OUR PLEDGE TO MAKE BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES THE MOST SUSTAINABLE YET - VERSION 1.0
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VERSION 1.0
OUR PLEDGE
TO MAKE BIRMINGHAM 2022
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
THE MOST SUSTAINABLE YET
BIRMINGHAM 2022
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will have a significant, In July 2022, we will welcome Hosting a world-class event is a The Games are an exciting, once in a
OUR
positive, outcome for the city, its people, and its local communities. approximately 6,500 athletes and team privilege and a responsibility for lifetime opportunity for us to create a
Our ambition It will play a crucial part in the recharge and recovery of the region: officials from 72 different nations and Birmingham and the West Midlands. lasting and positive legacy for the city
is clear: we will from the kickstart it will provide to the economy, to the renewed territories across the Commonwealth. Together, we can show true leadership and the region.
deliver the most
BOLD
sense of civic pride it will instil in citizens. They will come together for an 11-day in sustainability: from the way we
sustainable celebration of sport, entertaining operate and deliver the Games, to how
Commonwealth We believe that all organisations should put purpose at the core of their millions of spectators and reaching a we engage with all those involved and
Games since existence, and we are committed to converting this belief into tangible actions worldwide TV audience of more than 1 through our work with communities
AMBITION
and outcomes. This document is our blueprint, outlining how the Games can help billion. from the region, country, and
the event began Commonwealth.
nearly a play its part to achieve a better and more sustainable future.
century ago. This strategy sets out our sustainability goals and the ways we seek to address
and overcome the challenges that the physical and social environment face.
We are a dynamic organisation and as we evolve and travel through the lifetime “TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER,
IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING,
of Games delivery, so too will this plan. What remains resolute is that we are
steadfast in this journey. It is far more than a policy; it is an underpinning belief of
BE A CATALYST FOR CHANGE, HELP THE
how we operate and how we will exist as an organisation.
We will set new standards and raise the bar on what has gone before,
and we pledge that: REGION GROW AND SUCCEED AND PUT
BIRMINGHAM FIRMLY ON THE MAP.”
Birmingham 2022 We will deliver Our goals Equal access to
Commonwealth the Games will support opportunities and
Games will be in a socially regionwide participation are
the first ever responsible and economic fundamental to
carbon neutral inclusive way recovery our plans
Commonwealth
Games
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES
OUR PLAN HOW WE WORK:
AN INFORMED
Our strategy is intrinsically aligned to the Commonwealth Games Federation’s impact areas
of peace, sustainability and prosperity, as well as the United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). These goals are clear and compelling and task us all to work
APPROACH
together to drive positive environmental, social, and economic outcomes by 2030.
THE SEVEN PILLARS STRONG
LAYING
FOUNDATIONS We are aligning our approach to internationally We are working closely with regional, national and
Our approach to sustainability has recognised standards. These standards include: international partners to tap into their expertise and
seven areas of focus: This document sets out a clear create meaningful partnerships and initiatives that
pathway with actions and • ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable Events will bring lasting benefits to communities and the
1. ACCESSIBILITY accountabilities. But this is just the • The UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework environment in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
2. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND start, there are still many more • Disability Confident Employer Our key partners on sustainability include:
INCLUSION (EDI) exciting initiatives being explored • Leaders in Diversity
3. JOB CREATION AND and refined in consultation with our • Armed Forces Covenant • Commonwealth Games England (CGE)
SOCIAL VALUE partners and stakeholders. • Deaf Friendly Standard • Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)
4. HUMAN RIGHTS • Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
5. CARBON AND AIR QUALITY Ongoing development of our plans and • Birmingham City Council (BCC)
6. CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRINCIPLES refinement of goals and objectives will • West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
TO MINIMISE WASTE continue as we look to create a lasting • Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West
7. CONSERVATION and positive legacy for the Games. Midlands Combined Authority
We will publish regular updates on
progress leading up to the final
Games review.
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BIRMINGHAM 2022
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
THE
SEVEN
ACCESSIBILITY
Why are we doing it?
Birmingham 2022 is the Games for Everyone,
and this means we want everyone to be able to
experience and enjoy the Games as equals. We
are committed to hosting a safe, independent,
and dignified experience for anyone involved in
the Games, be it athletes, spectators, or media:
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY
AND INCLUSION (EDI)
Why are we doing it?
We want to be sure that the Games are accessible
and inclusive to all. This is a vibrant and diverse
region and the Games needs to reflect this. It
provides the perfect opportunity for all people
JOB CREATION AND
SOCIAL VALUE
Why are we doing it?
Through the benefits and opportunities that the
Games provides, we aim to reduce unemployment
and upskill the workforce in the West Midlands. This
will help our region to recover from the economic
HUMAN RIGHTS
Why are we doing it?
