FrontRunners works to protect the future of sport, the future of all of us.

We know climate change is already impacting sport: from extreme heat to bushfire smoke, drought and flooding, it's striking at the heart of the games we love.

But with millions of passionate fans and followers, athletes, clubs, leagues and tournaments have the power to change the game.

FrontRunners helps sport go from sideline to centre court on climate action.

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We’ve seen outrageous temperatures at the Australian Open force early retirements. Bushfire smoke has led to the cancellation and relocation of matches and training.

Insurance premiums rose dramatically for local clubs in the expanding fire and flood-prone parts of the country. And the last decade of prolonged droughts followed by flooding has led to games and entire seasons being cancelled.

Sport's future is more uncertain than ever, but its power has never been more important

Calling all game changers

Are you inspired by individuals or clubs in your community who are paving the way for a more sustainable future in sports? We’re on the hunt for everyday Game Changers - local heroes who are championing sustainability within their sporting community - and we want to hear from you.

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Keeping score: how does your sport rank?

FrontRunners has teamed up with legal experts from the Environmental Defenders Office to take a closer look at the risks that climate change poses to sports.

Check out the rankings to see how your sport stacks up when it comes to their climate policies.

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"Sport has the power to overcome old divisions and create the bond of common aspirations"

Nelson Mandela

We do the heavy lifting to understand how sport is threatened by climate and environmental crises. We share that knowledge with industry to mobilise them to adapt and respond to the challenges we're facing.

Building on that knowledge, we deliver bespoke solutions for athletes, player associations, and sporting organisations.

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HIT FOR SIX: the danger zone

In July 2025, our new collaborative report examined the impacts of extreme heat on cricket worldwide, from the grassroots to the most elite levels.

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HIT FOR SIX: the danger zone

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FrontRunners appoints new CEO

We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of David Morris as CEO. David has a deep connection to sport and joins FrontRunners after 13 years at the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), including five as inaugural CEO of EDO Australia-Pasifik.

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FrontRunners appoints new CEO

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Rings of Fire

In June, alongside the British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS), we launched a report looking at the implications and likelihood of extreme heat at the Paris Olympics. 

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Rings of Fire

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Sports, Climate Change and Legal Liability

In March, we launched a report, Sports, Climate Change and Legal Liability, alongside the Environmental Defenders Office. The report is a first of its kind, analysing the legal risks climate change poses to sport.

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Sports, Climate Change and Legal Liability

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From wherever we are, FrontRunners is proud to acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia, and recognise their continuing connection to this land, its waterways, and the stars in the sky, since time immemorial. It is our privilege to pay respect to their Elders, knowledge holders, and to all the generations of First Nations’ peoples who have nurtured this land for over 80,000 years and continue to do so today.
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