RCB to wear Green Jerseys against Rajasthan Royals to raise awareness about conservation

ANI April 12, 2025 294 views

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is taking a bold stance on environmental sustainability through their innovative green jersey initiative. The team has committed to becoming carbon-neutral and is meticulously tracking their ecological impact across all operations. By leveraging their massive fan following, RCB aims to inspire broader awareness about conservation and climate action. Their comprehensive approach includes everything from waste management to renewable energy usage, demonstrating how sports franchises can be powerful agents of environmental change.

"Our green jerseys are more than just a symbol; they are a call to action." - Rajesh Menon, RCB COO
Bengaluru, April 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru players will once again sport their iconic green jerseys when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. The green jerseys, made from recycled fabric, highlight the franchise's broader sustainability initiatives, aiming to raise awareness about conservation and the need to protect the environment.

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RCB aims to become carbon-positive through comprehensive sustainability initiatives

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Green jerseys made from recycled fabric highlight environmental commitment

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Team conducts detailed carbon audits across operations and fan travel

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Community programs include green schools and lake rejuvenation projects

RCB is a "carbon-neutral" T20 franchise, and through this initiative at the home stadium for fan engagement throughout the season, the team seeks to further engage fans in its environmental mission with the ambition of becoming carbon-positive, according to the RCB press release.

Speaking on the initiative, Rajesh Menon, COO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said, "For us it is about being bold, both on and off the pitch. Our green jerseys are more than just a symbol; they are a call to action. As proud representatives of the Garden City, sustainability is a natural priority for us. Through this initiative, we aim to leverage the cultural and social power of RCB to drive awareness and inspire fans to take small steps towards conservation."

RCB's sustainability endeavours are not only comprehensive but also rooted in data. Regular carbon audits allow the franchise to closely track their ecological impact across all operations. The franchise carries out detailed surveys to map their carbon footprint, not only within the stadium through diesel generator emissions but also through fan commutes to and from the stadium, gauging the impact of spectator travel on overall emissions, the release said.

RCB's commitment to sustainability also focuses on team operations. Over the course of the season, the travel footprint of players, support staff, and the cheer squad is thoroughly assessed. This includes a complete audit of accommodation booked for the team across both home and away matches, with an analysis of carbon emissions per room night. Furthermore, emissions from waste generated at the stadium are calculated based on waste type, ensuring every aspect of their environmental impact is accounted for and addressed.

RCB deploys a series of measures to combat their carbon offset, comprising waste management and segregation at the stadium, the use of renewable energy sources such as solar-powered lighting and wind energy, and other initiatives to reduce dependency on conventional resources.

From a community perspective, RCB's broader outreach last year comprised the development of green schools and lake rejuvenation initiatives across Bengaluru. They also asked fans to take a pledge to conserve energy, making them active participants in the sustainability movement.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, April 13th, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Love this initiative by RCB! The green jerseys look amazing and it's great to see a sports team taking environmental responsibility seriously. More franchises should follow their lead 🌱
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Rahul M.
While I appreciate the gesture, I wonder how much impact this really has when they're still flying private jets between matches. Would love to see them offset those emissions too.
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Sanjay P.
As a Bengaluru resident, I'm proud to see our team leading in sustainability! The lake rejuvenation projects last year made a visible difference in our city. Hope they continue this good work!
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Ananya T.
The green jersey concept is cool, but I hope they make these available for fans to purchase! Would love to support both the team and the environment by wearing one 💚
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Vikram S.
Impressed by how detailed their sustainability approach is - from fan commutes to hotel stays. This shows real commitment beyond just greenwashing. More power to RCB!
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Neha R.
The solar-powered lighting at Chinnaswamy Stadium is such a smart move! Hope other stadiums across IPL adopt similar measures. Small steps lead to big changes âš¡

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