Desert Vipers
The World’s First Sustainable Cricket Franchise
The Desert Vipers Cricket Team are redefining professional sport as the world’s first sustainability-led cricket franchise, combining elite performance in the International League T20 (ILT20) with a shared commitment to responsible resource use and environmental stewardship. Based in Dubai, the team sets a powerful example of how innovation and performance can coexist with sustainability at the highest level.
As Dubai’s first professional sports team to sign the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework, the Desert Vipers place measurable climate action at the heart of their operations. By publicly assessing their environmental footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, and targeting net-zero by 2040, the team demonstrates the same transparency, accountability, and long-term thinking that underpin ELPHATAP’s sustainability mission.
The Desert Vipers translate ambition into action through practical, high-impact initiatives. These include the elimination of single-use plastic water bottles, the adoption of sustainable hydration solutions, the use of 100% recycled playing kits, and initiatives designed to reduce microplastic pollution. Through innovative partnerships, the team proves that smarter systems and responsible water management can deliver tangible environmental benefits without compromising performance.
Beyond operations, the Desert Vipers actively engage communities to promote awareness around sustainability, conservation, and climate responsibility. From sustainability-focused match days to youth education programmes, the team uses its platform to inspire behavioural change — reinforcing the shared belief that long-term impact is driven by education, collaboration, and leadership by example.
By aligning elite sport with measurable environmental outcomes, the Desert Vipers Cricket Team embody the same values that guide ELPHATAP: innovation with purpose, reduced environmental impact, and a commitment to protecting vital resources for future generations. Together, they represent a partnership focused not just on performance today, but on building a more sustainable tomorrow.
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