Volleyball England reduces Green House Gas emissions by 15%, reveals assessment

The organisation first took steps to measure its impact on the climate last year, being keen to take a proactive approach in helping meet the 2015 Paris Agreement, which targets a 50% reduction in GHG emissions between 2020 and 2030. 

Thanks to a conscious effort across the organisation and strategic partnerships such as the Kitround collaboration, the first period covering April 2024 to March 2025 has seen considerable progress. 

The assessment was compiled using basic information, accounting data, an employee survey and buildings data, using approved GHG Protocol methodology. 

It took into account both emissions generated in England and also overseas, such as international competitions and training camps. 

More than three quarters (76%) of the emissions could be accounted for by travel, service purchases and product purchases. 

The other 14% was shared between food and drinks, energy usage, digital and activities and events.  

Volleyball England has also put together an Environmental Sustainability Plan through to 2030 in a bid to make further reductions in the future. 

“Of course, there is still much more to do, and we must continue reinforcing the principles and aims of our plans within each department,” said Chief Executive Charlie Ford. 

 “Before the end of the 2025-26 year, we will be developing a campaign approach for clubs, regions, and counties, in line with our ‘Influencing the Volleyball Community’ objective in The Game Plan, to support them in beginning their own net zero journeys.” 

As a result of its progress, Volleyball England has been awarded silver medal status for its climate strategy rating.