Origin and the Sydney Swans will continue their partnership through until the end of 2025, as the club continues its transition towards a cleaner energy future.
Having first joined forces with the Swans at the start of 2022, Origin will remain the club’s Official Energy Partner and extend its commitment as a Premier Partner of both the AFL and AFLW teams through to four seasons.
The new Sydney Swans HQ at the iconic Royal Hall of Industries, which was officially opened in 2023, has recently been awarded a 5 Star Green Star Design & As Built rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
The award-winning facility incorporates several features promoting sustainability, including solar panels, skylights and windows to maximise natural light, upgraded window glazing and rainwater tanks. Meanwhile the decision to improve an existing building significantly reduced the use of materials that would have been associated with a new build.
Origin assisted with the installation of EV charging solutions at the new facility to help the Swans make the transition to lower emission vehicles.
“We’re thrilled to be extending our support of the Sydney Swans, as their official energy partner and across both their men’s and women’s football programs, until the end of 2025,” Origin’s Executive General Manager Retail, Jon Briskin, said.
“Over the past two years, we’ve worked together to lay a strong foundation and have seen the Swans take some significant steps forward around sustainability – particularly at their new home.
“We’re excited to explore further possibilities with the Swans around reducing their carbon footprint into the future, and to continue to influence behaviours through sport in line with our ambition to lead the energy transition within Australia.”
For the past two seasons at Sydney Swans home games at the SCG, Origin has created a sustainable, VIP game day space through its Home of the Fans and Good Change Clubhouse experiences.
Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley said the club is proud to be continuing its partnership with Origin.
“Like many organisations, our club is on a journey to reduce our carbon footprint and make our operations sustainable into the future,” Harley said.
“Origin has been an incredible support in helping us understand the best way to transition to clean , and importantly, together we have been able to share that message with Swans members and fans.
“On behalf of everyone at the club I would like to thank Origin for their continued support. We look forward to continuing to work together on cleaner energy initiatives.”
Origin will also continue to support the QBE Sydney Swans Academy as an Official Partner