Sport drives positive social progress, acting as
a catalyst to bring significant change to people’s
lives. Unlocking human potential to help transform
society means that Human Rights must be
established as a core value of the Games. This
approach permeates the entire Games operation
CARBON AND
AIR QUALITY
Why are we doing it?
Climate change poses an existential threat to
humanity and we must all act toto mitigate our
impact. We will build on the foundations of previous
events of this scale to raise the bar on what can
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
PRINCIPLES TO
MINIMISE WASTE
Why are we doing it?
Traditional approaches to product creation and
disposal deplete natural resources and create
unsustainable amounts of waste. The circular
CONSERVATION
Why are we doing it?
We are committed to doing what we can to
conserve and enhance the natural environment
for future generations. This means ensuring the
conservation of our canals, rivers, and green spaces
as part of our vital ecosystems. Beyond ecology,
we are also looking to the Games to conserve and
to learn more about each other and develop a impact of the pandemic, as well as helping to be achieved. Poor air quality is known to have a economy is about designing waste out of the
PILLARS
our aim is to create access to sport for all. This and will be reflected in all areas of the Games, as a reinforce our cultural heritage, one of the most
shared understanding on issues of inequality. reduce poverty and exclusion. By creating new detrimental impact on health, and we believe that system by keeping products and materials in use.
means delivering accessible venues, facilities, and celebration of the diversity of the Commonwealth special attributes of the West Midlands.
Birmingham 2022 will encourage and enable opportunities for individuals, we will also improve by working together we can make a difference. Our By reusing and recycling products, our ambition
barrier-free environments so that these once in a family.
these conversations and provide an exceptional health and wellbeing. ambitions are aligned to the commitments of the UK, is to achieve zero waste to landfill and conserve
lifetime Games for Birmingham can be an exciting Our pledge to you:
opportunity for cultural and commercial exchange regional and local government ambitions on moving resources for future generations.
experience for everyone. Our pledge to you: • We are working with the main contractors
among Commonwealth countries and act as a Our pledge to you: to net zero and delivering cleaner air.
• We are intrinsically aligning our approach with of the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre and
catalyst for shared experiences across arts, • We are working in partnership with the Our pledge to you:
Our pledge to you: Commonwealth Games and UN best practice Alexander Stadium developments, to increase
culture, and meaningful business engagement. West Midlands Combined Authority and Our pledge to you: • We will aim to dramatically reduce the use of
• We are working to deliver the best accessibilty • We are ensuring that protection of human the levels of biodiversity and bring
Commonwealth Sport Foundation to • We will host the first carbon neutral single use plastic by…
standards accross the Games, bettering best rights is not just written in policy but improvements to the local environment
Our pledge to you: establish a Commonwealth Jobs and Skills Commonwealth Games - Working with subcontractors and suppliers
practice wherever possible supported by comprehensive training in areas • Clearing 22 miles of canals through
• We are engaging with as many groups as Academy, which will support thousands of local • Wherever possible we will reduce carbon, such as packaging and transport to
• Accessibility is a key consideration of all such as ethical trading, safeguarding and the ‘United by 2022’ partnership with the
possible to ensure this is an event for people gain skills and experience through and where that cannot be reduced, we will be minimise single use plastics across the
planning and has been embedded for all our freedom of speech Canals & Rivers Trust
everyone, working hard to connect local access to Games-time roles offsetting this through credible and full Games footprint
venues from the outset of our work • We require all contractors to demonstrate • We are making conservation and sustainability
communities to the Games • We are creating apprenticeships with our predominantly local carbon offsetting - Installing free drinking water refill points
• We have an ambition to reduce the disability that they comply with anti-slavery and human part of the Games’ regional and international
• We have a dedicated team that will be present first two cohorts already employed to work on programmes, including forestation and tree wherever possible
employment gap. The Games is a Disability trafficking laws education programmes
on the ground serving communities the Games planting, more of which is detailed within - Implementing waste reduction processes
Confident Employer and continues to review • Creation of 2,022 acres of forest through
• We have have been awarded the Leaders in • We are creating 1,200 Organising this plan across all operations
its processes to remove barriers for paid our partnership with Severn Trent.
