Game, set and match: Why sport must serve sustainability

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The climate crisis is rewriting some of the rules of sport - but through foresight and collaboration, sport can also help write the next chapter in climate protection, writes EY's Dr Matthew Bell

This year's Wimbledon Championships opened under the hottest conditions on record, with temperatures in London soaring to 34°C. June 2025 was the warmest ever recorded in Western Europe – a stark reminder...

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