Our Mission
EST. 2026
To educate, connect, and equip Michigan students with the skills to drive holistic sustainability in sport.
01
Environmental Auditing
MSSI partners with local Ann Arbor high schools, U-M Club Sports, and U-M Recreational Sports facilities to conduct waste, water, energy, and financial sustainability audits, and develops actionable, low-cost sustainability strategies for sport organizations and other organizations in this space.
02
Applied Industry Research & Thought Leadership
MSSI publishes semi-annual "State of Sustainable Sport" newsletters and case studies. Topics may include the economics of sustainable turf, supply chain transparency in sport apparel (e.g., Nike, Patagonia), logistical challenges of zero-waste major events (like the Olympics or Super Bowl), and industry or consumer trends.
03
Professional Development & Networking
MSSI hosts guest speakers who work in stadium operations, corporate ESG for athletic brands, sports community relations, and sustainable event management, and prepares members for careers across the sport ecosystem, focused on the integration and applications of holistic sustainability.
AUDIT • RESEARCH • ESG • LEADERSHIP • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • INDUSTRY TRENDS •
MICHIGAN SPORT
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
EDUCATE. CONNECT. EQUIP.
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