Diversity Accreditation by The National Centre Committee jobs • We are organising carbon-neutral • We will hire rather than buy equipment
roles and volunteering opportunities to make
For Diversity • We will build a community of circa international where possible
them accessible to all
• We will assemble a workforce (employees and 13,000 volunteers travel and accommodation for the Queen’s • We will plan for the end of the Games to ensure
• We will deliver the largest fully integrated
volunteers) representative of the • We will ensure delivering social value is a key Baton Relay assets can be repurposed and reused in
para-sport programme of any Commonwealth
West Midlands requirement for contracts awarded • We are promoting low emission travel options the future
Games, creating one Games for all athletes
• We will provide free access to 95% of the • We are measuring social value for the first and active travel such as cycling or walking
• Considerations for accessible routes and
Games’ cultural programmes time in Games history, setting a benchmark
services are embedded within our Games
• We will host the first Commonwealth Games for future events and organisations
transport plans
with more female medal events than male
• Accessible services will be uplifted and
medal events
additional facilities will be available
• We will have an accessible ticketing policy
as required
to maximise participation across the
local community
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES
DELIVERY
Our entire organisation is PROCUREMENT - WORKFORCE - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - GAMES DELIVERY -
committed to the collective BUYING BETTER PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ENSURING BIRMINGHAM’S GAMES REFLECT THE CITY A TRULY INCLUSIVE EVENT
delivery of this plan. Our Board
and Executive Management Team • Our procurement process will be accessible • We will actively seek to recruit a diverse workforce and • The Games engagement programme and cultural • Accessibility for all will be a priority, supporting
are providing accountability and inclusive throughout build an inclusive environment for our employees as well festivals will be a catalyst for change and showcase a barrier-free environment for athletes, staff, volunteers
to the work, visible leadership, • We will encourage local suppliers to recruit a diverse as thousands of volunteers that are representative of what the region has to offer and spectators
workforce to reflect our region and support training the region • Through groups such as our Accessibility Advisory • A local workforce will deliver the Games, this will
and measurement to ensure
and upskilling opportunities • We will look to increase training, apprenticeship, and Forum, we will ensure that we provide practical facilities stimulate the local economy and kickstart the Games
our vision to deliver ‘The most • Delivering social value will be a requirement of all job opportunities throughout the supply chain that work for everyone legacy programme
Sustainable Commonwealth bids along with compliance with human rights legislation • We will prioritise local people for training and • We will show sustainability leadership through
Games yet’. • We will require measurement and reporting of carbon job opportunities education and reporting on our commitments and
impact throughout the preparation and delivery of • We will encourage more environmentally friendly performance at the Games
To make this vision a reality, the Games behaviours for travel, consumption and recycling • Birmingham 2022 will be the largest integrated para
we are focussing on four • We will hire rather than buy equipment where sport programme of any Games to date
possible and work with suppliers to
operational areas.
minimise waste
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OUR JOURNEY LEGACY
START December 2017
Birmingham
announced to
February 2019
Consultants
appointed for
May 2019
Legacy and Benefits
Committee
October 2019
Instigation of
Leaders in Diversity
December 2019
Sustainability
commitment signed
January 2020
Birmingham 2022
becomes a signatory
Social Value Charter
officially launched
March 2020
Internal EDI working
group esta blished
DEVELOPMENT
host the XXII sustainability programme off for the Games at member of the ‘UN
Commonwealth appraisal and map EMT and Board level Sports for Climate
We want to put Birmingham and the West In building our legacy programme we This is an opportunity for us all to make better
Games in 2022 sustainability Action Framework Midlands firmly on the map. This is a Games have drawn on the Commonwealth Games choices and act responsibly. Together we
that will be grounded in communities, and the Federation’s vision to use sport to create can create a happier, healthier and green
issues that are relevant to them. Throughout peaceful, sustainable, and prosperous places and help to make Birmingham, the
the legacy plan and programme, which will be communities across the Commonwealth. The West Midlands and the wider Commonwealth
published soon, we are: CGF collects a range of socio-economic data more inclusive and sustainable for future
to measure the legacy and benefits felt by generations.
December 2020 - Milestone November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020
• Promoting the benefits of physical activity, previous host cities.
