Sports have a massive carbon footprint. The travel, the lights, the waste from thousands of fans—it adds up. But a new wave of "Green Stadiums" is proving that large-scale events can be sustainable.
Innovations in Infrastructure
Look at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. It was the first cricket stadium in the world to be solar-powered. Rainwater harvesting systems ensure the pitch is watered without draining local municipal supplies. These aren't just PR stunts; they are cost-saving necessities for the future.
The Zero-Waste Goal
The next frontier is waste management. Stadiums are banning single-use plastics and implementing composting for food waste. For students in sports management, this opens up a new functional area: Sustainability Operations.