Game On for the Planet: The ATP’s Journey to Sustainability
Explore how the ATP Tour, the world’s leading men’s professional tennis league, is shifting gears to embrace sustainability and play its part in fighting climate change
Challenge Introduction
Are you ready to discover how one of the world’s most exciting sports is stepping up to tackle one of the planet’s biggest problems? In this challenge, we’ll explore how the ATP Tour, the world’s leading men’s professional tennis league, is shifting gears to embrace sustainability and play its part in fighting climate change.
Tennis isn’t just about hitting balls and winning trophies—now it’s about making sure we still have a planet to play on!
You’ll get the inside scoop on how tennis is cutting emissions, reducing resource use, and inspiring a whole movement toward a greener future. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of what sustainability looks like in a global sport and how small actions can lead to big wins.
Complete the challenge to get a chance to to win 2 tickets to the Nitto ATP Finals held in Turin Italy from November 10 to 17 2024
Learning Goals
- Why sustainability is essential for the future of tennis
- The two main areas where tennis can make the biggest environmental impact
- Real examples of sustainability efforts already in action on the ATP Tour
- How tennis contributes to global environmental issues
- The ATP tour’s ambitious goals for cutting emissions and reaching net-zero
- Ways that fans can help make tennis greener
Why Tennis Needs to Go Green
Ever wondered how climate change is affecting your favorite sport?
Spoiler alert: it’s already causing some major headaches. From heatwaves to bushfires, tennis is feeling the pinch of a warming planet, and the ATP Tour isn’t turning a blind eye.
In the first part of this challenge, we’ll dig into why sustainability is now at the forefront of tennis strategy. You’ll get a clear look at what climate change actually means, why it’s something we should all care about, and how the ATP is kicking off its green game plan.
Please complete the following activities:
Why the ATP Tour is Committed to a Sustainable Future
Read • 3 mins
Tennis and Sustainability: How It’s Happening
Now that you know why sustainability is so important, it’s time to see how the ATP is actually making a difference.
We’ll dive into the ATP’s three-part strategy for transforming tennis into a greener, more eco-friendly sport. From helping players offset their travel emissions to hosting sustainable tournaments, the ATP is serving up some serious climate action. You’ll discover the tools and tactics they’re using to reduce their carbon footprint and how they’re inspiring everyone from players to fans to do their part.
Get ready to be inspired by how tennis is going green—and maybe pick up a few ideas to make your own life a little greener, too!
Please complete the following activities:
Behind the Court: How the ATP is Making Tennis Sustainable
Read • 3 mins
Ready to Earn 3 B3TR?
Show what you have learned:
- Why sustainability is essential for the future of tennis
- How tennis contributes to global environmental issues
- The two main areas where tennis can make the biggest environmental impact
