Report Highlights Carbon Footprint of Football and Rugby in France

The Shift Project's study reveals 2.2 million tons of annual CO2 emissions from football and rugby, with transportation as the largest contributor.

The Shift Project's report quantifies the carbon emissions of football and rugby in France, equaling the annual emissions of a city like Rennes or Lille.
Transportation accounts for the majority of emissions, with international matches producing significantly higher CO2 levels than local competitions.
The study proposes measures such as promoting public transport, reducing air travel, and organizing competitions geographically to limit long-distance travel.
Professional sports teams and leagues are encouraged to adopt changes like increased rail use, while amateur sports face unique challenges due to their high aggregate emissions.
The report outlines a pathway to reduce the carbon footprint of football and rugby by 68% by 2050, aligning with Paris Agreement goals.