Volleyball clubPapara Göztepefrom Izmir not only achieves success on the court (the team, where Miroslava Paskova plays, will spend the winter in first place in the Turkish KFC Women 1. League),

but also sets an example of social responsibility and environmental awareness, Turkish sports media note. The club implements innovative initiatives that combine sports achievements with care for nature.

A historic step against the carbon footprint

The club made a pioneering move, calculating for the first time the carbon footprint of a volleyball match – againstBodrum. The emitted3.25 tons of carbon emissionswere neutralized through cooperation with the organizationPerfect Green. This initiative aims to show how sport can be environmentally sustainable and inspire other clubs.

Electronic tickets instead of paper ones

Since the beginning of the season, Papara Göztepe has stopped using paper tickets, replacing them with an electronic system. This decision reduces paper usage and is in line with the club's environmental policy.

Transport for students

To reduce carbon emissions, the club organizes collective transport for students in Izmir who attend matches. This significantly reduces traffic and the emission of harmful gases, avoiding hundreds of cars entering the city.

Memorial forest for volleyball Göztepe

With every point won in matches, the club plants a tree. The goal is to plant at least3500 seedlingsto create a Commemorative Forest of the club.

Concept for eco-friendly sport

The Sultans of Izmir, as the Göztepe volleyball players are called, combine the power of sport with responsibility towards the environment. Their example is an inspiration for a sustainable future, both for sport and for society.

Papara Göztepe shows how sport can be not only a means of achieving success, but also a tool for social and environmental change.

photos: Papara Göztepe