Resources
Links to resources to support you on your journey to reducing your environmental impact
Reports, Guidelines & Associations, Sustainable Business
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Reports & Guidelines
wdt_ID Report Name Tag Line URL Published by: Focus Year Published Sports Relevant For
1
Guidelines on Environmental Management in Football Events
Guidelines and templates for best environmental practice related to governance and operations of football
https://lifetackle.eu/get_involved#tools
Life Tackle
A set of guidelines & templates related to the environmental management of football matches
2019
Football
2
Hit For Six Report
The impact of climate change on cricket
http://basis.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Hit-for-Six-The-Impact-of-Climate-Change-on-Cricket.pdf
BASIS, University of Leeds, University of Portsmouth
Documenting the impact of climate change on cricket, from batsman struggling in extreme heat to drought and flood affecting pitches, game needs to react say experts
2019
Cricket
3
Game Changer
How climate change is impacting sports in the UK
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58b40fe1be65940cc4889d33/t/5a85c91e9140b71180ba91e0/1518717218061/The+Climate+Coalition_Game+Changer.pdf
The Climate Coalition, Priestly International Centre for Climate
This report reveals the impacts of extreme weather, but also showcases how sport is starting to play a part in tackling climate change by cutting emissions and by taking a lead, inspiring others to follow.
2018
Cricket, football (soccer), golf, winter sports
4
Playing for Our Planet
How Sports Win From Being Sustainable
https://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/uefaorg/General/02/55/63/72/2556372_DOWNLOAD.pdf
UEFA, WWF, Green Sports Alliance
How sport can contribute to sustainability and tackle climate change at all levels, from the grassroots to the elite.
2018
All sports
5
Mitigating biodiversity impacts of new sports venues
Measures that can be taken to mitigate any negative impacts and adopting approaches that contribute to biodiversity conservation
https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2019-004-En.pdf
IUCN, International Olympic Committee
in-depth guidance on how to integrate biodiversity considerations in the development of a new venue or a temporary facility, including five checklists covering all aspects from the early planning stage and site selection to the decommissioning
2019
Sports hosted in venues or stadiums
6
Introduction to Sustainability
Sustainability Essentials: A series of practical guides for the Olympic movement
https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/IOC/What-We-Do/celebrate-olympic-games/Sustainability/sustainability-essentials/IOC-Sustain-Essentials_v7.pdf#_ga=2.227272222.2063256265.1569581094-426651800.1556031149
IOC
Aim to provide simple, practical and essential information on key aspects of sustainability for NOCs and IFs to be better able to navigate the complexities of this subject and develop effective sustainability programmes.
2018
All sports
7
Sports for Climate Action
Sustainability Essentials: A Series of Practical Guides for the Olympic Movement
https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/IOC/What-We-Do/celebrate-olympic-games/Sustainability/sustainability-essentials/SUSTAINABILITY-ESSENTIALS-ISSUE-2.pdf#_ga=2.231270940.2063256265.1569581094-426651800.1556031149
IOC and UNFCCC
Aims to provide the Olympic Movement with a general understanding of the issues related to climate change and managing carbon emissions.
2019
All sports
8
Sustainable Sourcing in Sport
Sustainability Essentials: A Series of Practical Guides for the Olympic Movement
https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/IOC/What-We-Do/celebrate-olympic-games/Sustainability/sustainability-essentials/SUSTAINABILITY-ESSENTIALS-ISSUE-3-final.pdf#_ga=2.235538434.2063256265.1569581094-426651800.1556031149
IOC
This guide intends to help organisations within the Olympic Movement and the wider sports sector adopt more sustainable sourcing practices.
2019
All sports
9
Compendium of Experiences
CHARTERS OF 15 ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMMITMENTS
http://www.sports.gouv.fr/autres/SDD_Recueil_VersionWebANGLAIS.pdf
French Ministry of Sport, WWF
Charter of 15 Environmentally Responsible Commitments of Sporting Event Organisers sets ambitious, quantified targets. It confirms that en- vironmental responsibility is now at the heart of the specifications of international event organisers in France.
2019
All sports
10
Sport Ecology Group: Research
Discover the latest research on the relationship between sport and the natural environment. Climate change, sustainability, and more
https://www.sportecology.org/research
Sport Ecology Group
Our goal is to synthesize sport ecology research in one place, so researchers and practitioners have access to the latest information.
