Ángel Gil Marin
• Dan Friedkin
• Jean-Claude Blanc
• Dennis Te Kloese
• Ali Y. Koç
• Niclas Carlnén
• Ferran Soriano
Conseil d’administration :
• Nasser Al-Khelaïfi (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), président, également représentant de l’ECA au sein du comité exécutif de l’UEFA avec Miguel Ángel Gil Marín (Club Atlético de Madrid, LaLiga EA Sports)
• Martina Pavlova (Sparta Prague, République Tchèque), vice-présidente
European Club Association
is launching a sustainability strategy based on five steps, announced the European Club Association
Objet : organisme indépendant qui représente les clubs au niveau européen et qui offre aussi ses services comme conseiller sur le football, tant sur l’aspect sportif qu’entrepreneurial
Création …
during its board meeting at the Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid (ESP) on 24/04/2024.
Chairman @ European Club Association (ECA) • Member of the executive committee @ UEFA • President @ beIN MEDIA GROUP • President and CEO @ Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) • Chairman @ Qatar Sports…
Membership Project Leader @ European Club Association (ECA)