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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 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

Fans enjoy the 'Wake and Shake'

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

Lead Sustainability Partner
Sustainability Impact Partner
Sustainability Impact Partner
Sustainable Impact Partner
Sustainable Hydration Partner
Sustainability Impact Partner
Sustainability Impact Partner
Sustainability Supplier
Sustainability Supplier
Sustainability Supplier

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