Why does sustainability & legacy matters?
A) Population wants to know that the money was spent wisely, population expect a legacy
B) Politicians want/need some evidence
C) Ministries can use information for future decisions on bidding for (mega) event selection
D) Sport federations want to know how the event can affect the sport development sustainable
E) UN want to see result in their SDGs.
Sustainability intiatives such aus…
- IOC Sustainability strategy and Sustainability Management Essentials Guide
- IFA sustainability dedicated programmes around World Cup in Qatar,
- World Athletics: Sustainability Strategy 2020-2030
Three areas of sustainability development
- social development
- economic development
- environmental protection
four pillars of the IOC Sustainability Framework
a) IOC as an organisation
b) IOC as owner of the Olmypic Games
c) IOC as leader of the Olympic Movement
d) Olympism in society
three dimensions of the IOC Sustainability Framework
a) sustainability (Environment): Climate, Workforce, Mobility, Sourcing and resource management, infrastructure and natural sites
b) gender equality & inclusion: Ressource allocation, Portrayal, Safe Sport, Leadership, Participation
c) Human rights: Privacy, Voice, Livelihoods, Equality, Safety
four working prinicples of the IOC
- Universality & Solidarity
- Unity in Diversity
- Autonomy & Good Governance
- Sustainability
IOC´s vision
building a better world through sport
IOCs values
- Excellence
- friendship
- Respect
IOCs Mission
- ensure the uniqueness and the regular celebration of the Olympic Games
- Put athletes at the heart of the Olympic Movement
- promote sport and the Olympic values in society with a focus on young people
five sustainability focus areas:
- Climate:
- achieving carbon neutrality by reducing emmissions
- compensating emmissions - Workforce:
increase of staff diversity (gender + geopgraphically diversity)
- safe + healthy working conditions - Mobility:
- Reduction of IOC´s travel impact
- mobility solutions are environmentally and socially responsible - Sourcing & resource management: sourcing of products and services of organisations within the OM
- avoid waste production (opimise the lifescycle of materials) - infrastructure & natural sites: maximise use of existing facilities, increase energy efficiency of the building (eco-friendly), building new permanent facilities just when long-term benefits are assured, public transport
IOCs strategic intentions (2030)
- the IOC inspires and assits the Olympic Movement stakeholders in developing sustainable development worldwide
- Olympic Games are at the forefront in the field of sustainability and the host cities can leverage the games as a catalyst dor their sustainable development
- the IOC = role model in sustainability
What are current challenges in terms of the sustainability development in sports?
a) increasingly complex political and reputaional context
b) growing scrutiny from media and public opinion
c) risk of greenwashing and sportwashing
What are four potential recommendations for governments and the IOC in terms of the sustainability development through SMEs?
- cooperation of ISGBs and politicians in Europe –> making the overall costs and benefits of the event visible!
R1a) development of a standarised measurement tool
R1b) focus on economic, social & environmental issues - responsibility should move from a temporary oganising committee to a permanent governing body
R2a) controlling the long-term use of venues, and implement social/green projects
R3) plan legacy early - prevention plan of non-used structures, boost positive legacy
R4) Governments should use the events and their power to develop educational curriucula in order to trigger sustainable thinking/acting (collect garbage etc.)
target groups: athletes, pupils (schools), students, general population
Example WC Qatar - what were some procedures to contribute to sustainable behaviour?
- Reduction of packaging (reduce waste through avoid single use plastics, maximise durable, reusable recyclable, washable products)
- Recycling Stations: Segregation, collection and recycling
- Training and Awareness Raising (on screen, social media & press release, roaming reminders)
One sustainable procurement of the WC Qatar –> example.
ESG framework
issues covered under each category:
Environment: Energy Consumption, Polltion Control, Tackle Climate Change, Waste Management
Social: Human Rights, Child + forced labour, community welfare, Stakeholder Health & Safety
Governance: Quality of Management, Board independence, Mitigating Conflict of Interest, Board Diversity
five focus areas of Gender Equality & Inclusion
Ressource allocation, Portrayal, Safe Sport, Leadership, Participation
five focus areas of Human Rights
Privacy, Voice, Livelihoods, Equality, Safety
definition sustainability
Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care and social well-being
IOC Priorities for 2023/ 2024
- IOC Climate Positive Committment
- Maintain ISO certification
- Sustainable sourcing
- Sustainability training
5 SDGs
9) Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
11) Sustainable Cities & Communities
12) Responsible Consumption & Production
13) Climate Action
17) Partnership to achieve the Goals
6) Clean Water & Sanitation
