World Rugby's Commitment to Sustainability
Rugby has an incredible plan as a sport for its commitment to environmental sustainability, and plans to achieve it by 2030. Rugby believes it has a higher need to commit to a sustainability plan for the relevancy and the locations of where rugby is played. For example, the Pacific Islands are highly impacted by climate change and are extremely vulnerable. Rugby is an extremely popular sport there, so World Rugby, the regulatory body, believes they have an opportunity to promote change for the better.
To summarize the outline of this plan, there are three priority themes that the sustainability plan has.
1- Climate Action. World Rugby plans on limiting the carbon footprint by following standards set by the Paris Agreement and using its platform to spread knowledge about climate change and preventative measures that people can take.
2- Circular Economy. World Rugby is educating its players and fans about the management of resources, including waste management, how to limit short life materials, and how to address the issue of single use items/plastic.
3- Protecting the Natural Environment. World Rugby is focused on using its platform to help sustain ecosystems and promote the healthier environments wherever the game is played.
World Rugby's commitments by 2030 to governance, addressing direct impacts, delivering sustainable rugby events, and promoting sustainability through education will create a large impact in all areas that watch, host, and play rugby. World Rugby is taking a stand, and other regulatory bodies should follow it as a prime example of stepping up and creating change for the better.
Do you think that there is anything that World Rugby is missing in their Environmental Sustainability Plan 2030, do you think their commitments are too high, or is everything about their plan spot on? Let us know what you think!
- Kathleen
https://www.world.rugby/organisation/sustainability/environment
Given rugby's popularity in areas like the Pacific Islands, which are badly impacted by climate change, World Rugby's Environmental Sustainability Plan 2030 is a commendable attempt to use the sport's global platform for environmental activism. Their emphasis on safeguarding the environment, encouraging a circular economy, and combating climate change is in line with the objectives of global sustainability. To maintain accountability, it is imperative that these lofty goals are accompanied with clear, quantifiable activities and frequent reports on their status. Although the concept appears all-encompassing, adding local community involvement in rugby-playing areas could increase its influence even more. In general, World Rugby exemplifies a proactive approach to environmental sustainability, serving as a model for sports organizations across the globe. - Everett Levin
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