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PLaying for our planet
PLaying for
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How sports win from
being sustainable
How sports win from being sustainable
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ABOUT THIS REPORT Environmental leadership is an increasingly important the development of a report which is designed to bring issue for all sport stakeholders and major sport events. together good practices by key stakeholders of the sport Environmentally conscious operations are no longer movement: from federations, teams, fans, sporting goods solely a focus of visionary thinking, but have become manufacturers and venue operators, to sponsoring partners, a vital operational and economic requirement for environmental organisations and policymakers. Its main federations, teams, rights holders, host cities, leisure objective is to highlight innovative solutions which enhance activities and partners linked to the sport movement. the environmental and sustainable performance of sports. UEFA, WWF and the Green Sports Alliance have led
FOReWORD
For quite some time sustainability was a foreign concept in the world of sport
and just a decade ago it was still considered rather exotic by many in the
industry. That is thankfully no longer the case today.
This good practice report highlights the commitment made by many sports to environment and local communities. That means limiting our use of natural
raise awareness of healthy and sustainable lifestyles and to take action against resources such as water, keeping the air clean, consuming less and more
climate change. The activities showcased from around Europe show a great renewable energy, and recycling everything that can be given a new life. And
innovative spirit and demonstrate that sport can contribute to sustainable above all, it means helping these principles trickle down from the top events to
causes at all levels, from the grassroots to the professional game. Another those organised at amateur and youth levels.
important message from this report is that public institutions and the sports
movement are united and playing together for our planet. Sustainable sporting practices are also an excellent way to reduce costs and
generate revenue. The roofs of today’s stadiums and arenas are great surfaces
For the best part of two decades, UEFA has been cooperating with the on which to generate solar energy, while sourcing food locally is an efficient and
Worldwide Fund for Nature and many local organisations to bring about a cost-efficient way to stock stadium stalls. Making efficient use of public transport,
more sustainable approach to organising, playing and watching football. Large- and cycling or walking to training and matches, are two more smart, simple ways
scale events such as UEFA EUROs have raised awareness within the football to reduce our sport’s environmental footprint.
community of the environmental impact football can have, but it is at the
grassroots that the impact of climate change if felt on a day-to-day basis, which UEFA must continue to lead by example in this field and enlist the support of
is why we have a responsibility towards all players and society as a whole to clubs, leagues, fans and local communities. Together with the European Union,
take action against environmental degradation. the UNFCCC, the WWF, the Green Sports Alliance and individuals at all levels
of the game, European football must help protect our planet and empower
It is true that going local and mobilising people involved in the grassroots environmental and societal change.
game is a very efficient way to spread the sustainability message to our fans in
Europe and beyond. But environmentally speaking, local and global concerns
are closely and irremediably intertwined. It is also important to increase
collaboration between different sports, and we are grateful to see many North
American sports in particular sharing their insights on sustainable practices.
Sustainability is one of the most significant issues facing decision-makers and
opinion leaders in sport as they prepare for the future. Professional football Aleksander Čeferin
relies on large-scale facilities and intensive use of transport infrastructure. It UEFA President
is, however, vital that we plan international events in a way that protects the
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FOReWORD
The European Union is a leader in tackling climate change and in promoting
the circular economy. Sport certainly has a part to play in this. We have a
duty to minimise the impact sport has on our environment, for the benefit
of society as a whole.
When it comes to environmental sustainability, we should live by the Olympic
ideal of Pierre de Coubertin that participating is everything. And if sport
contributes to strengthening this sustainability, we can all be winners.
Tackling the impact of sport on our environment is not only about the good
Climate change and environmental challenges are at the centre of public consciences of all those involved. It is also about making a sound business
attention and at the top of policy makers’ agendas across the world. Sport case. Here, sport should also lead by example. We need a debate on how
is not only an activity, nor simply entertainment; it is also an industry that is those organising major sport events can take the lead in protecting our planet,
substantial and growing – as is its environmental footprint. and how the sustainability agenda can be translated from visionary thinking
In its most recent EU Work Plan for Sport, the European Commission, to actions built on solid economic foundations. Sustainability is already an
together with Member States and stakeholders, has developed important consideration for major sport events, but that needs to be the case
recommendations on major sport events, focusing on legacy aspects at grassroots level too, and in our daily habits linked to physical activity.
and social, economic and environmental sustainability. Preserving the world we live in is one of the most pressing challenges facing
This report looks at sustainability at all stages, from planning to us today. Sport has an important contribution to make to this. Encouraging
completion and what happens long after major events have ended. steps are being taken, but more action needs to follow. I hope that this report
With the recommendations drawn up, we need to act: addressing the can be an inspiration to the entire sport family and those working with it.
challenges and highlighting the lessons to be learned, while promoting
environmentally sustainable facilities, protecting the habitat, designing Tibor Navracsics
sustainable mobility, ticketing and catering systems, reducing waste, Commissioner for Education,
improving water treatment, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Culture, Youth and Sport
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FOReWORD
When I see action being taken anywhere on sustainability, I am encouraged.
I am especially delighted and hopeful when I see an industry or sector step up
to take the lead, where leadership and action are so critical.
This is doubly so when I learn of initiatives in sport, like this report and the The Paris Agreement of 2015 represents that commitment. It is one of the
actions described in it, from the highest professional levels to the field around biggest multilateral accomplishments in UN history. Nations saw the value of
the corner where children give their all, in fun and earnest effort to emulate being on the same team and working towards a common goal—to limit global
their heroes. average temperature rise of 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius, to avoid the worst effects of
Imagine directing the passion and dedication evident so readily in sport to the climate change for present and future generations.
cause of saving our planet. Many have imagined this and are indeed tapping The Paris Agreement was signed and ratified by nation states, called Parties in
this exciting opportunity, as described here by UEFA and WWF. the UN Climate Change process. However, it will take all our efforts, from across
Our passion for sports has transformed the sport sector into a major economic society, public and private, working for global climate action to go further, faster,
force with enormous influence throughout the world. In fact, total global sports together.
revenue is between USD 500 billion and USD 600 billion annually. Its influence is I applaud the farsighted, exciting climate action being undertaken in the sport
felt in many ways beyond money. sector and I applaud the cooperative effort that brought us this report. UN
I encourage the sport sector to use its local and global influence to help Climate change is also seeking ways to multiply efforts being taken by sports,
address the greatest challenge of our time: climate change. Just like athletes identify new opportunities for climate action, and raise ambition. The result could
need a strong foundation to compete at their very best, the planet is no be a new Platform for Sports and Climate Action launched in time for the UN
different. We need the right conditions to maintain peak performance. For too Climate Change Conference, COP24, in Katowice, Poland, in December this year.
long we have treated the planet as if we were in a sprint—using all our energy You are all invited to help develop the platform.
and resources in one short blast.
