Sustainability

Climate change is an existential threat to our sport. From extreme heat, to flooding, to bushfires, to drought, cricket is the number one turf-playing sport affected by climate change, which is why Desert Vipers are putting sustainability at the core of our franchise. As a new franchise, we have an opportunity to lead by example to help ensure the long-term future of the sport we love.

Sustainability blogs

How can sport eliminate its waste problem?

September 15, 2025

We look at the work being done in sport to reduce waste, and how it can go further to contribute to a waste-free society

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Sustainability blogs

How can sport eliminate its waste problem?

We look at the work being done in sport to reduce waste, and how it can go further to contribute to a waste-free society

Sustainability blogs

Is sport and nature a winning team for a healthier planet?

With World Nature Conservation Day on 28th July, this...

Sustainability blogs

From Dubai to Lord’s: Taking a Global Look at Cricket’s Race to Net Zero

At current levels of carbon dioxide emissions, there’s only...

Sustainability blogs

Ready for a new era? The Desert Vipers and Carbon Happy World kick off 12 months of sustainability & sport insights

Welcome back to Desert Vipers’ blog!Over the last 18...

NOV 2022 Signed sports' first ever Climate Change Partnership

JUL 2023 Became the first cricket franchise to sign up to the UN Sports For Climate Action Framework

JUL 2023 Hired our first Sustainability Manager from Oxford University

OCT 2023 Management stopped flying business class, and staff rewarded for flying economy

NOV 2023 Published our Sustainability Strategy Framework 2023/24

NOV 2023 Started our Schools Programme

DEC 2023 Participated in COP28

JAN 2024 Committed to reducing single-use plastic, through our partnership with The Plastic Pledge

JAN 2024 Partnered with Bat For A Chance, to distribute kit to people in cricket-playing nations

JAN 2024 Eradicated single-use plastic water bottles from our team, in partnership with Bluewater Group

JAN 2024 Announced our first Sustainability Supplier

JAN 2024 Hosted our first Sustainability Match

JAN 2024 Placed carbon footprint labels on hospitality food at a match – a first in sports?

FEB 2024 Announced our first Schools Programme Partner

FEB 2024 Hired a Development Lead to expand our Schools Programme

APR 2024 Hired a Sustainability Lead – the only one in franchise cricket

JUL 2024 Launched our dedicated Sustainability Microsite & channels

JUL 2024 Schools Programme reached the final of the GSA and Sport Positive Awards

SEP 2024 Submitted to GSBS for the first time

NOV 2024 Launched our partnership with Palmfit to created 100% recycled sportswear

NOV 2024 Our Schools Programme visited its first school in India

JAN 2025 Published sports' first Plastic Impact Report

JAN 2025 Published our Season 2 Carbon Footprint Report

JAN 2025 Hosted our 2^nd Sustainability Match

JAN 2025 Became the first cricket signatory to the IUCN Sports for Nature Framework

JAN 2025 Placed water footprint labels on food during a match – a first in sports?

JAN 2025 Partnered with Carrefour MAF to promote healthy eating in our Schools Programme

MAY 2025 Our Schools Programme visited its first school in Abu Dhabi

COMING SOON More Sustainability Partners

Desert Vipers’ Sustainability Mission

We are Dubai's first signatory to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action (UNS4CA), and the first Asian cricket franchise to sign up

50% emissions reduction by 2030 & Net Zero by 2040

Championing nature through sport as a signatory to the IUCN Sports for Nature Framework.