Best Carbon Neutral Sports Podcasts (2024)

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A.S.A.P SPECIAL: Liberalization of the African Skies- The way forward 35:52

4h ago35:52

35:52

The A.S.A.P special edition features a presentation at the WFLA Summit which held on the 28th of March 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria by Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun IAP, FCITL, Ph.D. Titled- Liberalisation of the African Skies-The way forward. It covers: 1. Concept of the liberalisation of the African skies 2. Partial implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decisio…

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Sustainable Sports Branding: Community & Conservation 1:11:29

6h ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Join Sid Bensalah in this enlightening Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode as we delve into the significant yet often overlooked world of sports and event branding. Discover its profound impact on the environment and communities across the globe, from the vibrant streets of South Africa to the bustling markets of the Middle East. This episode expl…

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One Month After: Outlook on Air Peace Airline Sustainability on Lagos-London Route 48:22

7d ago48:22

48:22

Air Peace airline, a Nigerian carrier commenced its inaugural flight on Lagos-London route on the 30th of march 2024. One month after, Toni Ukachukwu sat with Sean Mendes, an aviation consultant to share his insight on the sustainability of the airline. The discussion on this episode covers competition, partnership, favourable environment, Governme…

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Green Loop Foundation: A Leading NGO in Botswana focused on ESG 31:36

21d ago31:36

31:36

This edition features Lindiwe Modise, Managing Director Green Loop ESG Consultants and Green Loop Foundation. One of Botswana's leading innovative ESG organisations. The organisation is into environmental impact assessment, green rating of buildings, renewable energy solutions, environment, social governance and biodegradable packaging. Support the…

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Africa Focus on Carbon Offset Reduction Scheme For International Aviation (CORSIA) 36:58

27d ago36:58

36:58

This episode features Chinga Mazhetese. She is the regional Officer at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) Office, situated in Nairobi, Kenya. She is responsible for supporting 24 member states in the region with implementing the ICAO requirements for Environmental Protection and Aeronautical Mete…

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In Conversation with SailGP: Racing Towards a Sustainable Future. 46:52

2M ago46:52

46:52

Join us as we embark on a voyage into the world of sailing with Fiona Morgan, the Chief Purpose Officer at SailGP. This captivating Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode explores SailGP's groundbreaking initiatives to revolutionize the sport while prioritizing sustainability and inclusivity. Despite not hailing from a sailing background, Fiona's det…

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Impact of Sports Tourism on Sustainability 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

Andre Encarnacao is a sports tourism consultant and sustainability researcher at the university of Malaga Spain. In this episode he shares with me the impact of sport tourism on sustainability and his voyage to Lagos, Nigeria. Support the Show.By Toni Ukachukwu

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Preserving Biodiversity: A Conversation with Vikram Krishna of Sacred Groves 41:31

3M ago41:31

41:31

In this episode, we embark on a compelling exploration of an innovative solution that stands at the forefront of biodiversity conservation. With organisations worldwide embracing carbon offsetting, we focus on an inspiring alternative — Sacred Groves. The co-founder, Vikram Krishna, takes us through this revolutionary initiative, showcasing how it …

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Volar Air Mobility- Pioneering Green Aviation with carbon- neutral air taxi 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

Hooi Hing Lee is the of founder of Volar Air Mobility , a Hong Kong based green air mobility technology company. In this episode he shares his vision of Electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) which aims to revolutionise air mobility whist using existing infrastructure and civil aviation regulations to create a green aviation ecosystem across th…

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The Environmental and Economic Impact of Low Season Travel 48:56

3M ago48:56

48:56

This episode features Ged Brown CEO of Low Season Traveller and also the CEO of The Climate Friendly Travel Club initiative of the Sun X program. We discussed the environmental and economic impact and benefits of low season travel. we also discussed how the climate friendly travel helps offset carbon emission with direct benefits to consumers. Supp…

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Sustainable and Energy Efficient Solutions for Schools 42:35

4M ago42:35

42:35

This episode features Virginia Echavaria. Founder of Shimoshi Limited, a social enterprise dedicated to improving energy access of schools in Uganda. She is responsible for fostering and leading the partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), providing technical advice and support to the Kampala Climate Change Action Strategy. This …

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Looking Back and Ahead with Pre-Zero Sports Talk 33:46

4M ago33:46

33:46

Join Sid Bensalah, the passionate host of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, as he navigates through the impactful episodes of Season 01 and sets the stage for the exciting Season 02 ahead. Discover the sparks that ignited this journey, delve into the stories that shaped the narrative, and explore the critical intersection of sports, events, innovation, and sus…

