So, was so crazy busy driving across the country in an electric car & broadcasting, the one thing I didn’t have time to do was post on my socials about it! It was that manic!
Anyhoo, here’s a taster of the launch day for @SkySports Summer of #Sustainability on @SkySportsNews…
Amazing to see @SpursOfficial’s training ground up close, they do incredible work in terms of sustainability. @LedleyKing knows his stuff too, talking seasonal food, vegan diets, bug hotels, athletes representing - super start to the electric roadtrip.
@SkyZeroOfficial #GoZero
Then to @surreycricket to talk about their immense efforts to minimise their carbon footprint (eg solar panels, the ORCA food waste machine), the threats climate change poses to cricket and how @DaviesTinkler is innovating with the first ever bamboo bat.
@SkyZeroOfficial #GoZero
At Dorney Lake, @GregSearle2012 told us what he’s seen re impact on rowing (heat exhaustion for athletes, flooding of rivers, etc.) and @mhcwilson explained the @oly_earth symbol @TeamGB will be doing to signify the green legacy they want to leave.
@SkyZeroOfficial #GoZero
Then 3 sports in 1 at @WilliamsAdvEng: we talked @F1, @FIAFormulaE & @ExtremeELive, how motorsport has helped develop electric mobility, and @catierallye1 on sport’s role in climate action and her own sustainability journey. (And we charged the car. 😅)
@SkyZeroOfficial #GoZero
And finally:
- limiting the impact of energy, transport & food
- shirt made out of coffee grounds & recycled plastic bottles
- award-winning Q Pie
- big plans to move into Eco Park
Had to be @FGRFC_Official, @DaleVince & Rob Edwards. Grandstand finish!
@SkyZeroOfficial #GoZero
Plus, I was fully sustainably dressed:
Jacket @Fjallraven_NA - recycled polyester, organic cotton, free of fluorocarbons which don’t readily break down in nature.
Shoes @WillsVeganStore - certified carbon-neutral, vegan suede, recycled rubber insoles.
@SkyZeroOfficial #GoZero
Wait, even a sustainable goodie bag for guys & gals, featuring:
- 100% biodegradable blotting papers from EcoFeminii
- 100% vegan moisturiser from Sukin
- chemical- & cruelty-free hair products from @NatuliqueHair
- plastic-free lip balm from Flawless
@SkyZeroOfficial #GoZero
In sum, one of the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever done. I’ve loved driving it, both literal & figuratively, thanks also to…
@Patrick_Bamford
@ZBrownCEO (@McLarenF1)
@NOutteridge & Liv Mackay (@SailGP)
@leedsrhinos
@NTFC_CT
@tobyflood
…who featured across the day. 🙏🙏
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