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Kickstarting Change: Football’s Role in Reducing Travel Emissions


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Are football clubs gatekeepers of social change, or spectators when it comes to climate action? In this special episode of RESPONSECAST, host Frida Wågan brings together:

  • Frode Thomassen, CEO of FK Bodø/Glimt
  • Max Koch, Professor - Lund University, Sweden


Together, they discuss how the beautiful game can shrink its carbon footprint, especially from team and fan travel, and examine the broader question of clubs’ social responsibility in their communities.


Topics covered:

  • The tangled web of international fixtures and travel emissions
  • Football clubs as community champions and climate leaders
  • Balancing individual actions with system-level shifts toward greener travel


Tune in for expert insights, real-world examples, and actionable ideas that clubs and fans alike can adopt on the road to zero-emission football.


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ResponsecastBy Anne Tjønndal