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Reds seeking to go green as Manchester United unveil Abengoa as Sustainable Technology Partner

Manchester United and technology company Abengoa have announced a global partnership which will see the club enhance and develop its sustainable business practices.

Abengoa, which was founded in 1941, has operations in five continents and employs over 25,000 employees globally, and is ‘fully committed to developing technological solutions that will allow our world to become more sustainable’.

The company’s role will be to identify, advise and implement sustainable ways in which Manchester United can save resources and reduce waste.

In a statement, United say they selected Abengoa “to help the club fulfil its sustainable practice objectives and demonstrate its commitment to sustainability”.

Abengoa enjoys a reputation for being innovative and its expertise in solar energy, renewable fuels and desalinated water.

The club’s Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold said: “Manchester United is proud of all the work we have been doing over many years to meet the guidelines set in our sustainability policies; however we recognise how much more can be done to become even more environmentally-sound as a business.

“Through our partnership with Abengoa, we hope to learn more about how we can reach these goals and will seek their advice and assistance in implementing cutting edge technology that will help us become more sustainable.

“With a global fanbase of 659 million followers we have a huge audience to communicate with and we hope this new partnership will inspire them to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.”

Manuel Sánchez Ortega, CEO of Abengoa, said: “We are proud to be associated with a great team like Manchester United that shares our vision that we all have a responsibility to our earth and to future generations.

“Its example is an excellent opportunity to show the world of football and its millions of supporters, including the next generation of sports fans, the principle of responsible and sustainable management of our energy and environment.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Malia .