Bristol City awarded gold for green credentials

Bristol City have held the top ranking under the EFL's sustainability schemes since 2023

Bristol City have been awarded gold by the English Football League for their environmental sustainability credentials.

The Championship side have held gold status since 2023 under the EFL's previous green club's scheme, but have been re-awarded the top status after the assessment was updated in January.

Bristol City's 'Project Whitebeam' initiative helped them score 89 - 76 is the threshold for gold - across a range of sustainability criteria.

Among the club's practices are using local food suppliers at Ashton Gate, providing clothes and food donations to avoid waste, and offering fans free and subsidised transport to matches.

"This new gold award cements our position as a real leader in this space and we will continue our commitment to Project Whitebeam and do what we can to be greener," said Bristol City chief executive officer Gavin Marshall.