FIL Among 100 Global Changemakers Shortlisted for Sport Positive Awards 2025
London (FIL/18 Aug 2025) The International Luge Federation (FIL) is among 100 organizations and individuals who have been shortlisted for Sport Positive Awards 2025 for leading the charge on creating a more sustainable, resilient, equitable, and climate-conscious future for sport.
Shortlisted in Inspired Innovation for the Sliding Sports Carbon calculator, the FIL is proud to have their work recognized among those leading the charge in taking action on climate action at these prestigious global awards.
The Sliding Sports Carbon Calculator is a groundbreaking tool developed through a collaboration between the International Luge Federation (FIL), International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF), and AI expert and former German Luge athlete Julian Von Schleinitz. It is the first emissions calculator tailored specifically for sliding sports, which face unique environmental challenges during their global competition circuit and limited venue availability. Using climate data and AI-based modelling, the tool estimates GHG emissions from both track operations and sports team travel based on season schedules, transport modes, and geographic locations.
This innovative dashboard enables the FIL and IBSF to design more sustainable competition calendars by simulating alternative routes and timings to reduce total emissions. A built-in optimisation feature suggests low-carbon scheduling solutions. The calculator empowers sports organisations to make climate-informed decisions, set carbon targets, report transparently, and engage stakeholders and fans. It represents a transformative step in aligning elite sport with global climate goals and sets a new standard for sustainable planning in winter sports.
“Being shortlisted for this award is a proud moment for the FIL and for sliding sports as a whole. The Sliding Sports Carbon Calculator demonstrates that even in disciplines with complex global competition circuits, meaningful climate action is possible. This recognition underlines our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and building a sustainable future for athletes, fans, and host communities worldwide”, said FIL President Einars Fogelis.
“It has never been more vital to platform and celebrate those in sport leading on sustainability and climate action,” shared Founder of Sport Positive, Claire Poole at the Sport Positive Awards 2025 shortlist announcement. “As we witness the climate crisis increasingly disrupt the sports we cherish, we must take bold steps to protect not only the future of sport, but also the communities and ecosystems that support and sustain it. Those shortlisted are doing just that.”
An independent faculty of global judges will decide who will lift the trophy for each category, and winners will be revealed during the Sport Positive Awards ceremony on 7 October 2025 in London. The Awards celebration is held in tandem with Sport Positive Summit 2025, taking place in 7-8 October 2025 in London.
About Sport Positive Awards 2025
Sport Positive Awards are part of the Sport Positive offering that includes Awards, Summits, podcasts, intelligence bulletins, leagues, reports, community and more, supporting the global sports community towards a more sustainable and resilient future: www.sportpositive.org
The Awards take place during Sport Positive Summit in collaboration with UNFCCC and International Olympic Committee, a globally-leading, award-winning Summit that convenes 600+ sport leaders in person and even more online every year, to advance sustainable and resilient sport business and catalyse collective action on climate, sustainability, biodiversity and environmental justice. Taking place on 7-8 October 2025 in London and online: www.sportpositivesummit.com
Have a look to the shortlist: https://awards.sportpositivesummit.com/shortlist-2025/#reportoftheyear