Patricia Espinosa
We must understand that, far from a sprint, we are, all together, in the longest
of marathons. If we are to be successful, we must make a commitment to our Executive Secretary,
own well-being and longevity. UN Climate Change
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FOReWORD
On behalf of the Green Sports Alliance, our members, Board of Directors,
and the stakeholders of a greening global sports movement, it is our distinct
honour and privilege to support the development of this European report.
The sports industry is uniquely positioned to leverage its cultural and market
influence to advance social and ecological stewardship at an unprecedented
scale. This report is packed with case studies, better practices and name-
recognition of leading sports organisations, teams, brands and venues. We Sport is the great unifier. It transcends political, cultural, religious, and socio-
hope it will inspire the world’s most iconic, inspirational, and influential industry economic barriers. The collective actions of our industry may be the game
to embrace environmentally friendly actions and use the power of sport to changer that helps us to survive our epic environmental challenges. We hope
engage fans and athletes throughout the world. that this European report is another step to demonstrate how we can all win.
The Green Sports Alliance gathers the sports industry, private sector partners, Europe has set the pace in confronting the global challenge of climate change
public sector institutions, and the scientific community to develop resources, with some of the world’s highest environmental standards. The European
strategies, and solutions to PLAY GREENER™. These cooperative efforts have Union is already recognised as a global leader of environmental action and
helped our movement encourage sports leagues, teams, venues, events, sustainable development. We are pleased to highlight the work that has already
governing bodies, industry partners, athletes, and millions of fans to adopt been achieved and provide a gateway to further activate the sports greening
ecologically sound practices. They are now embracing renewable energy, movement.
healthy food, recycling, composting, water efficiency, safer chemicals, and
The Green Sports Alliance looks forward to our continued collaboration with
other environmentally responsible practices. In short, we are creating healthier
European sports stakeholders, further advancing implementation of the practices
communities where we live, work and play.
outlined in this report. The stakes are high and the time to act is now.
Sports industry partners have collectively saved millions of dollars by shifting
One team, one planet.
to more efficient and intelligent operations. At the same time, the green
sports movement has found cost-competitive and innovative solutions to our
environmental challenges, while leading in sustainable initiatives.
There has never been a better time for the sports industry to take a leadership
role to unite the world in restoring our planet. The ecological, social, and Scott Jenkins Justin Zeulner
economic dangers posed by climate change not only threaten our industry, but Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director
the livelihood of all life on earth. Green Sports Alliance Green Sports Alliance
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INSIDE PART
04
PART
03 Beyond Europe
86 GREEN TEAMS, OFFSETS AND
PART
FARMS SECURE A FUTURE FOR
AMERICA’S PASTIME
02
MLB
A Space
for Innovation 90 PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS’
SUSTAINABLITY TIMELINE,
ACHIEVEMENTS AND GOALS
62 SPORT ENTERTAINMENT’S PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
PART POWER TO SAVE OUR
OCEANS
94 AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
01
CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY,
Environmental SKY
RALLIED AROUND A
leadership
66 PIONEERING SOLUTIONS
FOR MODERN STADIUMS
FENWICK IRIBARREN
DETERMINED TEAM
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
34 WHERE ATHLETICS GETS ITS
98 PLAY IT FORWARD:
GREEN INSPIRATION
EUROPEAN ATHLETICS 70 CUTTING COSTS AND
CARBON FOOTPRINTS AT
INNOVATING FOR
THE NEXT GENERATION
THE MERCEDES-BENZ ARENA
Re-Thinking
Sports
38 SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
AND SUSTAINABLE AEG
THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
FOOTBALL AT EURO 2016
UEFA 72 ON TRACK FOR
SUSTAINABILITY 102 TEAMS GO FOR GOLD,
STADIUMS GO FOR PLATINUM
12 Preface
SPORT’S RESPONSIBILITY
20 FRENCH SPORT
STAKEHOLDERS COMMIT TO
42 KEEPING GOLF GREEN ON
AND OFF THE COURSE
KISS MUGELLO MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM
TO OUR PLANET
WWF
SUSTAINABILITY
THE FRENCH MINISTRY
R&A/GOLF ENVIRONMENT
ORGANISATION
74 FOOTBALL BEYOND THE
FLOODLIGHTS
OF SPORT VFL WOLFSBURG
16 Recommendations
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24 FROM ‘GREEN’ SPORT
TO SUSTAINABILITY
46 CHAMPIONING
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
AT ROLAND GARROS
76 AN INDUSTRY LEADER IN
SUSTAINABLE BROADCASTING
OUR PLANET DAVID STUBBS BBC SPORT
FFT
28 THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT OF MEGA EVENTS 50 LAUNCHING SAILING’S
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
78 HOW WE DROVE THE ISO
STANDARD FOR EVENT
PROFESSOR HOLGER PREUSS
WORLD SAILING SUSTAINABILITY
FORMULA E
52 PROTECTING FRESHWATER
ECOSYSTEMS
80 THE NORTH FACE:
EXTENDING THE LIFECYCLE
WORLD ROWING
OF APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR
54 THE COUNTRIES AND
CITIES CHAMPIONING
VF CORPORATION
SUSTAINABILITY
LONDON & PARTNERS 82 ‘TURNING THE TIDE’
ON PLASTIC
58
VOLVO OCEAN RACE
PUTTING SUSTAINABILITY
AT THE HEART OF THE
SPORTING GOODS
INDUSTRY
FESI
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PREFACE
SPORT’S
RESPONSIBILITY
TO OUR PLANET
significant. Combined with spectator sports like swimming, surfing,
WWF travel, land use change, facility rowing, canoeing and sailing.
construction, pitch irrigation, chemical
Natural partners treatment, catering and so on, sport’s Sport both impacts and is dependent
Nature and sport are inextricably
environmental impact is considerable. upon nature. And with impact and
Vanquishing high mountain cols in the connected, and nature’s role and a
Jochem dependency comes responsibility.
