Posts by Lars-Otto Bjerkeng
Thinking Football Summit
We Play Green had the honor of being a key speaker at this year’s Thinking Football Summit in Porto, Portugal, organized by the Portuguese League. This prestigious event brought together the major stakeholders from the world of football to engage in meaningful discussions on a wide range of critical issues impacting football, including the planetary…
Read MoreZach’s Transition to Life off the Pitch
As Zach Banzon officially takes a step back from playing professional football, WPG wants to honor Zach’s achievements both on and off the pitch. To properly do so, we got to sit down with Zach and discuss his thoughts on his career, sustainability, the power of football, and his plans for his life beyond the…
Read MoreDiane for Sky Sports
Not too long before her World Cup Debut, our Team player Diane Caldwell took part in the Sky Sports’ Future of Football project. This is a mini docuseries that explores the initiatives from individuals and clubs in the UK who are playing an active role in speeding up the green shift through the power of football. …
Read MoreDavid Joins the WPG Team
WPG is thrilled to welcome David Wheeler to the team! On the pitch, David is a midfielder for Wycombe Wanderers FC. His Professional repertoire includes helping Milton Keynes Dons and Wycombe Wanderers achieve promotion and currently holding the record for most goals in consecutive games for Exeter City FC. Off the pitch, David is no…
Read MoreWPG at UEFA Respect Forum
On Wednesday, June 28th, WPG played a big role in the first-ever UEFA Respect Forum by participating in a panel, “The Voice of Inspiration”. Held at the DFB-Campus in Frankfurt, the Respect Forum brought together 200 experts and stakeholders from the football industry, with a shared goal of advancing social and environmental sustainability in European…
Read MoreWPG – 2022 Qatar World Cup
WPG was one of the organizations that supported the winning complaint to advertising authorities against FIFA’s claim that the World Cup in Qatar is “climate neutral”. On June 6th, a Swiss advertising authority ruled that FIFA was found guilty of misleading consumers through the claim of Qatar’s “carbon neutrality”. WPG supported this cause thanks to…
Read MoreMaël Joins the WPG Team
We’re thrilled to present our newest member of the We Play Green team, Maël Corboz! Currently a midfielder for SC Verl and the founder of green sports company, ElevenGreen, Maël makes the perfect addition to the WPG team. Off the pitch, 28-year-old French-American’s accomplishments include a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. His life…
Read MoreMorten and Rachel on Canal Plus
Morten Thorsby and Rachel Corboz share their Theory of Change on the French television channel. Watch this inspiring short documentary that follows Morten’s evolution from an environmentally-conscious footballer at SC Heerenveen to the founder of We Play Green. By exploring Morten’s journey, this piece highlights the profound impact of We Play Green in attracting like-minded players, including…
Read MoreRachel joins the WPG Team
We are proud to announce that Rachel Corboz, a talented and accomplished professional footballer with a passion for sustainability, is the newest member of the WPG Team! Rachel is a 26-year-old French-American professional footballer who is currently playing in France’s Division 1 league for the team, Stade de Reims. Growing up in the US, football,…
Read MoreWPG Wins in Lausanne
We are thrilled to announce that We Play Green has won the campaign category of the 2023 Sports for Nature Challenge at The Spot 2023! We had the privilege of participating in the first-ever Sports for Nature Challenge in Lausanne, Switzerland. This challenge was created to be a global competition that seeks out creative solutions…
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