Our observation
Sport is a powerful driver of unity and education, playing an essential role in our society. Whatever the discipline, it inspires us, transcends borders and cultures, and conveys values such as respect, solidarity, and commitment. However, a less visible reality remains: the environmental and societal challenges that this industry must address.
Sport in the era of climate change
Climate change is already impacting the practice of sport. Heatwaves are making some competitions dangerous, and the scarcity of water resources is making the maintenance of sports fields increasingly difficult. In addition, the organization of sporting events generates a significant carbon footprint. All of this threatens to transform sport as we know it. Faced with these challenges, it is essential to change the way we operate. These changes should be seen as an opportunity to preserve the future of sport and make it a driver of the ecological transition.
The societal role of sport
Sport plays a key role in our society and has “the power to change the world,” as Nelson Mandela once said. The organization of sporting events affects local communities, whether through the economic impact on local businesses or the social impact through inclusivity and accessibility of facilities. Sport, therefore, has a responsibility to strengthen social cohesion by promoting equality, inclusion, and well-being for all.
The environmental and social footprint of sport in figures
Transport accounts for around 80% of the carbon footprint of a sporting event.
40% of the electricity consumption of a sports facility (gymnasium, dojo, swimming pool, ice rink, etc.) is wasted through heat loss.
100 billion liters of water are needed to irrigate the 30,000 natural grass pitches in France.
An event of 5,000 people generates an average of 2.5 tons of waste in one day.
1 in 3 sports facilities in France is not accessible to people with disabilities.
Our ambition is to become the leading eco-responsible label in the world of sport.
OUR MISSION
We engage stakeholders in the sports sector in their educational and exemplary role through a universal tool that helps structure, measure, and promote their overall eco-responsible approach.
OUI VISION
To make sport a major lever for the ecological transition by making the adoption of more sustainable practices accessible and recognized for all.
OUR COMMITMENTS
As a Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) company, our democratic governance is based on an advisory committee bringing together members of the Ethics and Strategy Committee, FPFP experts, at least one shareholder of the company, employees who wish to participate, as well as personalities from the amateur and/or professional sports world.
We also support the Play for Nature Foundation through an annual donation and commit to calculating and publishing our carbon footprint every year.
We are also engaged with numerous national and international communities in order to contribute to change.
OUR TEAM
THE ETHICS & STRATEGIC COMMITTEE AND EXPERTS
Our Ethics and Strategic Committee has an advisory role and provides moral oversight of the company, in complete independence and impartiality. The committee acts as a guarantor of the eco-responsible sports approach promoted by the company. It is informed, consulted, and may issue opinions, recommendations, or guidance addressed to the President, the shareholders as a whole, or, where applicable, the sole shareholder, in order to best fulfill its mission. Members of the Ethics and Strategic Committee perform their duties voluntarily.
Laurent Arcuset
Annabelle Baudin
David Blough
Lenaïg Corson
Benjamin Coudert
Alexis Danjon
Pierre Désangles
Laurence Fischer
Laurence Langrand
Antoine Lebrun
Thomas Parouty
Jacques RIVOAL
FPFP experts ensure the quality of Fair Play For Planet’s expertise. Each expert specializes in their field and may intervene during audits and training programs offered by Fair Play For Planet.
Ghislain d'Aboville
Sylvain Caliman
Jean-François Cappoën
Chantal CARBONNEL
Marc Delayer
Marie Forêt
Christophe Gestain
Guillaume Kerrien
Patrick Larget
Claire Lepage
Pauline Tillol
Manuel Trarieux
Manuel Zervino
