Nissan is to supply a total of 21 Coaches, Development Officers and administrative staff with 100% electric Nissan LEAF vehicles as part of a new green initiative that is helping the FAI to reduce its carbon footprint.
FAI employees travel tens of thousands of kilometres across the country each year and their transition to a more sustainable fleet is being driven by Nissan in its role as Official Vehicle Partner of the Football Association of Ireland.
“One of the most exciting developments in Irish football over the past year has been the emergence of young players who have come through the FAI grassroots coaching system that Nissan has been proudly supporting since 2019,” said Seamus Morgan, Managing Director of Nissan Ireland.
“The new energy and style of play that has characterised this young Irish team has electrified fans. Nissan is delighted to play its part off the field by electrifying the fleet of vehicles used by the FAI to deliver coaching programmes in schools, clubs and communities across the country.”
“As the Official Vehicle Partner of the FAI, Nissan has been helping the Association’s staff to engage with as many players, coaches and volunteers as possible and to deliver grassroots programmes that offer an opportunity to girls and boys of all ages and abilities to play football, to enjoy the game and to hopefully one day play for Ireland.”
“The thousands of young players who are coached by the FAI are the lifeblood of Irish football,” added Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny.
“Thanks to Nissan’s support, these young players are being given every opportunity to develop their skills, to realise their potential and to follow in the footsteps of the other young players who are now part of the Irish team.”
“The core pillars of the new FAI strategy 2022 – 2025 include driving grassroots football as the heart of the game and developing the full potential of football for women and girls,” said Women’s National Team Manager Vera Pauw.
“I welcome this support from Nissan because it helps us to realise these goals and ambitions. It enables us to engage with communities and players of all ages all over Ireland as we work to enrich the lives of all through positive football experiences. We are also leading by example in making the switch to sustainable, electric driving in partnership with Nissan.”
“This green initiative will see the FAI continue our move to a more sustainable fleet which will help it to reduce its carbon footprint,” said CEO Jonathon Hill.
“We are delighted to join Nissan in leading the charge towards electrification and to work together to enable our staff to continue carrying out their valuable work at the grassroots level in towns and communities across Ireland.”
