South Korea Delegation Visits Tottenham Hotspur Stadium During London Climate Action Week
24 June 2025, London: A delegation of ten journalists from South Korea’s largest and most influential media outlets today visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as part of London Climate Action Week.
The journalists, from national and regional media such as Segye Ilbo, News1, KBS and SBS saw how sustainability measures are contributing to shaping new cultural norms and public engagement in football and sports.
Group Photo of South Korea Delegation Visit To Tottenham Hotspur Stadium During London Climate Action Week 2025 | Photo credit: Claire Poole | Sport Positive
Hosted by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, and co-ordinated by British Embassy Seoul and Sport Positive, the group toured the stadium to see how sustainability is operationally embedded, and hear more about public engagement strategies on climate action from a Premier League football club.
The group learned more about Spurs’ sustainability measures including the stadium which operates on 100% renewable electricity, minimisation of single-use plastic, availability of plant-based foods for fans and more. The club is certified to ISO20121, an international sustainable events management system, and hosted the world’s first ever net zero carbon football match in 2021.
Enjoying a plant-based food selection that is available to fans, served and curated by Ian Green, head chef, retail and culinary development, was an unexpected surprise for the visitors. Menus across retail screens and premium menus have a carbon label to enable guests make conscious choices about their food choice.
Tottenham Hotspur is a signatory of UN Sports For Climate Action framework, a key element of which is advocating for climate action through communication, including showcasing sustainable action at events and club grounds. London Climate Action Week provides the opportunity for cross-cultural and cross-sectoral engagement.
Head of Sustainability, Marcus Parry, who hosted the visit, commented, “We are extremely proud to be demonstrating leadership in environmental sustainability and showcase the variety of measures we have implemented across our stadium to minimise our carbon footprint, while enhancing the fan experience.”
Guests enjoyed a selection of plant-based foods available at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Photo Credit: Claire Poole | Sport Positive
Hyun-Yong Lee of Channel A, a General Programming broadcaster who joined the tour, shared, “as a sports reporter, I’ve visited several football stadiums in Korea, some of which incorporate eco-friendly elements.” He went on, “but this was the first time I experienced a stadium so fully committed to sustainability. I often watch Tottenham matches, especially with Heung-Min Son as captain, so I was surprised to learn how environmentally responsible their home ground is. It was inspiring to see how sports can take a leading role in addressing the climate crisis.”
Sport Positive CEO and Founder, Claire Poole remarked during the visit, “sport has the power to connect with society on key issues like energy and climate in a way that cuts through, and meets them where they are.” She went on, “supporting journalists to report on critical environmental issues in a way that connects with audiences of all backgrounds, is a massive part of the way we can increase understanding of the climate crisis and climate action across society.”
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Organisation Information
Tottenham Hotspur FC Sustainability Initiatives: https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/the-club/passionate-about-our-planet/
Sport Positive: www.sportpositive.org
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
