Sligo Rovers recently conducted a comprehensive survey among supporters to understand their views on climate change, its impacts on the community, and how the club can play a role in driving sustainable action. With the support of the European Football for Development Network (EFDN) and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), the survey saw over 600 fans sharing their insights and concerns.

We are delighted to share the full results, analysed by the EFDN, which demonstrate the commitment of the Rovers community to tackling climate challenges. The findings reveal that fans are not only concerned about climate change but also recognise the unique role Sligo Rovers can play in promoting sustainable practices.

The Rovers community is not immune from the real impacts of the climate emergency, and we all have a role to play in helping create a sustainable future for this and future generations of supporters. We will keep everyone informed of the next steps in this process.

Key Findings and Next Steps:

Survey responses highlighted barriers such as cost and awareness in adopting climate-friendly solutions, with nearly 90% of fans expressing that affordability is essential for broader climate action. The results also underscore a strong desire for Sligo Rovers to lead by example, with over 75% of fans advocating for the club’s active involvement in sustainability efforts.

Jamie Murphy, Football and Social Responsibility Officer at Sligo Rovers, commented:
“We are absolutely delighted with the levels of engagement we received on our Community Climate Captains survey. It demonstrates that a large majority of supporters recognise the serious threat posed by climate change while also acknowledging the role we as a club have to play in helping tackle those issues. The results of the survey strongly support the fact that Rovers, like other parts of society, have a responsibility to act and we are looking forward to doing that”

In response to these findings, Sligo Rovers is exploring a range of initiatives to support sustainable action.

We invite all fans to read the complete report and learn more about our ongoing commitment to sustainability.

Please see the full report below.

For further information, please contact fsr@sligorovers.com.