Next week’s game against Hampshire at the Kia Oval in the Vitality Blast will be Surrey’s first-ever sustainability-focussed fixture.
The ‘Sustainabili-T20’ match is part of the Club’s ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving the ambitious goal of reaching Net Zero by 2030. This game will focus on engaging all our fans and educating all on sustainable initiatives.
As part of the Club’s commitment to supporting the environment, for every four or six hit by either team during the game, Surrey will plant four or six trees respectively.
All food around the ground is served in fully compostable seaweed packaging and there are a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options available – non-meat options create far fewer emissions.
In specific areas around the ground, ‘food miles’ will be shown next to the different options to show spectators the impact on the environment that each dish has.
The game will focus on educating staff and spectators on how they can reduce their own carbon footprint and make more sustainable choices in everyday life.
Fans can try their hand at a sustainability quiz during the innings break with a chance to win hospitality tickets for the third day of the Test Match at the Kia Oval between England and Sri Lanka.
The Xbox Family Zone will feature fun, educational opportunities for young fans to learn more about sustainability. Whilst local charity BeeUrban will be educating fans about the positive impact of bees on the environment and how to facilitate habitats conducive to bees.
Surrey has committed to reaching Net Zero by 2030, which will require reducing carbon emissions by 80%.
Steve Elworthy, Chief Executive at Surrey CCC, said “Sustainability is a crucial part of the future plans of the Club and the venue, and we’ve set ourselves a very ambitious target of reaching net Zero by 2030.
“There is no doubt that we must all look to make more sustainable choices and we want fans to head home with a better understanding about how they can make a positive change.”
