SSE Energy Solutions extends partnership with Surrey County Cricket Club and The Kia Oval
SSE Energy Solutions and Surrey County Cricket Club have agreed to a three year extension, as the Club aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 80% by 2030.
As part of the agreement, the Club will receive a comprehensive energy audit to analyse consumption and identify efficiencies. It will also look into renewable energy solutions, such as extending the existing solar assets at The Kia Oval. Throughout the partnership, the focus will be on energy efficiency, supporting the Club in reducing emissions and reaching targets.
To celebrate the partnership, the Oval One stand will also be re-named to the SSE Energy Solutions stand, strengthening our connection with the Club.
Bowling out a strategy
Surrey County Cricket Club has committed to reach net zero by 2030, with plans to announce a sustainability strategy later this year. It has also signed up to the UN Sport for Climate Action Framework, earned Platinum certification for sustainable operations by Greengage, and received the “Sustainability in Sport Award” in both 2021 and 2023.
Building on the strong relationship with Surrey CCC during our first year as partners, we’re really looking forward to helping the Club accelerate their sustainability journey over the next three years.”
At SSE Energy Solutions, we meet customers where they are on their sustainability journey, providing a range of options to suit their business needs. So, as part of our partnership, our business teams are working with Surrey CCC on identifying the right energy efficiency solutions for them, starting with undertaking an energy audit and exploring additional solar opportunities.
It’s also really important to us to support Surrey’s wider business network in their own sustainability journeys and help drive commercial value. We’ll continue to explore further opportunities to help others in their first steps identifying opportunities that are right for their business – both supporting their bottom line and helping the planet at the same time.
Teaming up with fans
SSE Energy Solutions and Surrey County Cricket Club will continue to engage and educate fans throughout each season. Fans should look out for a range of activities, encouraging them to take part in the journey to net zero. The Club will also continue to work with schools, charities and governing bodies through the Surrey County Foundation, increasing participation in the sport and initiatives.
Our partnership got off to a strong start in 2024, and we’re thrilled to be batting for sustainability with SSE Energy Solutions for the years to come. They are an organisation who share our passion and vision for a more sustainable future.
SSE Group are pioneers in providing low-carbon energy solutions. It is incredible to lean back on their support and expertise as we seek to progress on our sustainability journey and achieve our ambition of becoming the most sustainable cricket ground in the world. We’re really looking forward to growing our alliance and making an impact together.
About SSE Energy Solutions
SSE Energy Solutions is a leading provider of low-carbon energy solutions to businesses, supplying gas and electricity to almost 350,000 business premises across Great Britain.
SSE plans to invest £20.5bn in new low-carbon energy infrastructure by 2027. As the shopfront of this investment, SSE Energy Solutions is helping businesses reduce their emissions with innovative energy solutions such as Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) and energy efficiency measures through its Smart Buildings business.
About Surrey and the Kia Oval
Surrey County Cricket Club is one of the biggest and most successful cricket clubs in the country. Founded in 1845, the Club has been based at the Kia Oval for all 180 years of its history.
Surrey is the second most successful Club in the County Championship, winning 23 titles (22 outright, one shared) including one of the most dominant periods of success in British sport when Surrey won seven consecutive titles from 1952-58. The Club also regularly produces homegrown talent who go on to represent the Club and England, in recent years this includes Ollie Pope, Sam Curran and Alice Capsey.
The Kia Oval is one of the most historic venues in sport, regularly home to some of the biggest matches in cricket. The venue also has a thriving conference and events business, hosting events like SportsPro and the International Wine Challenge.
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