Sustainability

Welcome to a Greener Future with AstroTurf and Cyclyx

AstroTurf and Cyclyx: Pioneering Sustainability in Synthetic Turf

AstroTurf, a trailblazing ESG brand renowned for revolutionizing synthetic turf systems, is proud to announce its partnership with Cyclyx International, a consortium dedicated to reshaping the future of post-use plastic innovation. Together, we embark on a mission to elevate plastic recyclability from 10% to an impressive 90%.
AstroTurf: A Legacy of Innovation and Environmental Leadership
As AstroTurf approaches its 60th anniversary in 2025, its legacy is deeply rooted in the iconic Houston Astrodome—the birthplace of the first-ever synthetic turf system. Today, AstroTurf stands not only as a leader in athletic surfaces but also as a torchbearer for environmental responsibility.
Committed to crafting top-tier products that empower athletes, AstroTurf extends this dedication to sustainability, setting a bold target to achieve zero waste by the close of 2023. Pioneering forward-thinking strategies, AstroTurf introduces a “climate positive” turf product featuring Bio-Based PE, derived from 60% sustainably farmed sugar cane. This innovation significantly reduces carbon footprint and water usage throughout manufacturing, installation, and utilization.

Joining Forces for a Circular Future

AstroTurf now proudly joins the Cyclyx consortium—a collective of circular-minded businesses committed to transforming the plastic lifecycle. Leveraging Cyclyx’s expertise, AstroTurf aims to fortify its environmental mission by delivering sustainable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective alternatives to natural grass.

Environmental Impact Across Three Streams:

1. Manufacturing: AstroTurf will adopt sustainable practices to reduce plastic waste during manufacturing processes.
2. Installation: Implementing eco-friendly approaches in turf installation, minimizing environmental impact.
3. End-of-Life Operations: Through Cyclyx, AstroTurf anticipates reclaiming over 10 million pounds of landfill-bound PE waste, diverting up to 90% toward circular recycling pathways.

Welcome to a future where innovation meets sustainability. Join AstroTurf and Cyclyx on this transformative journey towards a greener, more sustainable world.

Climate Positive Turf

Paris GT® Zero – The world’s only carbon neutral hockey turf

Introducing Poligras Paris GT Zero / Paris GT, the revolutionary hockey turf that is redefining the Olympic standard for players and the environment.
Specifically developed for the 2024 Paris Olympics, this groundbreaking turf is the result of over six years of extensive research and development.
Made from 80% bio-based material derived from sugarcane, Paris GT Zero / Paris GT is ideal for all playing conditions. Its exclusive Turf Glide technology ensures swift and seamless gameplay while minimizing water requirements.

Furthermore, this innovation enables the product to meet the FIH Innovation category requirements when dry, offering substantial benefits to clubs and venues in terms of water conservation.

• Turf Glide technology for less surface friction, reduced water consumption and optimized playing dynamics
• Qualiback single (Paris GT) or multi-back (Paris GT Zero) backing which enables the surface to be either glued in place or loosely laid.
• Saves up to 73 tons of CO2 compared with a conventional turf by using sugarcane as a bio-raw material for the turf’s fibers
• FIH Global Innovation category certified for wet and dry use

SPORT GROUP IS TOP RATED BY ESG IN THE INDUSTRY

Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of ESG research, ratings and data evaluated the activities of all Sport Group manufacturing and installation companies, and we’re proud to have received a low or negligible risk rating in all categories. The categories included Environmental and Sustainable Impact of Products and Services, Emissions, Effluents and Waste, Resource Use, Occupational Health & Safety and Corporate Governance. Together this constituted an overall rating of 11.2 low.

WHY IS AN ESG RATING IMPORTANT?

Climate change poses one of the greatest challenges of our time, and the ESG risk rating holds companies and stakeholders accountable for creating a better future by positively contributing to the healthy development of societies and the reduction of our environmental footprint.
“We made this voluntary commitment because independent ratings keep us accountable and transparent, they are important for our customers, end users, staff, investors, and business partners,” said Dr. Klaus Hauschulte, COO Sport Group.

SPORT GROUP’S FIRST SUSTAINABILITY REPORT: OUR COMMITMENT

Sport Group has taken large steps to ensure it positively impacts people and the planet, including using over 25% renewable/recycled raw materials and has reduced CO2 intensity by 30% since 2018. However, we understand that as leaders in the industry, we play an important role and are committed to continuously improving our business for the greater good.

Sport Group’s sustainability strategy includes a variety of targets which establish a clear business pathway and outline future goals that will protect our business, society and environment against ESG-related threats. The targets – which we present in Sport Group’s first ever Sustainability Report – include:

• 40% reduction in CO2 emission intensity by 2030
• 55% renewable energy share by 2025
• 100% recycling share of all reclaimed artificial turf fields in Europe by 2030
• Employee turnover rate < 10% by 2023
• 0 fatalities and a 10% annual reduction in Lost Time Injury Rate

SPORT GROUP – GLOBAL LEADER IN SPORTS SURFACES

SPORT GROUP IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST BUSINESS DEDICATED TO SPORTS SURFACES
From Olympic hockey venues to FC Bayern Munich, from the Astrodome in 1966 to the US Open, our brands, our products and innovations have enriched the experience of athletes and fans around the world.

TRANSFORMING THE BUSINESS OF SPORT & SPACE

Vibrant sport and leisure are a vital heartbeat of all our communities and therefore deserve the very best products and solutions. In a changing world of urban restrictions, technological explosions and sporting diversity, a ‘carpet and construction’ approach is no longer good enough. Sport Group sells and installs more synthetic turf sport fields, athletic tracks, and courts globally than any other business. Our knowledge, scale, and vision is transforming the sports surface industry.