VERBERNE Tour de France. Going the distance competitor’s response, often decisive
WWF’s Living Planet Index4 shows
in Sweden’s Vasaloppet cross country in the outcome of an event. Sustainability initiatives
Sydney 2000 Olympic
ski race. Conquering the icy face of
us that human activity and resource Sport’s status
medallist and Director, use have grown so dramatically across the sports
Global Partnerships,
the Eiger. Mastering the seas in the
Our greatest tournaments and events
since the mid-20th century that we industry as a beloved
WWF International
rely on energy, infrastructure and
Volvo Ocean Race. All feats of daring,
resources that are nature’s bounty. We are endangering key environmental Sport’s status as a beloved
entertainment form
courage, skill and endurance. And
all awe-inspiring examples of how
depend on it. systems. Global temperatures are entertainment form has perhaps has perhaps shielded
more than one degree Celsius5 above
we, as a species, are drawn to test pre-industrial averages, and 16 of
shielded it from the scrutiny felt by it from the scrutiny
Impact and responsibility other economic sectors. But it is time
our wit, will and strength in sporting the 17 warmest years on record have now for sustainability to play a central
felt by other
endeavour in the natural environment. Our use of resources will impact both
the environment and sport itself.
occurred since 2001. role in sport. economic sectors.
In these sports, human beings and Energy use alone is telling. While These changes are partly caused In Europe, there are already many
But it is time now for
the natural world come together as
competitors and partners, sometimes
methodologies are not consistent, the by a sporting economy valued at examples of good practice. European sustainability to
carbon footprints – a proxy for impact approximately 1% of global GDP6.
in teams, sometimes in sweet on the global climate – of the London And in turn, they impact sport.
sporting mega-events are increasingly play a central role
driving sustainable regeneration, as
isolation. And in them, an athlete’s 2012 Olympic Games (3.3MtCO2e)1, Climate change threatens the viability pioneered by London 2012’s One
in sport.
relationship with the natural world is the 2014 Brazilian Football World of winter resorts while record-breaking Planet Olympics. Sporting innovation,
raw, passionate and physical. Body Cup (2.7MtCO2e)2 and the Rio 2016 heatwaves affect athlete health and such as cutting-edge technology in
and spirit are pushed to the limit. Olympic Games (3.6MtCO2e)3 are performance at summer events. Formula E motor racing, is quickly
Deteriorating water quality in oceans, being adopted in road vehicles.
1 http://learninglegacy.independent.gov.uk/documents/pdfs/sustainability/5-lon- rivers and lakes is negatively affecting
don-2012-post-games-sustainability-report-interactive-12-12-12.pdf
2 https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/afsocial/environment/02/83/51/50/summaryoft- 4 http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/all_publications/living_planet_index2/
he2014fwccarbonfootprint_neutral.pdf 5 https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/
3 https://nachhaltigersport.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/carbon-footprint-management-re-
6 https://www.atkearney.co.uk/communications-media-technology/winning-in-the-business-
port-rio-2016.pdf
of-sports
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PREFACE
Governing bodies in rowing, climbing For WWF, this is an
and motorcycling are taking steps opportunity to reach audiences
toward sustainability, organising that extend far beyond our normal
awards and mobilising volunteers. constituency. For sport, it is a change
Football teams are reducing their to develop a new dimension of
impact through solar panels, electric aspiration and engagement that puts
vehicles and vegan match-day menus. nature front and centre. But when we see an opportunity for
constructive and transformational
The sport-specific ISO 201217 Setting off from Europe in October partnership in support of nature
sustainable event management last year, the Volvo Ocean Race does and sustainability, we are quick to
standard, developed and pioneered just this. It has a UN Clean Seas ‘Turn engage. Our contributions to bid
at London 2012, and the Global the Tide on Plastic’10 branded boat plans for the London 2012 and Paris
Reporting Initiative’s Event Operator supported by media partner Sky 2024 Olympics, have shaped what
Sector Supplement8, both provide Ocean Rescue and dedicated to will be regarded as blueprints for
platforms for sport to manage and ocean health, as well as an on-board future sustainable sporting mega-
report sustainability. ocean quality sampling programme. events. Our Clean Water alliance with
Sport is frequently behind best FISA, the World Rowing Federation,
Playing for our planet has resulted in sector-leading
practice in corporate sustainability
but the challenge is not only At WWF, we have actively engaged environmental policies, including the
with the sports sector for over two first-ever sports federation pledge to
surmountable, it is an enormous
decades and have enjoyed a great do no harm in World Heritage sites.
commitments and assigning board At WWF, we have
opportunity. The Olympics are level responsibility. And at WWF, we actively engaged
frequently described as the world’s variety of productive relationships And through our ten-year partnership look forward to collaborating with
largest media event, with Rio 2016’s with sports events, federations, clubs with UEFA, we have advised on many of you in Europe to accelerate with the sports
and teams. sustainable event best practice and
audience estimated at 3.7 billion9.
tournament bidding criteria, including
sustainability in the sector. sector for over two
Sport’s capacity to cross boundaries, We don’t hesitate to campaign decades and have
bridge divides and inspire people is for Euro 2020, and presented to UEFA As sporting men and women, it
if sport is damaging the natural
unique. Through it, not only can we environment. We are currently doing
staff sustainability champions. is in our nature to compete, to enjoyed a great
bring businesses, governments and challenge, to win – but also to show variety of productive
this through our ‘Together, Saving Our Sport is certainly not the worst sector
communities together to advance respect, embody fair play and take
Shared Heritage’ campaign11 against when it comes to environmental responsibility. In and through our relationships with
sustainability, we can also work the violation of the Western Caucasus impact but there is still much to do.
with global media to communicate World Heritage site at Sochi and the
games, we should show nature and sports events,
Sports organisations should aspire to life on Earth the same regard we show
sustainability through sport and illegal expansion of the Bansko ski and inspire best practice in corporate federations, clubs
inspire billions of fans. each other, for that it is the essence of
resort in the Pirin National Park, a sustainability, creating robust policies who we are and what we do. and teams.
