Nirvana Net Zero

Reducing Carbon by Reducing Inequalities

Embedding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Grassroots Football

 
 

Football for the Goals MEMBERS

Leicester Nirvana were one of the first clubs to become an official member of the United Nations Football for the Goals, and remain a committed member in supporting the SDG’s.

oUR net zero strategy

Our Net Zero Strategy focuses on education, carbon output reduction, sustainable energy, and partnerships. Leicester Nirvana remains dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and developing a greener, more eco-conscious ethos.

nirvana work IS promoted on a global stage

The third United Nations Football for the Goals members’ meeting convened on the 23rd January 2024 and has membership that spans across more than 265 organisations from 86 countries around the world.

Nirvana visit the united nations headquarters

Leicester Nirvana visited the United Nation’s Headquarters in New York to celebrate the work being delivered in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.

our partnership with dmu and the un

Leicester Nirvana, the United Nations and De Montfort University (DMU) established a partnership to help us to become the first grassroots football club in the UK to become net zero.

nirvana measures carbon footprint

In a ground breaking partnership, Leicester Nirvana has collaborated with a Dr and student from De Montfort University (DMU) to pioneer the measurement and output of carbon emissions by the club.

nirvana visit germany football clubs

Leicester Nirvana embarked on a fantastic visit to Germany to connect and meet with FC Internationale Berlin 1980 e. V. and #SG.Eintracht.Peitz to network and share best practice on sustainability.

Embedding SDG’s Across grassroots Football

Leicester Nirvana have adopted the UN’s holistic approach to climate change and fully support the idea of bridging the gap between inequalities and sustainability in grassroots football.

our net zero story - part 1

By aiming to become net zero and sustainable, we seek to break down barriers to participation for underrepresented people and communities by giving them a voice on the challenges they face.

What are sustainable development goals?

The SDGs reflect an understanding that sustainable development everywhere must integrate economic growth, social well-being and environmental protection to tackle the causes of climate change.

BASIS national award winner

Leicester Nirvana are winners of the Partnership of the Year award at the prestigious BASIS (British Association for Sustainable Sport) Sustainability Awards 2024, recognising their collaboration to become a net zero football club.

Leading the Charge To Net Zero - part 2

It’s fair to say that Leicester Nirvana Football Club stands at the forefront of grassroots sustainability efforts and SDG actions to build a greener, more sustainable future.