Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to step onto the field in their signature green jerseys for the IPL clash against Delhi Capitals at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, as the franchise continues a sustainability drive that has quickly become one of its most recognisable yearly rituals since the campaign began in 2011. The kit change is presented as far more than a one-match aesthetic—RCB has framed the green look as the most visible element of a larger environmental plan. The franchise says the jersey is produced using recycled materials, while also pointing to longer-term sustainability goals. It has further claimed it is the only carbon-neutral T20 side in the world, and said it is now moving toward a carbon-positive future.
More than just a symbolic jersey
Over time, the green uniform has been closely tied to RCB’s “Green Initiative”, but this season the messaging around it appears more focused on day-to-day implementation rather than a single seasonal statement. Instead of treating the jersey as a standalone gesture, the team has connected it to a broader framework involving carbon accounting, responsibility, and ways for supporters to take part.
Commenting on the programme, RCB CEO Rajesh Menon said, “Achieving carbon-neutral status as a T20 franchise is the result of years of dedicated work. The green jerseys reflect this commitment, and we hope this initiative inspires our fans and stakeholders to embrace more responsible and sustainable practices.” The statement underlines how RCB wants Saturday’s meeting with Delhi Capitals to be understood: the green jersey is positioned as the public face of a sustainability push that extends beyond the playing group and into matchday planning, logistics, and fan engagement.
Fan travel, waste audits and carbon tracking
A key element of RCB’s approach, the franchise says, is building a clearer picture of the environmental impact generated on matchdays. RCB has stated it is carrying out surveys across the stadium stands to understand travel behaviour, including how supporters commute and whether they use ride-sharing services, along with estimates of emissions linked to each spectator. The detail is significant because fan movement can form a meaningful portion of the overall carbon footprint of live sporting events.
Supporters are also being encouraged to rely on public transport, with match tickets providing entry to the Bengaluru Metro. Inside the venue, RCB says it is continuing to strengthen waste separation and management processes, while running monitoring and audit checks on how those systems are being followed.
Beyond the stadium itself, the franchise has also laid out an assessment of emissions linked to team operations. This includes evaluating travel distances and fuel consumption, estimating accommodation-related emissions using room-night information, and checking venue energy usage through electricity documentation alongside audits of diesel generator performance.
The bigger message behind the DC game
RCB has added that sustainability audits tied to matchdays will continue across the season. The results will be compiled into a comprehensive sustainability report, before moving through an independent assurance process. In that context, the green jersey worn against Delhi is not being presented merely as an annual visual identity moment. For RCB, it is the front-facing symbol of a programme it says is grounded in recycled materials, data-driven environmental monitoring, operational accountability, and active participation from fans.