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Strawberry Hotels - Pioneering Sustainability in the Hospitality Landscape. 39:15

5M ago39:15

39:15

In this final episode#07 of Season #01 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk, our host, Sid Bensalah, discussed the importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry with special guests Mari Sandrup, the Sustainability Analyst and Maria Anderson, the Sales Director of Meetings representing Strawberry Hotels. The episode was recorded from a high-end Po…

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Building Infrastracture, regulatory and legal framework for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) 38:57

5M ago38:57

38:57

Dan Sloat is the CEO of Volatus Infrastrcture and Energy Solutions, one of the world's leading electric mobility infrastructure firms providing turnkey solutions for eVTOL aircraft through vertiport consulting, design and construction. He is also the founder of Advanced Air Mobility Institute. In this episode, we discussed infrastructure, legal and…

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Africa's Outlook on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) 47:44

5M ago47:44

47:44

In this episode we discussed climate change mitigation through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Africa by exploring the opportunities and equitable energy transition. We also shared insights on the COP28 which took place in Dubai with takeaways for the participating African countries. My guest is Farai Chireshe, Energy analyst and Project officer…

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Carbon Offset Certification 48:00

6M ago48:00

48:00

Carbon Offset Certification is a Swiss based and global Independent label that certifies commodity transactions, product and services through a third party assured process where Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are calculated, verified and offset according to international best practices , standards and regulations. In this episode, my guest is the P…

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Lyte Aviation- Pioneering Heavyweight 40 seater eVTOL 40:48

6M ago40:48

40:48

Lyte Aviation is disrupting air mobility with its ambitious heavyweight 40 seater hybrid hydrogen electric VTOL skyBus and SkyTruck, passenger and cargo variants respectively. In this episode i discuss with its founder, Freshta Farzam in her quest to disrupt boldly buses, trains and trucks in a journey to redefine air mobility and infrastructure. S…

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Exploring Skyfinity "Innovate-to-zero" Principle 41:30

6M ago41:30

41:30

Skyfinity is a Dutch registered non for profit foundation. It sources contributions from individuals and organisations, calculated through their flight emissions to invest through a global fund for impact. These contributions are continuously re-invested into promising sustainable aviation start-ups spanning the full scope of aviation ecosystem, fr…

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199 Let the Kids Play! 1:06:07

9M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

On this episode, we go over a lot of stuff, particularly what the Yankees should do for the rest of the season, which is let the kids play and see what they got! Oh, and fire Boone and Cashman!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yankeecrazy/message

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From Passion to Purpose: Tripulse's Path to Fitness, Sustainability, and Community. 46:21

9M ago46:21

46:21

Welcome to another captivating episode of "Pre-Zero Sports Talk," the podcast that explores the fascinating intersection of Sports, Events, Innovation, and Sustainability. In this episode, we have the incredible privilege of delving into the inspiring journey of Tripulse. This revolutionary activewear brand seamlessly integrates Fitness, Sustainabi…

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Driving Sustainable Change in Hockey: Exploring FIH's Commitment to a Greener Future. 40:34

10M ago40:34

40:34

Welcome to "Pre-Zero Sports Talk," where we dive deep into the intersection of sports, innovation, and sustainability. In this groundbreaking episode, we are privileged to engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Jon Wyatt, the Sport & Sustainability Director of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Join us for our first-ever interview …

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The Impact of Climate Change on Sports and Athlete Activism for Sustainability. 44:21

12M ago44:21

44:21

Prepare for an extraordinary episode filled with passion, resilience, and triumph as we welcome our exceptional guest, Philippe Marquis, an Olympic athlete and coach. Philippe's story is a testament to the power of determination and the pursuit of excellence. Philippe is a two-time Canadian Olympian (2014, 2018) in freestyle/mogul skiing, with an i…

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From Waste to Wear: The Story of REFLO's Sustainable Activewear. 46:31

1y ago46:31

46:31

In today's episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk. We spoke with Rory MacFadyen, Co-founder of REFLO sustainable activewear. We covered much ground, from how REFLO got started to the production process, his explanation of REFLO’s good Greenwashing, their partnership with Eden Reforestation Project, the benefits of choosing sustainable activewear, and tips…

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198 Aaron Boone MUST GO!!!! 43:16

1y ago43:16

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We are so fed up with Boone and his analytical antics! Yankees need a refresh and it starts with firing Boone! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yankeecrazy/message

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Sustainable Sports Events: Eco-Friendly Equipment & Branding 46:00

