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Sustainability at UEFA Women's EURO 2025

Women’s EURO 2025 was not just about goals and glory on the pitch but also delivering a tournament to inspire and set new sustainability benchmarks.

Sustainability at UEFA Women's EURO 2025

Women’s EURO 2025 was not just about goals and glory on the pitch but also delivering a tournament to inspire and set new sustainability benchmarks.

Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024

How we made the tournament a driving force for sustainable development for German and European societies.

Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024

How we made the tournament a driving force for sustainable development for German and European societies.

UEFA's football sustainability strategy 2030 measures our progress against 11 environmental and social policies

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National associations can apply for UEFA funding to invest in football sustainability projects.

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Sustainability at UEFA Women's EURO 2025

Sustainability at UEFA Women's EURO 2025

Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024

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Strength through Unity

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Impact beyond the game: 2024/25 Respect Report

New UEFA playbook to guide sustainability reporting

How associations are investing in a sustainable future

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A Europe-wide celebration of accessibility in football

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New UEFA playbook to guide sustainability reporting

How associations are investing in a sustainable future

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Evolving the UEFA sustainability strategy

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UEFA and the United Nations join forces to promote road safety awareness

World Children’s Day: Placing safety at the heart of football

UEFA receives integrity award

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UEFA and EFC unite to accelerate sustainability in European football

Olena’s story: how football is helping refugees build new lives

Unity EURO Cup: Social inclusion through football

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Take Care campaign: Supporting healthier digital habits

First-ever "zero parking" event provides model for future

UEFA champions circularity in football operations

Tackling online abuse across our competitions

UEFA and FSE unite for disability inclusion

Take Care: Tackling the mental health stigma

World Refugee Day 2025: Standing in solidarity

Championing sustainability at the Under-21 EURO

UEFA receives environmental leadership award

UEFA's carbon reduction plan

Football construction carbon emissions tool launched

Celebrating World Football Day 2025

Championing sustainability at the 2025 UEFA club finals

How we made the Youth League final a car-free event

Ambition, action and accountability at Women's EURO 2025

UEFA Respect Forum: impact beyond the game

FootbALL Awards 2025 honour recipients for inclusivity, anti-discrimination and community initiatives

Collecting insights on disabled fans' experiences

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SolarPower Europe and UEFA collaborate on sustainable energy in football

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UEFA EURO 2024: Environmental, social and governance (ESG) report

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Take Care: our new initiative for health and well-being

The role of football in combatting digital addiction

Total climate fund investment surpasses €7.9m

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Unlocking football's potential to create positive impact

UEFA releases 2023/24 Respect Report

Champions Innovate: startups selected

Human rights board announced for Women's EURO 2025

UEFA Accessibility Guidelines - Panel discussion

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Sustainability at UEFA Women's EURO 2025

Sustainability at UEFA Women's EURO 2025

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Report: Women’s EURO 2025 sustainability impact

Tackling online abuse at Women’s EURO 2025

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Human rights declaration from key stakeholders

Human rights board announced for Women's EURO 2025

Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024

Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024

Climate Fund concludes with €7.925m investment in grassroots sustainability

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UEFA EURO 2024: the results of a €29.6m investment in sustainability

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