AFC Bournemouth partners with Utilita for energy and sustainability

AFC Bournemouth has signed a three-year agreement with Utilita, appointing it as the club’s official energy and sustainability partner. This collaboration marks a significant step toward environmental responsibility and energy efficiency for the club.

We're delighted to announce @UtilitaEnergy as our official Energy and Sustainability Partner!

The multi-year partnership will help us reduce CO2 emissions through the installation of solar panels – while continuing to spread energy awareness through community initiatives ⚽☀️

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) July 23, 2024

Utilita to install solar panels at Bournemouth’s training complex

As part of this partnership, Utilita is installing over 600 solar panels at Bournemouth’s new Canford training complex. These panels, distributed across the main roof and pitch maintenance building, are projected to reduce the club’s annual CO2 emissions by 30,000 kilograms and save £1.5 million in energy costs. The installation is set to be completed by the end of the summer.

Community engagement and sustainability campaigns

Utilita will also work with AFC Bournemouth on various sustainability campaigns. One notable initiative is a 20-week program with the Community Sports Trust to raise local awareness about green energy and solar power. Additionally, the Utilita Energy Savings Champion campaign will allow fans to nominate community members who have made significant environmental contributions, with winners receiving an exclusive VIP prize.

Furthermore, the club will support Utilita’s Football Rebooted campaign, a boot recycling initiative aiming to prevent one million pairs of boots from going to landfill. Cherries fans can donate or claim pre-played football boots for free at the club’s Vitality Stadium store.