The agreement aims to drive responsible practices and promote initiatives that reduce the environmental impact of events, clubs, leagues, and companies connected to the sector.
Sports Summit, the leading B2B platform in the sports industry, announces a strategic alliance with Green Sports Alliance (GSA), one of the world’s leading organizations in sustainability applied to sports.
The agreement aims to drive responsible practices and promote initiatives that reduce the environmental impact of events, clubs, leagues, and companies connected to the sector.
“‘Faster, Further, Together’ is a call to action the Green Sports Alliance made in 2024. We are excited to bring that to life through our strategic partnership with Sports Summit. We look forward to providing our subject matter expertise and resources to a broader global audience through the rich, diverse platform of the Sports Summit. We are keen to meet and connect with green sports champions from new regions and share their achievements through the Alliance network”, Aileen McManamon, Founder and Managing Partner at 5T Sports Group and Member of the Green Sports Alliance.
As part of this partnership, Green Sports Alliance will serve as the Strategic Sustainability Partner of Sports Summit, with the purpose of developing joint initiatives on sustainability and creating spaces for knowledge-sharing, best practices, and educational content to accelerate the transition toward a more environmentally responsible and community-driven sports ecosystem.
Based in the United States, Green Sports Alliance has been working for fifteen years with professional teams, universities, and sports leagues on programs that generate meaningful change toward a more sustainable future.
“The Green Sports Alliance has set the standard for sustainability in sports, mobilizing leagues, teams, and organizations worldwide. Through this partnership, Sports Summit becomes a powerful stage to amplify their leadership, bringing their vision to global audiences and accelerating the adoption of sustainable practices across the industry”, dsif Sebastian Lateulade, Founder & President, Sports Summit.
Through this alliance, Sports Summit strengthens its role as a key platform to highlight and promote these initiatives in Latin America, the United States, and Europe, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable sports.
Each edition of Sports Summit connects global leaders in the sports industry, including clubs, brands, institutions, athletes, and startups. With conferences, networking sessions, exhibitions, and interactive experiences, the event serves as a catalyst for business, innovation, and development in host cities, boosting both economic and social growth. Sustainability remains one of its core pillars, with events certified as carbon-neutral and zero-waste, supported by blockchain technology.
Sports Summit is deeply committed to environmental protection, supporting local communities, and managing events responsibly in line with ESG best practices and current regulations. In addition, it seeks to engage and mobilize participants to drive lasting change across the entire sports value chain.
With this agreement, both organizations strengthen their leadership and commitment to sustainable development, creating a global network that drives a greener and more conscious future for the sports industry.
The next edition, Sports Summit USA 2025, will take place on October 8–9 at LoanDepot Park (Miami), where projects, success stories, and conversations with leaders transforming the relationship between sports and sustainability will be presented.
