The WBSC has joined the initiative as a signatory to the Sports for Climate Action Framework, which calls on sporting organisations to acknowledge their contribution to climate change and responsibility to strive towards a safer planet.

Baseball and softball's worldwide governing body has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint after joining the scheme.

It has promised to promote greater environmental responsibility, reduce the overall climate impact from WBSC events, use its platform to educate for climate action, promote sustainable and responsible consumption, and advocate for climate action through its communications.

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari cited the changes the body has already made, including opening a more sustainable headquarters in Pully and reducing travel through changes to its events calendar and bidding process, after announcing it had signed up to the framework.

"Sports organisations are uniquely placed to communicate the importance of sustainability to their global fanbases," said Fraccari.

"We must therefore seize this opportunity and do all we can to promote a carbon neutral future.

"Over the last year, the WBSC has made changes to its organisational structure to reinforce its commitment to a low-carbon future for our sport. 

"These changes should not only reduce the impact of our events and activities, but they should also inspire the global baseball-softball family and its fans to think carefully about how they can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable planet."