Did you know that Wexford FC have a new Sustainability officer?
- Wexford FC recently announced the appointment of Ciara O’Muiri as its new Sustainability Officer, underscoring the club’s dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
- With a robust educational background and extensive experience in sustainability initiatives, Ciara brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role.
- Ciara holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Master of Science in Marine Biology, credentials that position her as a formidable advocate for environmental causes.
- She is also a core member of the Irish Schools Sustainability Network and has served as a Green Schools Coordinator, demonstrating her commitment to fostering sustainability at all levels of community engagement.
About Green Initiatives within League of Ireland:
- The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and SSE Airtricity, title sponsor of the SSE Airtricity Premier & First Division and Women’s National League have announced a major new sustainability drive aimed at improving the environmental footprint of I
- The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and SSE Airtricity, title sponsor of the SSE Airtricity Premier & First Division and Women’s National League have announced a major new sustainability drive aimed at improving the environmental footprint of Irish football.
- The initiative will see every club across the leagues given access to internationally recognised sustainability accreditation experts GreenCode. Using their unrivalled experience in football sustainability, GreenCode will help the clubs audit, measure and drive their environmental initiatives towards full accreditation.
- This is the first green initiative of this scale ever launched in Ireland and builds on the work undertaken by SSE Airtricity last season with clubs across the divisions. The shared ambition of the leagues and SSE Airtricity is to help build one of the most environmentally sustainable football leagues in the world.
- GreenCode is a global green accreditation scheme which is accessible to all organisations, it is an approach that has been developed over many years which has developed the world’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers.
- GreenCode recognises that sustainability is a journey, with the focus on creating a starting place for clubs and providing a clear road map towards greater sustainability year after year. The GreenCode standards cover areas such as water, waste, energy, procurement and biodiversity. The process begins with a simple assessment before moving towards bespoke plans and advice on helping clubs progress.
- Initiative will see every club across the leagues given access to internationally recognised sustainability accreditation experts ‘GreenCode’
- It marks the first green initiative of this scale ever launched in Ireland and builds on the work undertaken by SSE Airtricity with clubs across the divisions
- Shared ambition of the leagues and SSE Airtricity is to help build one of the most environmentally sustainable football leagues in the world
For more information:
-WexfordFC.ie