World Heritage site in Bulgaria. and strategies, making public
We are as dependent upon nature’s
gifts as we are on our friends, family,
7 https://www.iso.org/iso-20121-sustainable-events.html
fans and team-mates. And it is time
8 https://www.globalreporting.org/information/g4/sector-guidance/sector-guidance/event-organizers/Pages/default.aspx
that we truly started playing for our
9 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/37148372 planet.
10 https://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/teams/Turn-The-Tide-On-Plastic.html
11 http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/press_releases/?321851/New-report-finds-ski-resort-construction-causing-irreversible-damage-
to-Pirin-World-Heritage-site
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RECOMMENDATIONS
PLAYING FOR WHY SPORTS WIN FROM BEING SUSTAINABLE
OUR PLANET ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT QUESTIONS
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE
Environmental impact is changing our planet
and sport stakeholders are directly affected.
Adaptation and risk mitigation are key for the
GENERATE REVENUES AND REDUCE COSTS
The sports industry can benefit financially from
being more sustainable. When integrated
properly, sustainable practices can strengthen
How sports win FACING SPORTS ORGANISATIONS IN TIMES OF
sports industry. stakeholders’ business operations and
sponsorship opportunities.
from being CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS IS
BECOME A TRUSTED PARTNER DRIVE INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT
HOW TO REMAIN A TRUSTED PARTNER TO SOCIETY
sustainable AND SUPPORT THE PATH TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Being sustainable and purposeful is crucial
for any sports organisation hoping to remain
Sustainability solutions drive innovation in
infrastructure/operations and serve as catalysts
WHILE, AT THE SAME TIME, PREPARING THE SPORTS a trusted partner for local communities and to drive engagement with athletes, fans,
global partners in the future. partners, youth and local communities.
INDUSTRY FOR THE FUTURE.
HOW SPORTS AND SOCIETY CAN PLAY TOGETHER TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE SPORTS INDUSTRY
INSPIRE PURPOSEFUL CHANGE AND SPORTS MATTER ACROSS ALL LEVELS
LEAD BY EXAMPLE ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO
LASTING IMPACT Sports at all levels in Europe, from small scale
Sports can only promote purposeful change SUSTAINABILITY
Climate change poses a risk to global society. community projects to large scale major sport
if it leads by example. A focus on internal Sustainability is measured across social,
Leveraging sports’ power to engage people events, can contribute to and benefit from
operations is therefore key. economic and environmental parameters. Only
can be a game changer in promoting healthy sustainability initiatives.
a holistic vision that embraces sustainability in
lifestyles and taking action to combat climate
its wider sense will give optimal results.
change (SDG 13).
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ARE KEY ENGAGE STRATEGIC PARTNERS ANCHOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SPORT IMPLEMENT STANDARDISATION AND
Local, national and international institutions can Sustainability is a team sport! Strategic GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATION
serve as effective platforms for mobilising the partnerships can help organisations to develop Environmental standards and sustainability Relevant standardisation and certification
sports movement to take action. integrated sustainability initiatives. Good requirements need to be formalised in programmes exist to ensure implementation,
practice and know-how need to be more widely governance to streamline efforts across all measurement and quality control. They can
disseminated. sports stakeholders. only reach their full potential if they are widely
known and applied in the sports industry.
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01
Re-Thinking SportsRe-Thinking
01
Sports
French sport
stakeholders
commit to
sustainability 15 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
French Ministry of Sport events play a special role in our At least half of our food must Disabled access to sites open
country. They serve as a showcase for be sustainable to the public
French public authorities France and contribute to the country’s
Morgane BIGOT have launched an international influence. By engaging
the public and sparking their
At least 80% of journeys Initiatives at every sports
DE MOROGUES
& Maël BESSON
ambitious environmental Climate change and sustainable interest, these events promote social
made using active mobility, event promoting accessibility
public transport or car-sharing for all
responsibility initiative development are inescapable diversity and strengthen national
Sport and Sustainable
Development Mission aimed at international challenges for our modern society. solidarity. They are often models of 80% of purchases made using 100% acknowledgement for
(MSDD), Ministry of
Sports, France. sporting events. They Sport can and must be an essential
vehicle of sustainable development
organisation, and can permanently CSR selection criteria volunteers
have signed a charter because of the values it promotes
shape the attitudes and habits of
of 15 commitments and and the number of stakeholders it
spectators and partners, promoting
positive social norms. Their impact
25% cut in waste and 60% At least one commitment
The MSDD was set up
in 2009 and gathers created innovative tools involves. Sport must take practical and legacy can be significant and
of waste reused, recycled or given to supporting a good
recovered cause
sport stakeholders in for stakeholders to reduce steps to achieve its objectives. Today, long-lasting.
sustainable development
activities, mobilising a
their carbon footprint. This every group involved in sport is 100% respect for natural sites At least one initiative
network of more than approach is underpinned focused on these issues, working on
several fronts and taking various forms
However, major international sporting
events can, like any other human
devoted to promoting equal
numbers of men and women in
3,500 organisations
at national and
by practical action on the of action. activity, have negative effects on the positions of responsibility
international levels. ground, in addition to the environment. We should minimise this 100% of energy and water
steps stakeholders take Our range of tools, our initiatives, and adverse impact, and even reverse it. consumption controlled and One identified person
optimised
every day to reduce their our defined responsibilities and roles This is the thinking behind the Charter responsible for sustainable
for stakeholders help us maximise our development within the
impact. It is consolidated impact and collectively contribute to a
of Environmentally Responsible Test at least one organisation
through a national more sustainable sporting world.
