An online questionnaire, open to anyone involved in racing, has opened to help identify environmental activity, expertise and interest across British racing and breeding.
The questionnaire forms part of a wider assessment of progress on environmental sustainability, commissioned last year by industry leaders and initiated and funded by the Racing Foundation.
The work aims to build a clearer overall picture of current environmental activities and expertise across racing and breeding. It is hoped that this will identify some of the key issues, risks, and opportunities for British racing, and make recommendations about what steps the industry could take to start embedding environmental sustainability in its long-term planning.
In a statement, Brant Dunshea, British Horseracing Authority Chief Regulatory Officer, said: “Climate change and sustainability are major challenges for our sport, given how dependent we are on the environment, transportation, and the use of essential resources.
“There is a real opportunity here for British racing to lead progress in this area, taking positive action to find effective solutions to the challenges we face – and crucially grasp some of the opportunities.
Rob Hezel, Chief Executive of the Racing Foundation, said: “A large amount of work has already been carried out across the industry, ranging from decarbonisation efforts to grassland management and waste reduction, so this work will help build an overall picture of where we are and where we want to be.
To complete the questionnaire, which runs until 14th February, go to:
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