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Beyond the field: How sports organisations can develop clear and targeted ESG strategies

Beyond the field: How sports organisations can develop clear and targeted ESG strategies
Friday, 21 February 2025 Author: Benja Arnott, James Marlow, Claudia Harper

Sports and ESG are becoming increasingly intertwined: sports organisers, clubs and individuals are taking more steps to travel, compete and operate with sustainability in mind, and the way sports are being practiced is shifting to reflect changes in the environment. In this article, we explore what this means for sports organisations and how organisations can adopt strategies to strengthen their ESG positions in light of regulatory and environmental change. 

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Benja Arnott

Benja Arnott

Benja is a Managing Associate in Linklaters’ Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations practice and a member of Linklaters’ sports sector team. He has extensive experience advising sports governing bodies on competition, public and contract law, governance and regulatory matters, and acting on sports disciplinary proceedings and arbitrations. Benja is also a member of Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Panel. Outside of his sports practice, Benja’s practice also covers ESG, human rights, public international law, public law and competition law matters.

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James Marlow

James Marlow

James is a Managing Associate in Linklaters’ Environment and Climate Change practice and is part of the firm’s global cross-practice ESG team. With experience advising clients in relation to risk management, crisis response and corporate governance issues, James’ advice has particularly focussed on the review of existing, and implementation of new, compliance frameworks. He also has experience dealing with the full spectrum of ESG matters, including human rights, supply chain management, the environment, health and safety, and governance. James has acted for a range of clients across the globe, including corporates, financial institutions and funds in a range of contexts. This includes as part of corporate transactions (both pre and post-acquisition) and regulatory compliance, strategic and other advisory and governance review mandates. 

Claudia Harper

Claudia Harper

Claudia is an Associate in Linklaters’ Environment and Climate Change practice and is part of the firm’s global cross-practice ESG team.