April 2021 Achieved Key Milestone Collate all the Sustainability Signed up to the Became members Specialist community sport and improved wellbeing • By delivering this important and
Strategy Delivery Sustainability Submission of above, workforce Coordinator joined to ‘Deaf Friendly of ‘Include Me West Consultancy • Driving economic and community recovery For sustainability specifically we would like high-profile event in a way which minimises
- phase 1 strategy and the OC Sustainability review, and input deliver ISO 20121 Standard’ Midlands’ appointed to • Building the capacity of communities to our legacy to mean that we deliver a truly negative environmental impacts and
budget approved strategy into Sustainability undertake the
Strategy phase 1 Accessibility carbon baselining for help people live healthy and fulfilled lives sustainable Games and support long-term capturing opportunities, we can change
and Inclusion the OC • Tackling inequalities and working towards sustainable behaviour change. We want this how we all think about travel
Accessible Audio Committment inclusive leadership to be the first carbon-neutral Commonwealth and consumption
Services proposal published
signed off
• Advancing sustainability through lasting Games and set a benchmark for future • By prioritising inclusivity and accessibility,
behavioural change Games. And we are keen to use the Games we can create socio-economic
• Celebrating the wonderful heritage of our to maximise our influence in addressing key opportunities for proportions of the
proud city and wider region socio-economic issues including equality, population that may otherwise have been
March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 May 2021 - April 2022 GAMES September 2022 November 2022 FINISH diversity, and inclusion; social value; excluded from this event
Charity strategy Expansion of Sustainability Aug 2022 ISO 20121 DELIVERY Third party Games
submission to the Sustainability team Strategy update Community Road certification organisation to sustainability accessibility and human rights. • By creating work, volunteering and training
OC Board - phase 2 Show launched review and certify evaluation and opportunities we can have a long-term
Games carbon post Games
Strategy Delivery sustainability
impact on the employment and education
- phase 2 report to be opportunities for local people
produced.
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES
PARTNER The Games has inspired collaborations and partnerships that will deliver
long-term benefits to our environment and our communities. One such
SPOTLIGHT
partnership is with our nature and carbon-neutral supporter, Severn Trent,
which has an ambitious vision to deliver a carbon neutral legacy
for generations to come throughout the West Midlands.
CREATING A CARBON NEUTRAL LEGACY CREATING NEW GREEN URBAN SPACES ACROSS THE REGION
Severn Trent will deliver a series of Two of the standout initiatives Severn Trent also aims to create 72 Each of these ‘mini forests’ will be In addition, Severn Trent is looking
initiatives that will leave a positive include the creation of 2,022 acres of mini urban forests, each around the planted with home-grown native to make tap water the first choice
social and environmental legacy of Commonwealth Forest, as well as 72 size of a tennis court in urban areas species, creating new habitats for for the Games by providing water
sustainability. Severn Trent’s plans are tennis-court-sized mini forests, to be across the West Midlands. Working wildlife and caring for our natural bars to provide free tap water to all
all about making a positive impact on built in urban areas across the West with local partners, they will find the water sources. The plan is to link each attendees. Embedding refill behaviours
the communities and the environment Midlands. right type and size of land in places forest to schools and community is important to promote the value
in the region they operate and to the to create beautiful green spaces that groups and find ways for us all to feel of water and encourage future
lives of everyone they serve. More The Commonwealth Forest, also in will make a real difference to the local involved with and enjoy our new green generations to use water wisely.
specifically, their environment work the West Midlands, will feature native environment and the people who live spaces.
is about improving and enhancing the species and will not only help local there. There is a shared vision between
biodiversity of the region and providing communities reconnect with nature, Together these two initiatives Birmingham 2022 and Severn Trent.
a ‘green hug’ around existing urban but it will also help offset the carbon Each forest would be linked to one of will bring a range of benefits for This is based on a dedicated approach
areas by following watercourses and generated by the Games. the nations or territories competing generations to come. to build on existing standards and work
providing nature corridors across and in the Games with the aim that their to create something new, and make
through the area. Importantly, the forest will be creation will be well underway for • Boosting urban biodiversity a legacy of social and environmental
accessible to everyone - by cycling, the baton relay to visit each forest • Connecting communities with change, and a carbon neutral future
walking and public transport. It will location. accessible nature for generations to come.
be a place for people to experience • Supporting health and wellbeing
nature and be together away from • Improving air quality and offsetting
everyday life distractions. residual carbon
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES
HOW YOU CAN FURTHER
GET INVOLVED INFORMATION
PARTNERS & STAKEHOLDERS
Our key partners are The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport The following documents are available on the
(DCMS), Birmingham City Council (BCC), Commonwealth Games England (CGE), Birmingham 2022 website
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Transport for West Midlands (TfWM),
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Commonwealth Games Federation
www.birmingham2022.com
Partnership (CGFP) who all have expertise, experience and perspectives to
contribute. Sustainability Commitment
Accessibility and Inclusion Commitment
There are several external stakeholder groups who have interest and aspirations Social Value Charter
with regards to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. We will carry Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
out further consultations to map our strategy to our partners’ longer term
sustainability ambitions to feed into a legacy sustainability strategy that will
benefit our communities and the environment in the long-term.
THE PUBLIC
The Birmingham 2022 website highlights new roles, volunteer positions and other
ways to get involved.
Visit https://www.birmingham2022.com
to sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on our news and opportunities
Visit https://www.birmingham2022.com/united
to join the Birmingham 2022 community programme
You can also contact the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games team by
Email: generalenquiries@birmingham2022.com
Post: Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Ltd,
One Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB
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