DOHA (Qatar): Qatar Stars League (QSL) announced a new initiative aimed at becoming the first league in the world to be carbon neutral.
The initiative was announced after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by QSL CEO Hani Taleb Ballan and Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD), on Monday.
QSL’s vision is to become the best league in Asia, and in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, as well as the commitment to organize the first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
It will be made possible by working to reduce carbon emissions in stadiums and sports facilities during or not-during competitions and applying the highest standards as well as best practices that limit carbon emissions, in co-operation with the authorities concerned.
The MoU outlines co-operation in several fields to enhance activities aimed at combating climate change and promoting green initiatives that are environmental-friendly and the role QSL can play in those aspects.
Besides, QSL wants to create awareness of the best environmental-sustainability practices, and applying green building standards in accordance with the G system SAS Operations (GSAS), affiliated to GORD.
The electronic portal will manage the project evaluation process that seeks to obtain GSAS accreditation and issue a certificate.
Dr. Yousef Alhorr said, “Sustainability as we know is no longer a passing trend. It is a pressing need of the day. Like other industries, sports sector has also realized the immense potential green practices hold.”
