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SHARING KNOWLEDGE. SECURING SUPPORT.

The web portal offers sports organisers – whether for major international events or local sports festivals – targeted solutions to make events more sustainable.  

 

Strengthen the positive effects of your event and minimise risks. Here you will find well-founded answers, customised strategies and practical assistance to make your events ecologically, socially and economically sustainable. 

Acting sustainably together.   

HOW DOES THE WEB PORTAL WORK?

Whether a hobby tournament, regional sporting event or world championship - The portal offers tailor-made support for every event. Get to know the diversity of the portal with the help of the explanatory video!

Information for beginners

Transformation areas

Why is sustainability important at sporting events? 

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Control areas

How do I set up a sustainability management system? 

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Action areas

In which areas can I take action with my sporting events? 

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Targets and indicators

What targets can I set myself and how can I make them measurable? 

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Measures

What measures can I take to achieve my targets? 

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Planning tool

Tick off steps, write notes, structure events 

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Self-check

Check the current status of measures and targets 

→ Perform check 

Network & resources

Offer and find expertise, utilise existing knowledge 

→ Start exchange, download help 

Calculator

Record and visualise regional economic effects 

→ Calculate value creation 

Interactive tools for sustainable sporting events: Use the login area now!

Planning tool

Tick off steps, write notes, structure events 

→ Start planning 

Self-check

Check the current status of measures and targets 

→ Perform check 

Network & resources

Offer and find expertise, utilise existing knowledge 

→ Start exchange, download help 

Cockpit

Record and visualise regional economic effects 

→ Calculate value creation

FACTS AND FIGURES ON SPORTING EVENTS IN GERMANY

17 ACTION AREAS FOR SUSTAINABLE SPORTING EVENTS

Energy and Climate

Minimise greenhouse gas emissions and energy requirements

 

 

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Natural Habitats and Biodiversity

Protecting natural habitats and biodiversity

 

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Traffic

Minimise emissions and promote accessible and sustainable mobility. 

 

 

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Sports Venues and Infrastructure

Select and utilise sports venues and infrastructure sustainably
 

 

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Water

Protect bodies of water and minimise water use
 

 

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Waste

Minimise waste and enable recycling
 

 

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Catering

Promoting sustainable catering 


 

 

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Diversity and Participation

Living diversity and promoting participation

 

 

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Accessibility

Striving for the greatest possible accessibility

 

 

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Sport and Club Development

Encourage people to take part in sport and promote structural development in and through sport

 

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Education for Sustainable Development

Promote knowledge and action skills for a sustainable transformation
 

 

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Health and Well-being

Minimise health risks and promote well-being

 

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Commitment from Society

Promote and valorise social commitment
 

 

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Resource Cycle

Minimising the use of resources and promoting the resource cycle
 

 

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Added Value and Tourism

Promoting regional economic and tourism development
 

 

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Financing and Cost Stability

Ensure the financing and cost stability of the sporting event

 

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Innovation and Digitalisation

Promoting innovation and digitalisation as a lever for sustainable development

 

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IDEAS FOR MEASURES WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL FUNCTIONAL AREAS

Catering management

Responsible for the planning and provision of food and beverages for participants, staff and spectators during the event. 

 

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Volunteer management

Recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers to assist in various areas during the event. 

 

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Traffic and transport

Organises and coordinates the transport of athletes, officials, VIPs and visitors as well as traffic planning around the event venues. 

 

 

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Accommodation management

Responsible for booking and managing accommodation for athletes, officials, guests and event staff. 

 

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LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

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