1y ago46:00

46:00

In our second episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Neil Hamp-Adams, an experienced designer and marketer with over 27 years of expertise in the events industry. The topic of discussion was Eco-Friendly Equipment and Innovations in Sustainable Sports and Events, with a specific focus on branding. Neil shared his knowledge and insights on the sign…

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A 27-minute, flight-long Pod. 27:57

1y ago27:57

27:57

This pod is 27 minutes. The same duration as a flight taken by a Premier League club in 2023. The thought-provoking study released this week by BBC Sport suggests the average flight time of Premier Clubs around matches in a period between mid-January and mid-March was just 42 minutes. Short-haul domestic flying is rife in football. Everyone's at it…

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Developing Sustainable Tourism Destinations in Africa 38:28

1y ago38:28

38:28

In this episode, we discussed how to create sustainable tourism community and empowering the stakeholders .Understanding the social and environmental elements that is key to ensuring that destinations keep thriving by measuring performance and focus on the right metrics for sustainability. Adun Okupe is the Principal Consultant at Red Clay. A speci…

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Economic Sustainability of African Airlines 50:49

1y ago50:49

50:49

In this episode we discussed the economic sustainability of African airlines. How Government intervention in the airline industry has been typically unsuccessful, leading to multiple failed airlines and the need for it to create a sustainable business model for aviation entities in order to keep businesses and jobs in Africa, as well as pay off deb…

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Driving Economic Sustainability Through Efficient and Cost Effective Aircraft Operations 49:20

1y ago49:20

49:20

In this Episode we discussed modern methods such as predictive and preventive maintenance for airlines to reduce planned downtime and defects and how machine learning and predictive analytics can be used to improve aircraft maintenance processes and increase airworthiness for economic sustainability. My guest on the show was Chioma Okoro Onyedikach…

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Carbon-Neutral Sports: The Future of Sports Sustainability 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

36:02

In this first episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Show, we discussed the future of sports sustainability and the importance of achieving carbon-neutral sports with Paul Coleman, Co-founder of Fan Mobility, an Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Consultancy. We discussed openly what the sports industry is not doing and should be doing to reduc…

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Revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

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This episode features Yvonne Winter COO, FlyNow Aviation. FlyNow Aviation is based in Austria and it is one of the leading companies that is revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility using eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing)with its passenger and cargo variants. Support the Show.By Toni Ukachukwu

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One Dollar Tree Planting Campaign 33:42

1+ y ago33:42

33:42

In this episode, Afema Ronnie joins me on A.S.A.P to discuss his project; The One Dollar Tree Planting Campaign. An idea that encourages the planting of trees as a means to reduce the impact of aviation on climate change. The objective of the campaign is to mitigate the effect of carbon emission on the environment by planting one million trees acro…

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Green Football Weekend: Pomegranate Pods and Car Wash Controversies. 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

Ahead of Green Football Weekend (2nd-6th February), Jonathan and Melissa get busy with some easy, everyday environmental wins, "scoring goals" for their chosen clubs! At www.greenfootballweekend.com you can send your team soaring up the sustainability league table by achieving positive results in and around your own home. Jonathan's been whipping u…

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S2: E15. Season Finale: The Christmas Party! 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

35:10

In time-honoured tradition, the series wraps with a (virtual) Christmas party. This can only mean one thing; an editing nightmare for the producer. Putting that to one side, as we so often do in the broadcast game, we welcome back several available (sorry, favourite) guests featured on the second series of the pod. Expect to hear from Katie Cross (…

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S2:E14. What Does it Mean to Wear the Shirt? 45:36

1+ y ago45:36

45:36

Australia may be a nation playing catch up in the sport/sustainability space but recent events suggest its moving rapidly in the right direction, led by athletes! Amy Steel and Emma Pocock join Jonathan and Melissa on Episode 14 to discuss playing for pride and purpose; including Donnell Wallam and the whole Australia Diamonds Netball Team, Amy's f…

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S2:E13. On Track (and Field) for a Better World 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

40:20

Track and Field is our focus on Episode 13 as we hear from two current World Champions and Bob Ramsak, Head of Sustainability at World Athletics, joins the pod. This is a sport experiencing significant impact due to changes to our climate; the marathon at the Tokyo Olympics not only changed start time but completely moved its location, while US tri…

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S2:E12. The 3P's: People, Planet, Profit. 34:31

1+ y ago34:31

34:31

If the business case for taking a sustainable approach to sport isn't clear enough already, it will be after listening to Jamie Farndale. The Scotland Rugby 7s international, our guest on Episode 12, takes a "people, planet, profit" approach and everything he says makes sense. If making a profit is ultimately about making people feel good, then tho…

