British Fencing's Green Piste strategy targets carbon cuts and plastic-free events

British Fencing has launched its Green Piste environmental sustainability strategy, which includes carbon footprinting for the sport, reducing waste at events, and cutting emissions from travel and operations. The national governing body says it is one of the most visible sustainability programmes in the UK Olympic and Paralympic space, and it aligns with UK Sport and Sport England goals. A notable element is the Sustainable Travel Leave policy, which gives staff two extra days off if they agree not to fly on holiday. British Fencing claims to be the first sports governing body in the UK to do this. The strategy also focuses on eliminating single-use plastic bottles at competitions and engaging clubs, athletes, and venues around measurable sustainability targets. For anyone following low-carbon initiatives outside the usual energy sectors, this is a useful example of how smaller organisations can embed climate action into everyday operations. The full Green Piste plan and key dates are available on British Fencing's website.