International Tennis Hall of Fame

11th Hour Racing Returns as Official Sustainability Sponsor for Infosys Hall of Fame Open. Photo credit: Ben Solomon

In 2020, 11th Hour Racing became the Official Sustainability Sponsor of the Hall of Fame Open, a fellow Newport, RI-based organization. This partnership expanded in 2023, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame will work with 11th Hour Racing year-round to expand its sustainable initiatives. A men’s professional tennis tournament on the ATP Tour, the Hall of Fame Open draws some of the world’s best tennis players and thousands of fans to Newport for a week of exciting pro tennis contested on the historic grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

 

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Initiatives Supported by 11th Hour Racing

  • An 80% landfill diversion rate through recycling and composting with an enhanced compost program for food and landscape waste.
  • Offsetting emissions across the entire organization, including the Infosys Hall of Fame Open and all year-round operations.
  • Reusable cups at all bars and concession stands, in addition to providing canned beverages instead of plastic.
  • Water refilling stations on the grounds and encouraging fans to bring and use refillable water bottles.
  • Eliminate single-use bottles, straws, and plastic bags.
  • Source sustainable solutions for event wristbands and work with vendors to use sustainable packaging.
  • Work with caterers to implement compostable service ware, food composting, and offer local or sustainably sourced food.
  • Use of recycled paper in all printed materials and green-certified cleaning products.
  • Track key indicators, such as water, electricity, and fuel usage, to enable sustainability initiatives in future years.
  • Educating fans on proper waste disposal and composting managed by an on-site Green Team and tracking waste to minimize the Hall of Fame Open’s footprint.
  • Internal education for Hall of Fame staff focused on how sustainability improvements at a land-based event can improve ocean health.

Background

The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is a non-profit organization that preserves the history of tennis and celebrates its champions to inspire excellence across generations globally. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the Ultimate Honor in Tennis, and to date has been presented to 264 Hall of Famers representing 27 nations. Located in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States, the Hall of Fame honors these legends and chronicles the sport’s history in an interactive museum, digital experiences and global programming. For more information on the International Tennis Hall of Fame, visit tennisfame.com.