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82% of the sports industry want to be more ambitious on sustainability*

Make that happen for your organisation with iiE

 

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82% of sports brands want to be more ambitious on sustainability*

Make that happen for your organisation with iiE

 

*Findings from the Environmental Sustainability Consultation 2023 conducted by Sports England in partnership with Sportscotland and Sport Wales

In May 2024 Sports England launched it's sustainability strategy, Every Move, which recognises the urgent need for the sport and physical activity sector to take action and make a difference amongst society. More than £45 million of National Lottery funding has been granted to tackle this and make the sports sector greener and more sustainable. 

Investors in the Environment (iiE) is a not-for-profit sustainability accreditation scheme for organisations of all sizes. We can help you to develop your organisation's sustainability action plan, provide support to cut carbon, and evidence environmental progress in aim of securing contracts or funding.

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"You can’t do this alone. Reach out. Get support.
That’s what made all the difference for us"

"When I was first tasked with sorting out ‘Sustainability’ at Newcastle United Foundation, I had no idea where to start or knowledge of the topic. The Investors in the Environment programme and its dedicated team of advisors have supported us every step of the way"  Steve Mack, Head of Projects

Through iiE, you will understand your impact, take action, and demonstrate progress through an externally verified and credible scheme.

  • Quarterly 1-1 support meeting with your own Sustainability Advisor
  • Assistance with carbon footprint calculations
  • Online members area with training portal and public Members profile Members | Investors In The Environment
  • Annual accreditation audit and written report by an iiE auditor which includes summary of results and improvement advice, and marketing materials to share your achievement
  • Access for all staff to the iiE Stickerbook platform
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Independent Verification

Organisations are audited against a defined set of environmental criteria to assess how they are performing. Following the audit, a written report is provided that outlines the results and highlights areas for improvement, along with practical advice on next steps. 

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Training & support

We offer templates, toolkits and a step-by-step process to help guide organisations through the journey as well as webinars and unlimited access to Stickerbook to educate staff. Further specialised consultancy services are also available, such as ESOS, SECR, waste audits, energy audits, and others.

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121 Advice

A dedicated iiE Advisor will be assigned to mentor and coach your team throughout your membership journey to achieve your organisation’s accreditation and sustainability goals. They will support your team through tailored advice, support calls, and training.

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RISE
NORTH EAST

"The appointment of ‘green champions’ across the organisation, who have completed bespoke iiE training, has also helped Rise ensure environmental sustainability is considered and promoted across the organisation, through consistent messaging and ‘check-and-challenge’ behaviour.”

Rebecca Stokoe, Environmental Sustainability Development Manager

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ALLIANCE
LEISURE

Earning iiE Green is a proud moment for our team. It validates the everyday changes we've made; how we travel, meet, use data and design facilities. It keeps us accountable to our 2035 net-zero goal and it proves that the projects we deliver can leave a lighter footprint for the communities they serve.”

John Leaver, Marketing and Frameworks Director