Tennis Club de Strasbourg

Sport facility type

• Outdoor courts of other materials (non-grass)

Is the facility part of the sports complex?

Yes

Description

The WTA 250 Tournament in Strasbourg was created in 1987 and is currently the first French eco-responsible event. It is a women's tennis tournament that takes place every year in May, just before Roland Garros. The event is located at the Strasbourg Tennis Club at the foot of the European Parliament, hosting 32 players from the WTA circuit.

Size

• Indoor Space: 2 088 m²
• Outdoor Space: 3 915 m²

Other relevant information

Sustainability pillars of the innovation'

• Governance

Subcategories

• Certification: External sustainability certifications.
• The IS have become the reference in environmental commitment for the WTA. They share their experience with tournaments that are looking for guidance and assistance in implementing a greener approach. The tournament has many partners which facilitates the viability. The partners are also committed to the ecological approach.

Innovation description

In 2018, it obtained level 3 (maximum) of the Alsace Eco-Events
Commitment Charter, rewarding 80 eco-friendly actions put in place.
They are one of the major sporting events that have signed the "Charter
of 15 eco-friendly commitments" of the Ministry of Sports and the WWF.
They have set up a reforestation project in the Mollkirch forest next to
the tournament. This reforestation project has received the "Low
Carbon" label from the Ministry of Ecological Transition. Thanks to its
eco-friendly commitments, the tournament has. Reduced its carbon
emissions by nearly 30% since 2010. Food Calculation of the carbon
footprint of VIP meals. In 2022, the average C02 emission per meal was
510g, compared to 2200g in a gourmet restaurant. Mobility Deduction
of the price of the tramway ticket for spectators and Reduction on the
price of the tournament ticket for all spectators coming by train.
Carpooling operation: free and reserved parking spaces. Movement of
players and officials only in hybrid and electric cars thanks to our official
BMW transporter.

Innovation Type

Process innovation

Approximate cost of investment in innovation (in €, excluding VAT)

€

Aid or subsidy to encourage the implementation of the innovation

Years for the return on investment (ROI)

None

Pros of the Innovation

1) The club has successfully reduced its carbon footprint by nearly 30% since 2010 through reforestation, energy-efficient transport, and food sustainability measures.
2) Achieving Level 3 of the Alsace Eco-Events Charter, earning the Low Carbon label, and signing the WWF & Ministry of Sports Eco-Commitment Charter showcase the club's leadership in sustainability.
3) Sustainable Transportation & Accessibility

Cons of the Innovation

Limited Scalability & Global Impact – While the club has strong local sustainability efforts, its impact on a global scale remains limited, as these initiatives are specific to the tournament and may not be easily replicated elsewhere.

Facility Indicators

Other Indicators

Interest in a specific need that can be addressed by a company offering an innovative sustainability solution.