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A POWERFUL SUSTAINABILITY EXCHANGE AT JOHAN CRUIJFF ARENA

Over the past two days, ESSMA hosted a powerful sustainability cohort at Johan Cruijff ArenA, bringing together 20 leaders from 7 European clubs and stadiums.

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From operational to executive level, we collaborated in a confidential setting to openly discuss tangible challenges and solutions around sustainability in stadium operations.

It turned into a vivid and valuable exchange of ideas and insights between participants.

What made this gathering so impactful?
✔️ the confidential format created a safe space and encouraged honest, in-depth conversations
✔️ Participants shared openly, challenged each other, and built practical solutions together resulting in a playbook
✔️ We tackled real issues – from energy forecasting and sustainable catering to reusable systems (cups), and fan behaviour
✔️ A clear way forward: standardised matchday sustainability reporting  and practical “how-to” guides (e.g. on reusables, sustainable events, etc.)

Huge thanks to  Johan Cruijff ArenA  for hosting, and to KPMG NederlandKristel Boyes & Maurits Denekamp – for guiding the sessions. This workshop showed what’s possible when we come together as an industry.

Also a heartfelt thank you to all participants for your openness, trust, and leadership: