Sustainability in sport: How sustainability research expertise at the University of Bath can address sustainability challenges in the sports sector

This report, commissioned as part of the Sport@Bath initiative, explores how sustainability research at the University of Bath can address key environmental challenges in the sports sector. It reviews seven main areas of expertise—public attitudes, pro-environmental behaviour, sustainable diets, habit, different roles of the individual, sustainability and market value, and design and materials. The report identifies five critical sustainability challenges in sports: transport, sustainable diets, waste and materials, prioritizing sustainability, and communication. It offers insights on leveraging the university’s research to promote sustainable practices in sports, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and the sector's potential to influence public attitudes towards sustainability.