European Professional Club Rugby recognised among the top 15% of organisations worldwide for sustainability performance
When a sports organisation can clearly prove its sustainability impact, the conversation changes, both inside the boardroom and with sponsors. For EPCR (European Professional Club Rugby), achieving a Silver Medal from EcoVadis has not only validated the integration of sustainability within the organisation but also strengthened internal buy-in from top management and enhanced their credibility with existing and prospective commercial partners.
Since 2022, bloomUp has been supporting EPCR in embedding sustainability into the heart of their operations and events. Together, we developed a sustainability strategy that was turned into a brand impACT, built on two themes: RESPECT and GROWTH.
- RESPECT – Committing to good stewardship and the resources required to sustain rugby both on and off the pitch
- GROWTH – Maximising the positive impact of EPCR competitions to create a legacy for the future of our organisation, our game and our society
EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating that evaluates organisations on 4 core themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, all aligned with international standards like GRI, ISO 26000, and the UN Global Compact.
An EcoVadis Silver Medal places EPCR among the top 15 % of all assessed organisations worldwide during the past 12 months. This year’s assessment was the 2nd one after the baseline measurement of 2024. Concrete suggested improvement areas that came out of the baseline measurement allowed EPCR to make significant progress, improving its EcoVadis score by 21 points in just one year.
“EPCR’s achievement is a powerful example that structured, evidence-based sustainability efforts make business sense,” said bloomUp.
bloomUp both guides and audits events and sports organisations on sustainability management, operations and governance using international standards like ISO 20121, EcoVadis and B Corp.
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