Green Sports Day Canada 2024
Tuesday, Oct. 1: 12:00 PM Eastern
Eco Athletes - The Green Sports: Progress, Advocacy, and Champions
The Green Sports: Progress, Advocacy, and Champions session presented by Lew Blaustein of EcoAthletes will explore the evolution of the Green Sports industry, focusing on where it has been and where it needs to go, particularly from the athlete's perspective. The session will provide an overview of Lew and the mission of EcoAthletes, emphasizing its role in advancing sustainability in sports. The session will cover industry progress over the past decade, current challenges, and gaps that need to be addressed for further advancement. We'll share advocacy successes, including influential efforts like open letters to major brands and organizations such as Lululemon and the International Olympic Committee that led to significant industry changes. To wrap up, the session will feature insightful interviews with sustainability champions such as the distinguished Leanna Carriere-Wellwood.
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Thursday, Oct. 3: 12:00 PM Eastern
Sustainability in Quebec’s Sports Sector with Guillaume Proulx Goulet
This webinar, presented by founder of Réseau Éco-Sportif, Guillaume Proulx Goulet, will focus on its mission to enhance sustainability within Quebec's sports sector. It will cover the organization’s core objectives, such as promoting eco-responsibility in sports practices, and provide an overview of the écoresponsable event certification process, including the criteria and steps involved. Attendees will hear real-life testimonials from a certified federation and an event organizer, sharing their experiences with sustainable practices. The session will also preview upcoming projects and tools designed to support network members in implementing these practices. Finally, there will be a Q&A segment, followed by a summary of key takeaways and encouragement for continued engagement with Réseau Éco-Sportifs initiatives.
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Wednesday, Oct. 2: 1:00 PM Eastern
Education Sessions with OlympianS for Schoolchildren - Head to Head and Logics Academy
We have once again partnered with Head to Head and Logics Academy to provide a free, engaging lesson on sport and sustainability, designed for grades K-8. Register your class for this lesson, delivered by Canadian Olympians Oliver Scholfield and Marion Thénault, which covers the basics of sport and its environmental impacts. Your students will hear firsthand from Paris 2024 Olympians about their experiences with climate change while competing and why it's crucial to take action. Our goal is to empower students to start conversations and take meaningful steps to address climate change, both on and off the field. Teachers, simply register and tune into the Zoom link with your class on the day—it’s that easy!
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Wednesday, Oct. 2: 12:00 PM Eastern, in Ottawa & Online
Introduction to Greening the Sport Sector in Canada for National Sport and Multi-Sport Organizations
The lunch and learn welcomes any NSO and MSO staff who are interested in learning more about how sports and sustainability come together towards a greener, more sustainable future for sports. The session, hosted by Olympian and founder of Racing to Zero, Oluseyi Smith, will introduce NSOs and MSOs to the process of greening the sport sector in Canada, including how your organization can take steps to becoming more environmentally sustainable. Case studies will be provided highlighting sport organizations which are taking the lead on environmentally-conscious action.
A plant-based lunch and refreshments will be provided at 11:30am.
The in-person session has limited space. If the session is already full, please register for the virtual option.
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Wednesday, Oct. 2: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern, in Toronto
IN PERSON BREAKFAST FORUM on Sponsorships and sustainability x SPONSORSHIP MARKETING COUNCIL OF CANADA
This October’s Toronto Breakfast Forum hosted by the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada will feature an engaging discussion driven by industry leaders from both sustainability and sponsorship as they explore environmental sustainability's role in the business of sponsorship, as well as sponsorship's role in environmental sustainability! Our panel will delve into current and future environmental realities impacting sponsorship decision making and activation strategies, offering valuable insights on integrating eco-friendly practices to drive business and environmental impact.
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Friday, Oct. 4: 12:00 PM Eastern
Green SportS Day Canada Summit
The Green Sports Day Summit will feature panels with coalition members and bring together Olympians, Paralympians, industry leaders, and sustainability experts to explore how sports can drive impactful climate action. The event will bring forth discussions on sustainable sponsorship, innovative strategies to reduce the environmental footprint of major events, and collaborative solutions for addressing climate challenges. Attendees will also hear from Olympians reflecting on the climate issues faced at Paris 2024. The summit will conclude with the Sustainability in Sport Film Festival, showcasing inspiring documentaries that highlight the importance of this global issue.
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