Various
All sports
Report Name Tag Line URL Published by: Focus Year Published Sports Relevant For
| wdt_ID | Report Name | Tag Line | URL | Published by: | Focus | Year Published | Sports Relevant For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guidelines on Environmental Management in Football Events | Guidelines and templates for best environmental practice related to governance and operations of football | https://lifetackle.eu/get_involved#tools | Life Tackle | A set of guidelines & templates related to the environmental management of football matches | 2019 | Football |
| 2 | Hit For Six Report | The impact of climate change on cricket | http://basis.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Hit-for-Six-The-Impact-of-Climate-Change-on-Cricket.pdf | BASIS, University of Leeds, University of Portsmouth | Documenting the impact of climate change on cricket, from batsman struggling in extreme heat to drought and flood affecting pitches, game needs to react say experts | 2019 | Cricket |
| 3 | Game Changer | How climate change is impacting sports in the UK | https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58b40fe1be65940cc4889d33/t/5a85c91e9140b71180ba91e0/1518717218061/The+Climate+Coalition_Game+Changer.pdf | The Climate Coalition, Priestly International Centre for Climate | This report reveals the impacts of extreme weather, but also showcases how sport is starting to play a part in tackling climate change by cutting emissions and by taking a lead, inspiring others to follow. | 2018 | Cricket, football (soccer), golf, winter sports |
| 4 | Playing for Our Planet | How Sports Win From Being Sustainable | https://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/uefaorg/General/02/55/63/72/2556372_DOWNLOAD.pdf | UEFA, WWF, Green Sports Alliance | How sport can contribute to sustainability and tackle climate change at all levels, from the grassroots to the elite. | 2018 | All sports |
| 5 | Mitigating biodiversity impacts of new sports venues | Measures that can be taken to mitigate any negative impacts and adopting approaches that contribute to biodiversity conservation | https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2019-004-En.pdf | IUCN, International Olympic Committee | in-depth guidance on how to integrate biodiversity considerations in the development of a new venue or a temporary facility, including five checklists covering all aspects from the early planning stage and site selection to the decommissioning | 2019 | Sports hosted in venues or stadiums |
| 6 | Introduction to Sustainability | Sustainability Essentials: A series of practical guides for the Olympic movement | https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/IOC/What-We-Do/celebrate-olympic-games/Sustainability/sustainability-essentials/IOC-Sustain-Essentials_v7.pdf#_ga=2.227272222.2063256265.1569581094-426651800.1556031149 | IOC | Aim to provide simple, practical and essential information on key aspects of sustainability for NOCs and IFs to be better able to navigate the complexities of this subject and develop effective sustainability programmes. | 2018 | All sports |
| 7 | Sports for Climate Action | Sustainability Essentials: A Series of Practical Guides for the Olympic Movement | https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/IOC/What-We-Do/celebrate-olympic-games/Sustainability/sustainability-essentials/SUSTAINABILITY-ESSENTIALS-ISSUE-2.pdf#_ga=2.231270940.2063256265.1569581094-426651800.1556031149 | IOC and UNFCCC | Aims to provide the Olympic Movement with a general understanding of the issues related to climate change and managing carbon emissions. | 2019 | All sports |
| 8 | Sustainable Sourcing in Sport | Sustainability Essentials: A Series of Practical Guides for the Olympic Movement | https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/IOC/What-We-Do/celebrate-olympic-games/Sustainability/sustainability-essentials/SUSTAINABILITY-ESSENTIALS-ISSUE-3-final.pdf#_ga=2.235538434.2063256265.1569581094-426651800.1556031149 | IOC | This guide intends to help organisations within the Olympic Movement and the wider sports sector adopt more sustainable sourcing practices. | 2019 | All sports |
| 9 | Compendium of Experiences | CHARTERS OF 15 ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMMITMENTS | http://www.sports.gouv.fr/autres/SDD_Recueil_VersionWebANGLAIS.pdf | French Ministry of Sport, WWF | Charter of 15 Environmentally Responsible Commitments of Sporting Event Organisers sets ambitious, quantified targets. It confirms that en- vironmental responsibility is now at the heart of the specifications of international event organisers in France. | 2019 | All sports |
| 10 | Sport Ecology Group: Research | Discover the latest research on the relationship between sport and the natural environment. Climate change, sustainability, and more | https://www.sportecology.org/research | Sport Ecology Group | Our goal is to synthesize sport ecology research in one place, so researchers and practitioners have access to the latest information. | Various | All sports |
| Report Name | Tag Line | URL | Published by: | Focus | Year Published | Sports Relevant For |
Associations and Alliances
wdt_ID Organisation URL Region Mission Statement Contact Email
1
British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS)
https://basis.org.uk
United Kingdom
Encourage. Educate. Influence
[email protected]
2
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
https://greensportsalliance.org
North America and global
Leveraging the cultural & market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live & play.
[email protected]
3
Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI)
http://sportsustainability.org
International
Accelerating Sustainability In and Through Sport
[email protected]
4
Green Sports Alliance Japan スポーツの叡智をすべての人に
http://www.greensportsalliancejp.org
Japan
競技だけが、 スポーツではない。 われわれは、「スポーツ」を 単なる「競技」にはしない。 スポーツは自分を、人を、地球を、 社会をより良く育むことができる。 スポーツにはその力があるのだ。 スポーツに関わる全ての人と、 その叡智を分かち合う。 これがグリーンスポーツアライアンスの 目指す姿である。
[email protected]
5
Sport Environment Alliance (SEA)
https://sportsenvironmentalliance.org
Australasia
We empower sport to do more {for the world} with less {footprint}. #SEAthechange
[email protected]
Organisation URL Region Mission Statement Contact Email
| wdt_ID | Organisation | URL | Region | Mission Statement | Contact Email |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS) | https://basis.org.uk | United Kingdom | Encourage. Educate. Influence | [email protected] |
| 2 | Green Sports Alliance (GSA) | https://greensportsalliance.org | North America and global | Leveraging the cultural & market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live & play. | [email protected] |
| 3 | Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) | http://sportsustainability.org | International | Accelerating Sustainability In and Through Sport | [email protected] |
| 4 | Green Sports Alliance Japan スポーツの叡智をすべての人に | http://www.greensportsalliancejp.org | Japan | 競技だけが、 スポーツではない。 われわれは、「スポーツ」を 単なる「競技」にはしない。 スポーツは自分を、人を、地球を、 社会をより良く育むことができる。 スポーツにはその力があるのだ。 スポーツに関わる全ての人と、 その叡智を分かち合う。 これがグリーンスポーツアライアンスの 目指す姿である。 | [email protected] |
| 5 | Sport Environment Alliance (SEA) | https://sportsenvironmentalliance.org | Australasia | We empower sport to do more {for the world} with less {footprint}. #SEAthechange | [email protected] |
| Organisation | URL | Region | Mission Statement | Contact Email |
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