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S2:E11. The Influence of The Premier League 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

45:11

How is the self-styled "best league in the world" leading on climate action? In reality, it's a mixed picture with a shortage of league-wide gravitas on the vital issue impacting the very future of the game. The English Premier League, with all its component parts including 20 clubs and over 500 players, is yet to realise the full potential of its …

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197 Postseason Review and Winner/Loser/Neutral with BD4! 54:01

1+ y ago54:01

54:01

On this episode we discuss the frustrating end to the Yankees 2022 season and then we talk with Rob Carbone from BD4 for a new segment called Winner/Loser/Neutral where we categorize each Yankee player with one of those labels. And now it's time to head into the off-season and see what the Yankees produce for a 2023 roster. Hope you enjoy! And also…

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S2:E10. "Football Can Change The World" 49:24

1+ y ago49:24

49:24

"Football can change the world!" So proclaimed the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, in May 2022 at the World Economic Forum. Purposeful social impact, to use soccer as a power for good; could it be true?! Was this the seismic shift from the all-powerful governing body many had been waiting for?? Alas, just a fortnight before the start of the Wo…

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S2:E9. BASIS Awards Special Edition 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

37:15

While Melissa continues her exploration of Europe's finest budget rail-routes (while working hard, it should be noted), Jonathan's at the BASIS Sustainable Sport Awards in London! Join him at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Stadium to meet some of the great success stories in UK sport and sustainability thanks to the organisation right at the heart of th…

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S2:E8. The Changing Sports Media Landscape 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

Before Melissa heads off on a trip of a lifetime, we turn the spotlight on the sports media with Episode Eight. Yes, that's us! We go behind the scenes at Sky Sports, IMG Studios and Bafta Albert to find out how the Sports Media landscape is changing, both in terms of editorial priorities and also production impacts. Jonathan brings his perspective…

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S2:E7. Challenging Commercial Partners 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

40:40

A commercial deal in sport always used to be a pretty simple negotiaton: "You write the cheque, we'll endorse your brand". But that's all changing, with purpose and impact heavy factors. Climate awareness is shooting to the top of the priority list when partnerships are struck. On episode seven, Jonathan and Melissa take an interesting case study; …

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S2:E6. Sport Positive Special Edition 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

29:23

You find us under the arch of Wembley Stadium for Episode 6; we're at the Sport Positive Summit, 2022! Jonathan and Melissa are joined by the organiser Claire Poole, fresh from gathering 420 people in the same space all with the common goal; to fight climate change through the power of sport. It's been an incredible journey for Claire and her small…

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196 Regular Season Review & Playoff Preview with Rob Carbone! 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

On this episode, we have special guest Rob Carbone joining us to review the Yankees regular season and discuss the upcoming playoffs. Always great having Rob on the show and go check out his podcast and blog, BD4!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yankeecrazy/message…

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S2:E5. Learnings Not Lost 42:41

1+ y ago42:41

42:41

Sporting major events come and go; they pop up in one place, disappear and then return somewhere completely different, usually four years later. So how does this distinctly unsustainable operation have a lasting legacy? How do we make sure “learnings are not lost”. We visit the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to speak to their sustainability tea…

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S2:E4. Serving Authentic Leadership 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

43:08

After appealing in Episode One for global sport leaders to step forward and speak more openly about environmental awareness, we have our first Chief Executive on the series; the man at the top of the governing body of men's tennis, Massimo Calvelli. As Chief Executive Officer of the ATP, Massimo has a lot of influence on a global scale - among play…

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S2:E3. A New Kind of Winning 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

Jonathan's in Bristol to speak to Katie Cross from Pledgeball and Pete Smith from Bristol City FC. They're exploring the idea, mooted in Episode Two with Sail GP, that we can redefine the parameters of sporting success. Of course winning means more goals, more points and faster times. But does it always have to be? As we search for positive solutio…

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S2:E2. The Impact of an Impact League 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

35:02

Sail GP are making waves with their global sailing series, not least with their innovative "Impact League". Fiona Morgan, Tom Verity and Isabella Bertold join the pod to explain how sport can lead on incentivising athletes and setting a purpose from the beginning. On this second series, we're visiting a lot of clubs, venues and organisations who go…

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S2:E1. Welcome, Melissa! Welcome, Everyone! 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

30:37

Series two of Emergency on Planet Sport has arrived with new episodes dropping every Wednesday and a new co-host! After injury wrecked her Tokyo Olympic dream, international rower Melissa Wilson has new priorities; firstly, developing her organisation "Athletes of the World" and, secondly, plonking herself on the EOPS sofa next to Jonathan Overend!…

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