Arup appointed to develop sustainability strategy for Scottish Rugby
Arup has been appointed to develop a new sustainability vision and strategy for Scottish Rugby.
The plan will be presented to Scottish Rugby Limited’s Board later this summer.
Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Mark Dodson said:
We know there is a great deal to do on this sustainability journey but we believe working alongside our clubs, partners and stakeholders, we can make a difference to create a cleaner and greener future.
We also know we must embed environmental considerations in all elements of our business as well as work with partners and those attending BT Murrayfield and other stadia to highlight our commitment to this.
Last year, Scottish Rugby announced its support for the United Nations Sport for Climate Change Action Framework.
That aligns with World Rugby’s own Environment Sustainability Plan (ESP), aimed at halving emissions by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2040.
Scottish Rugby’s Director of Stadium Development and Operations, Mark Laidlaw, said:
We are conscious that we have been doing a lot tactically in the ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – space but, as part of that embedding, we need to be more strategic and create a measurable sustainability plan.
To kick-start the plan, Scottish Rugby is collaborating with Arup.
Natasha Connolly, Director at Arup, said:
Scottish Rugby wishes to place environmental, social and governance (ESG) at the heart of its operations to become a leader of sustainability in the sports industry. Arup fully supports this ambition and is proud to be working with Scottish Rugby on its journey. We are utilising our ESG expertise to collaboratively set an ambitious vision and plan, and to embed a strong sustainability culture within the organisation.
