In this third edition of our newsletter, and for a united, inclusive, and sustainable football, we take a look back at the most impactful Social and Environmental Sustainability initiatives across European domestic football in November 2025.
As part of the ongoing efforts by leagues across Europe to drive positive change on and off the pitch, we are pleased to share our monthly roundup of inspiring initiatives that highlight how domestic leagues are contributing to a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable football ecosystem.
[Eredivisie] – Professional football reports record social impact growth in 2024/25
Dutch clubs expanded their reach to more than 186,000 participants through health, education and resilience programmes, backed by increased investment and research proving football’s influence on national wellbeing challenges – [Read the news]
[Ligue de Football Professionnel] – LFP publishes its 9th “1team” CSR report
The French leagues released their annual CSR review, highlighting substantial progress across health, inclusivity, solidarity and sustainability, and demonstrating how clubs are embedding social impact into the core of professional football – [Read the news – Original News]
[Swiss Football League] – Swiss Football League hosts inclusion tournament and audio-description training
The SFL delivered both an inclusion tournament for Special Needs teams and new training for audio-description commentators, strengthening its national commitment to accessibility, participation and barrier-free football experiences – [Read the news – Original News]
[Serie C] – Serie C turns red against violence towards women
Serie C marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with coordinated in-stadium actions, using red armbands, messaging and matchday visibility to spark awareness and encourage collective responsibility across Italian football – [Read the news – Original News]
[LALIGA] – LALIGA Za’atari & Azraq project celebrates World Children’s Day
More than 120 young refugees from two Jordanian camps took part in football, education and values-based activities, showcasing LALIGA’s long-standing commitment to resilience building, youth development and social protection – [Read the news – Original News]
[Premier League] – Premier League Foundation marks 15 years of community impact
Celebrating 15 years of operations, the Foundation outlined how its programmes, funding and club partnerships have supported millions, strengthened local services and advanced efforts to tackle inequalities across England and Wales – [Read the news]
[League of Ireland] – League of Ireland’s Cairdeas Cup celebrates inclusive football for players with Down Syndrome
The bi-annual Cairdeas Cup brings together players from 12 clubs for a national five-a-side festival, championing joy, equality and inclusion while highlighting the league’s commitment to accessible football pathways – [Read the news]
[English Football League] – EFL Week of Action highlights the nationwide impact of club community programmes
This annual campaign showcases the depth of EFL club charity work, spanning mental health, education, social inclusion and life-saving CPR training, and demonstrates how football supports over one million people across England and Wales – [Read the news]
[Serie A] – Serie A and WeWorld join forces for #unrossoallaviolenza
Serie A mobilised players, referees and clubs to symbolically “show a red card” to gender-based violence, reinforcing a long-term partnership with WeWorld that uses football’s visibility to promote prevention, awareness and solidarity – [Read the news – Original News]
[Pro League] – Pro League launches “Younited Pro League” auction weekend
Belgian football temporarily rebranded its competitions to support Younited Belgium, raising funds through signed shirts and unique experiences to empower vulnerable people through football-based social inclusion programmes – [Read the news – Original News]
[Liga Portugal] – Liga Portugal promotes “together for integrity in sport” campaign
During matchday 10, clubs across Portugal united behind a league-wide integrity message and signed a Charter for Integrity, reaffirming football’s role in fostering ethical behaviour, mutual respect and trusted competition – [Read the news – Original News]
[Scottish PFL] – SPFL Trust strengthens role in Scottish football through new partnership with SPFL and SWPL
A new three-way agreement boosts the Trust’s visibility at major competitions and supports its five-year strategy to expand youth programmes, community outreach and collaboration across men’s and women’s football in Scotland – [Read the news]
[Lega B] – Serie BKT unveils floral installation “…not even with a flower”
Lega Serie B and Kappa used a powerful floral artwork replicating the red match ball to amplify their campaign against violence towards women, blending art and sport to deliver a message of respect, dignity and cultural awareness – [Read the news – Original News]