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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.
Timeline of Sustainability prod
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 2nd 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
Climate targets
We are Dubai's first signatory to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action (UNS4CA), and the first Asian cricket franchise to sign up
S4CA Targets
50% emissions reduction by 2030
Net
Zero by
2040
Desert Vipers Stretch Target
50% emissions
reduction by
2028
Season 3 Sustainability Match
There was a good turn out for the 'Wake and Shake' before the match!
The children had a great time exercising before the match
Games in green in the Fan Zone
Alex Hales and Dan Lawrence discussing tactics
Fangs Out!
Children Choosing Better, with healthy snacks provided by Carrefour MAF
The Fan Zone before the game
This Team 💚
Luke Wood’s first incredible catch of the day
Too good, Luke Wood! Catch of the Season
Alex Hales celebrates a 50
Our Sustainability Partners & Suppliers
We have an opportunity to lead by example to help ensure the long-term future of the sport we love.
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Season 2
carbon footprint score
775.7
tCO2e
