FootBoom: Forever Green and Real Betis at the Sport Positive Summit
Real Betis has made its mark at the Sport Positive Summit, the global sports summit that promotes the transition to a low-carbon future and a relentless fight against climate change. This event, held in London, is backed by the International Olympic Committee and the UN Climate Change initiative.
Rafael Muela, manager of the Real Betis Balompié Foundation, represented the green and white club at this significant gathering and presented all the initiatives established under Forever Green. Muela participated in the round table titled “Finding Efficiencies with Sustainable and Responsible Procurement,” where new ways of pursuing sustainability and environmental stewardship were discussed.
Additionally, the Foundation and Forever Green featured in a session alongside all participants of the European Free Kicks project, which addresses topics of circular economy and environmental sustainability within football organizations. Real Betis and Forever Green attended this prestigious international event alongside major entities like FIFA, the Olympic Committee, and even the NBA.
Furthermore, Forever Green was nominated for the ‘Sports Positive Award 2024’ in the “Campaign Of The Year” category, which recognizes the efforts and initiatives of companies and organizations tackling societal challenges through sport. Ultimately, the award went to the Green Gooners Cup, a collaboration between FC and Ball Corporation.
The green and white club continues to establish itself as one of the most sustainable teams on the planet thanks to the Forever Green platform. It has already received numerous international accolades, in addition to this latest nomination, for its significant commitment to environmental issues. With the Forever Green initiative, Real Betis Balompié is dedicated to daily efforts to build a much more sustainable future, with football as the primary driver of that change.
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