Saturday 12 December 2020

Anthony Joshua’s world championship fight to become ‘first albert-certified live boxing event’

Anthony Joshua’s world championship fight against Kubrat Pulev will be the first live boxing event to achieve a 3-star albert certification for the highest standards of sustainable production.

Sky Sports said its first albert-certified live boxing event builds upon its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its sports productions and working with partners to accelerate positive change in the industry.

The TV network vowed that every live boxing event on Sky this season will also be 3-star albert certified.

Earlier this year, Sky Sports confirmed that every Premier League and EFL match broadcast live on Sky Sports this season would also receive the same 3-star standard for sustainability.

Rob Webster, Managing Director of Sky Sports, said: “We are entering a critical decade on the long road to climate recovery, and urgent action is required by every one of us.

 “At Sky Sports, we know the power our voice and reach can have to lead change in our industry and inspire millions of sports fans to make changes in their lives that can help our world."

In February, Sky set out its ambition to be net zero carbon by 2030.