Gill Orris is a sustainability leader working at the intersection of sport, climate action and major event delivery. She currently serves as the Sustainability Manager for UK&I for the UEFA EURO 2028, supporting the sustainability planning and delivery of one of Europe’s largest sporting events.
Gill brings extensive international experience across major sporting and cultural events, government, business and community organizations. Prior to EURO 2028, she led sustainability planning and delivery for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, working across government, FIFA, venues, NGOs and community partners to translate tournament wide sustainability ambitions into practical action.
Her career has included senior sustainability and leadership roles across organizations including the Canadian Red Cross, Greenpeace, Cirque du Soleil, Live Nation Entertainment and the Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as work with a range of community and non-profit organizations. Her experience spans climate action, circularity, waste reduction, biodiversity, sustainable event operations, impact measurement and community focused programming.
Gill is particularly passionate about the role that sport can play as a platform for meaningful climate action and positive social impact. She is known for bringing diverse stakeholders together to develop practical, measurable and people centred approaches to sustainability and for finding ways to turn ambitious commitments into action and lasting legacy.