Commitments for organisers of
major sporting events. The Charter is
environmentally responsible
innovation at events At least one initiative
ecological transition part of an ambitious environmental or plan in place to raise
strategy for sustainable Environmental responsibility initiative by the Ministry At least one sportsperson awareness about sustainable
development. commitments of event of Sports, and sets quantitative nominated ambassador for development
organisers targets and specific indicators to take environmental responsibility
for the event or the sport in
In addition to the entertainment that account of all aspects of sustainable
question
sports provide, major international development between now and 2020.
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Sports
The commitments were developed to location, while also defining
in collaboration with WWF, allowing the best places to hold competitions
all stakeholders to take ownership of for the participating clubs.
the tool. These people and groups
are totally committed to meeting the The optimouv software tool was
15 objectives for their organisation. launched in 2016 to address these
They have committed to measuring issues: it provides an innovative
and monitoring these objectives by solution to cut greenhouse gas Sustainable Building Award for
creating a common assessment tool emissions generated from travel best environmental performance in
to ensure that it is done effectively in the sport industry. The software the Public Building category, and has
and efficiently. The Charter, set up combines team and site data into a set the benchmark in environmental
in 2017, has been signed by 24 pooling system with route calculations standards. The design of the aquatic
organisers with others set to join in to reduce the distance travelled to centre is based on three principles:
2018. Public authorities are planning sporting events. Optimouv has cut the building’s ecological quality,
a new version of the Charter for travel to sport events by at least 15%, energy optimisation, and water quality
other stakeholders, particularly for without reducing the number of and control. The Caron Aquatic
sport equipment manufacturers. This events. The tool is widely available, Centre has all the latest equipment
initiative could in time influence all sparking international interest. The and meets the highest standards
stakeholders of the French sports software, which is free, has been for certification, comfort, health and
industry. adopted by many sport organisers: energy efficiency.
it now has 250 users from 30 sport
Optimouv helps minimise federations. Our ambition
the sport sector’s carbon These initiatives result from a
footprint INSEP at the forefront collaboration between the Ministry
of sporting and of Sports and key people and groups
The transport sector is a major environmental innovation
producer of greenhouse gases. But in the sporting world. By continuing to
with more than 3.5 million sport After a fire destroyed its previous work closely with these stakeholders,
events each year, reducing travel is aquatic centre, the French National we expect to promote brilliant ideas
a real challenge. Public authorities Institute of Sport, Expertise, and in environmental sustainability, and go
know this, and are looking for a tool Performance (INSEP) built new sport beyond our targets for 2020. Together
to minimise their journeys to sport training facilities while also integrating we are proving that sporting and
high environmental quality standards. environmental excellence go hand
events. This tool must meet three
in hand.
we expect to promote
requirements: economic (lower brilliant ideas in
The new Christine Caron Aquatic
transport costs), environmental
Centre was designed using environmental
(reduced greenhouse gas emissions)
innovative techniques, including
and human (less transport-related
new sustainable technologies such sustainability
fatigue, better transport/ training time
as ozone water treatment and the
ratio). It also needs to meet two broad
recovery of washing water from filters
objectives: pooling clubs according
using reverse osmosis. It won a HQE
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FROM ‘GREEN’ SPORT
TO SUSTAINABILITY
David Stubbs Truly sustainable
organisations are
open, diverse and
David
This report is packed with Sport has to move from inclusive.
STUBBS an impressive range of worthy but ad hoc People from
high quality environmental greening and corporate
social responsibility different
initiatives taking place
BSc (Hons) FCIEEM,
CEnv, Independent
Sustainability Expert
across sport in Europe. projects to anchoring with backgrounds,
and former Head of
Sustainability, London
However, while these are mainstream concerns. genders and
It has to fully embrace
2012
individually admirable, abilities will bring
few sports bodies sustainability as a way of new perspectives
David Stubbs is a
leading authority on beyond the International working. and ideas.
sustainability in sport Olympic Committee Harnessing and will see the connection between its
and global mega-events.
He has pioneered many (IOC), Olympic Games The agenda for sustainable
empowering your treatment of people, communities
development has evolved massively
of the key processes, Organising Committees over the last few decades, and and the environment with its own
methods and standards
and federations like collective talent long-term wellbeing and place in
that have become now its core principles of integrity,
sustainability best World Sailing can truly inclusivity, stewardship, transparency is probably the society.
practice in the event
sector.
say they are tackling and accountability resonate across most tangible
All environmental and social initiatives
sustainability in full. Unless the world and across all business way of securing must be seen in this context. They
and until sustainability sectors. Sport is no exception.
the opportunities must be embedded in sport’s core
becomes integral to In recent years, sport governance and benefits activities, not as nice-to-have add-ons
sport governance and has been buffeted by issues relating that ignore sport’s actual impacts. True
OF adopting
administration, we will to corruption, match fixing, doping, sustainability offers real value, from
continue to see great human rights, gender equality and sustainability. cost savings and risk management to
excessive costs. Sustainability can improved stakeholder relations and
environmental and social help address these issues. Any public credibility.
initiatives come and go. progressive sports organisation
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The following steps provide a principles. They are also fundamental
pathway for any sport organisation to to sustainability and are prerequisites
commit to sustainability, to engage for integrating sustainability as a way
meaningfully and to walk the talk. of working and developing a sense
They draw upon our experience of shared responsibility.
from the London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games, and emerging 4. Stakeholder engagement
guidance from the IOC in its new
Sustainability cannot be done
series of ‘Sustainability Essentials’
in isolation. By definition it is an
guides for the Olympic Movement.
outward looking approach that
actively seeks input from staff,
1. Vision and values
volunteers, athletes, suppliers,
Sport is fundamentally based on sponsors, public agencies and local
values. It is important to reconnect communities. This crucial interactive
with these and use them to plot to engagement will help shape your
where you want to be and how you future direction and priorities. 7. Set clear objectives 10. Report and share
can use them to overcome the great and targets learnings
challenges of our time as defined 5. Materiality ISO 20121:2012 These need to be relevant to your Communicating your sustainability
in the United Nations’ Sustainable
Development Goals.
