The green waves of environmental sustainability in sport

• Published in: Sport in society Vol. 19; no. 7; pp. 1040 - 1065
• Main Authors: McCullough, Brian P., Pfahl, Michael E., Nguyen, Sheila N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 08.08.2016; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Diffusion; Organization development; Sports; Typology

The purpose of this paper is to provide a conceptual framework surrounding the typology of environmental sustainability efforts made within the sport industry. We draw from multiple theoretical frameworks (i.e. institutional theory and diffusion of innovation) to understand the increased similaritie...