SAINTS have released a review outlining its sustainability achievements a year on from launching ‘The Halo Effect’, following the announcement of its joint third place in the Sport Positive Premier League Sustainability Table.
Oriol Romeu said: “After being involved in the launch of The Halo Effect a year ago, I’m delighted to see the progress that the club has made. Planting so many trees through the Home Grown Initiative and reducing single-use plastic are really positive steps and show how seriously the club takes its environmental responsibility. As a player, I’m proud that my club is taking this proactive attitude towards positive change and constantly working to become more and more sustainable. I am also a firm believer in trying to ensure that we leave behind better people as well as a better planet and so I fully support the social and educative initiatives that the club and its partners have invested in. It’s inspiring to see the impact that these are having on the local and wider community.”
The club has also invested £2.5million to improve accessibility and matchday experience and launched its No place for homophobia in Southampton initiative with official kit supplier, hummel, and Rainbow Saints – a dedicated LGBTQ+ supporter group.