This is about making sure what you is the ‘go to’ vision and purpose. They should be programme is vital for building
do is relevant to your core activities, international related to the priority themes and knowledge and understanding across
your impacts and what stakeholders risks you have identified. They must the sport sector and further afield. The
2. Leadership commitment
feel is important. This is crucial for sustainability be realistic but also credible and best sustainability communications
Sustainability needs an enabling moving from green and CSR on standard for the ambitious. and reports convey a sense of learning
environment, and that is provided by the margins to a central, relevant
effective leadership. It is not a one-
sport and event and openly share what challenges
sustainability approach. 8. Management systems were encountered, what worked and,
off acknowledgement. It requires sectors most importantly, what didn’t work.
Put in place a Sustainability
regular engagement in discussions, 6. Defining scope
reviewing progress and advocating Management System that integrates A final reminder: sustainability
Be very clear both about what you sustainability into your day-to-day
the approach. Leadership means always comes back to people. It is
are going to do and what you are not work, in areas such as procurement
being prepared to walk the talk about how we ensure health and
going to do. There are many worthy and training. This will help define the
by ensuring actions and decisions wellbeing, quality of life and a safe
issues, but sustainability is only really policies and procedures needed to
match the organisation’s values and and stimulating environment to live,
meaningful if it relates to your own move your programme forward while
principles. work and enjoy. Sport touches upon
impacts, risks and opportunities. identifying the resources needed for all these aspects and is therefore a
3. Good governance its implementation. hugely important vehicle to take this
Sport governance is under scrutiny vital agenda forward, in Europe and
9. Measure and evaluate
like never before. Transparency, worldwide.
progress
inclusivity and accountability are core
Be sure to monitor and record what
you have done. This will feed back
and improve your sustainability
performance over time.
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT OF MEGA EVENTS
The challenge for cities The current state of play
and nations hosting Scholarly literature on the
Prof. Dr. Holger
mega events is to find environmental legacy of sport events
is scarce but growing, indicating
PREUSS ways to improve their the relevance and urgency of
performance, not only addressing legacy through a more
in economic and social comprehensive approach. The
terms, but also in terms Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, widely organisations. The figure below changes (e.g. the post-games use of (Olympics Seoul 1988), to name a few.
of the environment. The perceived as the first ‘Green Games’, shows the requirements that must
be met for such events. All of them
a venue). Lastly, hosts may sometimes
partake in projects not inherent in their
While ‘environment enhancement’ is
the most relevant structural change, all
Holger Preuss is London 2012 Olympic led to many publications, notably
pose potential threats for long-term obligations when hosting the event. six structural changes have potential
the collection edited by Cashman
Games showcased many
Professor of Sport
Economics and Sport and Hughes who give detailed environmental performance. To better This can be a larger and more modern impacts on the environment.
Sociology at the successful sustainability information on the environmental establish a green economy, often, airport (Olympics Athens 2004), taking
initiatives. However; the
Johannes Gutenberg-
University in Mainz, challenges and outcome of the additional measures must be taken to power lines underground (Olympics
Germany and he is a Olympic Games in Sochi Sydney 2000 Olympics. It was much modify the event based on structural Sydney 2000) or cleaning a river
member of the IOC
Sustainability and Legacy 2014 and Pyeongchang later that Kaplanidou focused on the
Commission 2018, as well as the environment and its contribution to
increasing the quality of life.
upcoming FIFA Football Human
World Cup Qatar 2022,
Policy, development
BRANCHES/INDUSTRIES
The Legacy Framework governance (skills, knowledge
CONSEQUENCES
have not demonstrated
& networks)
QUALITY OF LIFE
Organising a mega event can have
as much interest in such
MEGA EVENTS IS STAGED
s
ment
HOST CITY ELECTION
a lasting impact on cities and their VISION quire
es re
initiatives. Mega events residents. The structure of a city is Gam STRUCTURAL
CHANGES
mobilise considerable
CITY/NATIONAL Urban LEFT AFTER EVENTS Intellectual
subject to change before, during and VISION FITTING Value added for legacy delivery development property
CITIES PEOPLE
resources in the short after the event. We can distinguish six TO MEGA EVENT
Politica
term, but often leave long- ‘structural changes’ that contribute l choice
s
to the overall legacy of such an event
term consequences. Event (blue circles in Fig. 1). Two of these Social
organisers, including rights apply to urban spaces, and four apply Environment
enhancement
developement
(beliefs &
holders, need to address to their people.
behaviour)
their environmental
Once a host starts planning to bid
footprint in order to for a mega event, a legacy vision
contribute to a green must be developed which considers Figure 1: Overall Legacy Framework (source: own elaboration)
legacy. the population and environmental
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Space 2) Environmental enhancement
1) Urban development This structural change leads to
This includes any development in improvements in air and water quality,
the infrastructure of the host city, due to low-carbon technologies or
including construction and mobility a reduced carbon footprint. The city Mega events mobilise
systems. Many developments in creates green space by planting trees,
producing oxygen and reducing fine considerable People to live their lives in harmony with the 6) Social development
systems, such as water, sanitation,
power supply and solid waste dust. Cleaning former industrial land resources in the natural world. Thirdly, participants This structural change expands on the
and creating living spaces for animals 3) Policies, Governance
disposal, are directly linked to the short term, but This applies to regulatory changes
and organisers can establish new importance of changing attendees’,
environment. Advanced urban increases biodiversity. Further, if a host contacts and build networks. During
can introduce recycling and minimise often leave longterm through the introduction of binding the bidding and preparation for the
organisers’ and stakeholders’
services and infrastructure such as beliefs for the better. The change
smart city grids and smart buildings waste, less resources are used. consequences. Event guidelines and policies, which can event, the organisers interact with of someone’s mind means that one
lead to better governance and new
can also improve the environmental There are many potential benefits of organisers, including organisational structures. It can also
environmental organisations such as thinks differently about a certain topic.
quality of a city. in Pyeongchang. Before a forest gets
these environmental enhancements. rights holders, be the establishment of quality and cut for a skiing slope, it is in the host’s
Conversely, a change in habits is
Many cities have built energy efficient often based on a change of a belief.
