Green Sports Day
Green Sports Day's influential reach has the power to drive significant environmental change.
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A worldwide celebration of the positive impact sports can have for people and the planet
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2016
President Barack Obama declared the inaugural GreenSports Day to celebrate Green Sports Alliances’ efforts and recommit to building a cleaner, safer, and healthier planet for all.
2020
Global green sports community unites around leading the way towards a more sustainable, just, and resilient future for the sports industry. #GreenSportsDay stories come to life on social media.
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2022
116 sports teams, venues, organizations, and companies light green to celebrate and share#GreenSportsDay on social media. 25 athletes empowered to use their voice for climate action.
2023
168 official participants activated across 3 areas: digital media campaign, community events, and making a commitment to climate action. Green Sports Day was activated in 14 countries.
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