THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #51 - THE WORLD'S GREENEST FOOTBALL CLUB w/ FOREST GREEN'S; HENRY STAELENS

It was a pleasure to speak recently with Henry Staelens, the CEO of the world's greenest football club; Forrest Green Rovers. Despite hailing from a town of under 4,000 they have over 100 international fan groups. This is in no small part attributed to their consistent efforts to raise awareness and challenge thinking over sustainability and environmental issues. Henry was kind enough to share some insights as to how he and the club are supplementing their big vision with big action. Furthermore he unpacks as to how the club managed to navigate the trials and tribulations of the past 18 months. With the club top of EFL League 2 they are a shining example of how on pitch and sustainability goals can co-exist. Expect to hear more regarding;

- The unconventional path which took Henry to CEO of Forrest Green Rovers.

- The intricacies of managing the 'world's greenest football club'?

- 'Autonomous accountability'.

- Biggest lesson he has learned to date in football?

- Insights as to how the club navigated the challenges of COVID?

- What's the smallest initiative a grassroots or professional can take today?

- What does the future hold both on and off the pitch?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 04:32 - Intro

04:33 - 11:55 - Management

11:56 - 17:40 - Challenges

17:41 - 20:59 - On the pitch

21:00 - 23:09 - Future

23:10 - 26:34 - Advice