Urawa Reds are pleased to announce that they have become a partner organization of "HEROs PLEDGE," a project that works across the sports world to reduce disposable plastic waste. This project is one of the initiatives of "HEROs - Sportsmanship for the future," a public interest incorporated foundation promoted by the Nippon Foundation, with the aim of expanding the circle of solving social issues together with athletes.



Urawa Reds are promoting various environmental initiatives, such as setting up circular stations around the stadium, including a three-way separation system for plastic bottles, selling stadium gourmet food made from vegetables grown using fertilizer made from food waste, and holding art exhibitions and workshops using recycled caps and labels. In order to continue these initiatives and further advance their activities, the team has decided to participate in "HEROs PLEDGE."

"HEROs PLEDGE" will support Urawa Reds in various ways, including providing expert knowledge on global trends and environmental issues, as well as financial assistance through grants, and together they will aim to realize initiatives that will serve as a role model.

Going forward, Urawa Reds will work together with "HEROs PLEDGE" and our many fans and supporters to create a sustainable and prosperous society where people can continue to enjoy Urawa Reds, football, and sports forever.

About the "HEROs PLEDGE" Project
"HEROs PLEDGE" is a sports-wide project that seeks to reduce disposable plastic waste, one of the causes of environmental problems spreading on a global scale, such as marine pollution and abnormal weather, in sports events by recruiting project participants and taking action together. The immediate goal is to halve disposable plastic waste in major sports events by the end of fiscal year 2027, and athletes will take the initiative to create advanced examples of disposable plastic waste reduction together with partner athletes. In addition, we will communicate with fans and other general consumers using the pledge function provided on the HEROs PLEDGE special website, and will also carry out fan-participation initiatives to raise awareness of the problem of disposable plastic waste in collaboration with partner sports-related organizations. Through this project, athletes and teams will disseminate correct knowledge and actions, leading to the resolution of social issues such as marine waste and climate change, creating an environment in which various people can participate in sports with peace of mind, and creating an opportunity for each fan to take action on environmental issues.

・"HEROs PLEDGE" project site
https://www.heros-pledge.jp/

・"HEROs PLEDGE" Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/herospledge/

About HEROs Sportsmanship for the future
https://sportsmanship-heros.jp/

About the Nippon Foundation
https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/