Cities often improve their transport need to address certification seals, quality control interest to meet the organisation’s The Olympic Games can change a
and eco-friendly buildings and processes, regulations in construction,
networks and set up light rail and
venues for the Olympic Games (e.g. their environmental protection of human rights, laws
expectations and to avoid overly habit like using public transportation
traffic control systems to reduce critical media coverage. A working
emissions. During the Beijing 2008 Lillehammer 1994, Beijing 2008, Youth footprint in order to protecting the environment and relationship develops and often grows
when it’s readily available. This habit
Olympic Games Innsbruck 2012), can be used as a catalyst to shape
Olympics, the city changed to low contribute to a green species and more. Examples include during this time. broader beliefs about environmental
some cities have also installed solar the quality charter for sport events
emission heating and relocated
panels (Sydney 2000). Beijing reduced legacy. (Vancouver 2010) or sustainable protection.
polluting industries to the city’s 5) Intellectual Property
outskirts. its greenhouse gas emissions by food policies from the London 2012
This structural change represents It’s clear now that structural changes
introducing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Games.
the room for much innovation and have consequences. In other words,
All these changes are usually with a fleet of 4,000 buses powered
creation while hosting the Olympic a structural change has the ability to
observed closely by environmental by natural gas. In London, the 4) Human development stimulate new activities. This is the
watchdog organisations such as waterway network was regenerated, Games. Inventions can be related to
Mega events have the power to environmental enhancements such philosophy behind how mega events
Greenpeace, and by media outlets a wastewater treatment facility was change individuals in three ways. as new cooling technologies for can push the host destination towards
reporting on environmental damage built and a large amount of water was Individuals can learn new skills and stadiums (FIFA WC Qatar 2022) or a greener economy.
caused by mega events. Last-minute conserved. Whether Rio de Janeiro they can attain new knowledge.
time pressure and cost overruns are 2016 or Beijing 2008 achieved better lawn heating. For the London 2012
Best practices at highly recognised Games, the new ISO 20121 standard
dangerous as they often mean that water quality at rowing sites and events can be educational tools,
environmental obligations are relaxed harbours is open to debate, but at was developed to help organisations
such as in Vancouver 2010 where improve the sustainability of an event.
or even overlooked. least efforts were made to improve the Inuit illustrated how they used
the situation. The standard has since been adopted
widely across the world.
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Environmental
leadership
WHERE ATHLETICS
GETS ITS GREEN
INSPIRATION
European Athletics
Every stakeholder Why we created through efficiency savings. We have
Green Inspiration
Phil
in the sports world made it a priority to communicate this
to our member federations.
MINSHULL has a responsibility Green Inspiration was created to
help athletics federations and event
towards environmental organisers implement environmental
At the European Athletics head office EUROPEAN ATHLETICS EIGHT-STEP GUIDE
Editorial Consultant for
sustainability. European initiatives and engage the public in
in Lausanne, we implemented our own FOR SUSTAINABLE EVENTS FOCUSES ON THREE AREAS:
Athletics takes this
European Athletics
internal sustainability charter entitled
predominantly locally focused projects
‘Our Green Lifestyle.’ This charter is
responsibility very seriously, (although some initiatives have a aimed at improving resource conser-
instituting good practices national or continental reach).
vation, reducing environmental waste
Phil Minshull works with
European Athletics
in sustainability through the Over the last four years, European and setting a good example for other
and a number of other Green Inspiration brand. Athletics has worked closely with its 51 stakeholders.
sports federations and
events, advising them
Since its creation in 2013, member federations to develop best
Another way European Athletics re-
on editorial content Green Inspiration has practices for environmental issues.
inforces sustainability goals and best
particularly with regard harmonised efforts across Although some of our members already
practices is through the easy-to-follow
to promoting their
environmental and social federations, institutions,
had sustainability programmes and
initiatives in place, many more have
eight-step guide for sustainable event PEOPLE Planet Profit
responsibility policies organisations and since embraced these concepts in their
planning. Provide a Practice waste Save money
healthy and safe reduction, reuse through increased
individuals to emphasise
and practices.
domestic and international functions The guide advises hosts at every step environment, and recycle, efficiency, use
sustainability. and the competitions they stage. of the process, from assembling the respect human be water and responsible
sustainability team to methods of com- rights, respect energy efficient procurement,
Sustainability goals diversity, be use ecofriendly invest in the local
municating the results of the events. culturally sensitive transportation. economy, and
in action across Europe
It also advises on specific practices like and encourage boost innovation.
European Athletics believes com-
how to increase use of public transport community
mitting to sustainability can boost involvement.
and selecting venues for the event
public image, improve relations with
while keeping the interests of the local
image-conscious sponsors and oth-
community in mind.
er stakeholders, and reduce costs
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Future championships
The 2018 SPAR European
Cross-Country Championships
will be hosted by Tilburg and, in
conjunction with European Athletics,
the Dutch city has been very active
setting its sustainability goals.
The Bydgoszcz 2017 Volunteers recruited for championships The 2017 SPAR European
The goals include both reducing waste
European Athletics could take part in the ‘Jump 2 Score Cross-Country
and improving waste management.
U23 Championships Green’ educational project organised Championships
Extensive recycling methods will
The Bydgoszcz championships included in the competition venue for the The Slovak town of Samorin proposed be used before and during the
several projects that cut unnecessary Looking ahead, championships, the Kombank Arena. the state-of-the-art x-bionic® sphere championships, and all event
emissions and promoted sustainability. Green Inspiration The volunteers learned about the as a venue in their bid for the Euro- promotion will be digital.
The Polish organisers encouraged values, actions and possibilities for pean Cross-Country Championships,
people to take public transport or cycle
aims to improve on environmental conservation related making the case that the champion- Another important target for the
to the stadium, giving half-price tickets the practices, as to sport and how local sport clubs ships would be the greenest since Tilburg local organising committee is
to those arriving on bicycles. Recycling there is still much themselves can promote sustainability the event began in 1994. This was a to reduce carbon emissions. The event
was also important in the planning and good practices. determining factor in the choice of venue was deliberately chosen so that
of these championships. EKOBUS,
more work to be Samorin to host the 2017 event. As all the competitors and officials can
a mobile laboratory equipped with done in many areas The Belgrade championships also had
well as being a modern sporting facil- walk there from their hotels. Spectators
a strong theme of social inclusion and
state-of-the-art research facilities, across Europe. responsibility. A group of ten Italian
ity frequented by athletes from across will be encouraged to use bikes.
visited the event to encourage guests the globe, and one of Slovakia’s main Discounts will be available to further
refugees took part in the “Refugee ease guest access to public transport
to develop good waste management Olympic training centres, the x-bion-
practices such as waste segregation and
The Belgrade 2017 ScART” humanitarian aid project,
ic® sphere prides itself on its sustain- and bike rentals.
conscious shopping and waste disposal,
European Athletics creating art from recycled scrap metal
ability credentials. The sphere uses
teaching spectators that waste can also
Indoor Championships for the media welcome bags. The
green electric power from its on-site
Under its Green Inspiration brand,
In line with the 17 global goals set out programme allowed these immigrants European Athletics can look back on
be used as a source of energy. biogas power plant to power many of
in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda who had landed in Italy to give back to four years of steady improvement in
the venue’s facilities. A cogeneration
Each host of a European Athletics major for Sustainable Development, the the society that welcomed them, as well applying sustainability policies and
unit based on natural gas covers the
competition in 2017 put sustainability local organising committee for the as gain some income. implementing good practices. Looking
demand for heat within the venue.
initiatives and practices at the core of Belgrade 2017 Indoor Championships ahead, Green Inspiration aims to
Member federations and potential The venue also uses thermal water
their initial bidding documents. Once joined the sustainable drive initiated improve on the practices, as there is
bidders now understand that provisions pumped from a well 1,400 metres
awarded the event, they fulfilled these by ENGSO Youth (European Non- still much more work to be done in
for sustainability and good practice are below ground to provide heat.
commitments during the staging. Governmental Sports Organisation). many areas across Europe.
needed for a successful bid.
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SOCIALLY
RESPONSIBLE UEFA embraces
AND SUSTAINABLE the challenge to
continue making its
FOOTBALL AT EURO 2016 flagship events even
more sustainable. EIGHT SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES
UEFA transport, logistics, lighting, catering, TOTAL FOOTBALL, PUBLIC TRANSPORT
UEFA recognises its It is a huge challenge to organise merchandising and broadcasting) TOTAL ACCESS! AND MOBILITY
responsibility to make an event on the scale of UEFA
EURO 2016 in a sustainable way.
have a wide range of direct and
indirect environmental impacts in 1,685 wheelchair user places and 517,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent due to
Patrick
GASSER major football events It is also an excellent opportunity terms of air pollution, consumption of 1,111 easy-access seats close to amenities transport of teams and spectators
socially, environmentally to show leadership in socially natural resources and contribution to 916 additional wheelchair spaces were 150,000 additional seats on public
Head of Football and and economically responsible and sustainable sports climate change. constructed thanks to UEFA EURO 2016
and a further 32 were renovated (legacies
transport for journeys to stadiums
sustainable. Seven years
Social Responsibility (FSR) event management, and to raise
at UEFA These are challenges that UEFA of tournament)
awareness of such issues amongst all
after social responsibility stakeholders. takes seriously. UEFA has committed
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
and sustainability were to reducing its environmental TOBACCO-FREE
Patrick heads UEFA’s first included in the The EURO 2016 social responsibility impact by taking a realistic step-by- TOURNAMENT 38% of waste recycled in functional areas
Football and Social bidding procedure and sustainability policy, its step approach, with the objective
of continuously improving its 13,964 yellow and red cards given to
(1,542 tonnes)
Responsibility (FSR) Unit, statement of purpose and values, 10 tonnes of prepared food, including
with the objective of for a UEFA flagship and the ambition for ISO 20121 environmental performance. fans and staff for failing to respect the 50,000 sandwiches, and raw products
making UEFA’s activities tournament, these certification, were the foundations tobacco-free policy donated to NGOs
All 10 venues declared tobacco-free
principles were fully
more socially responsible
and sustainable. Before for UEFA’s efforts in making its From dialogue
joining UEFA in 1999, integrated for the first flagship international event more to action ENERGY AND WATER
sustainable than ever before. A ANTI-DISCRIMINATION OPTIMISATION
time as France hosted
he worked for thirteen
After UEFA included a social
years at the International credible approach would have been MATCH MONITORING
Committee of the Red UEFA EURO 2016. impossible without full accountability
responsibility and sustainability
30,000 litres of fuel saved in generators
chapter in its bidding criteria for the
The results exceeded
Cross (ICRC). by improving the service level for
regarding the impact of the event. 8 suspected incidents of racism/
EURO 2016 tournament, it defined discrimination or misconduct reported domestic power
expectations thanks to The sector disclosures for event eight priorities to streamline the 2 national associations sanctioned 3 stadiums purchased certified
a rigorous approach and organisers in the G4 Sustainability
Reporting Guidelines provided
sustainability policy in accordance renewable electricity
exhaustive efforts from all comparable indicators for the most
with the principles of ISO 20121 for
FAN RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
those involved, including significant externalities.
Sustainable Events. Four of these
priorities focused specifically on the EMBASSIES OF PRODUCTS AND
UEFA’s internal teams, environment. Strong collaboration SERVICES
Reducing the event’s environmental
host cities and tournament impact was just one aspect of UEFA’s and commitment from UEFA’s 19 out of the 24 teams were
100% of contracts and licensing
represented by a fan embassy
spectators. approach to social responsibility internal teams, partner organisations, agreements include mandatory compliance
and sustainability. Each of the stakeholders, cities and volunteers with ten UN Global Compact principles and
helped ensure success. ILO declaration
organisational domains involved
71% of items produced in Europe;
in the tournament (including
51% of sourcing budget spent on items
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