Accessibility 

Strictly speaking: "Facilities and other structures, means of transport, technical commodities, information processing systems, acoustic and visual information sources and communication facilities, as well as other designed areas of life are all considered accessible and/or barrier-free if they can be accessed and/or used by persons with disabilities in the generally applicable manner, without any particular difficulty and generally without assistance. The use of disability-related aids is permitted" (Section 4 of the Act on Equal Opportunities of Persons with Disabilities). 

The ability to be aware of one's own perceptions, thoughts and the effects of one's own actions.

Action areas are the central focus areas to which event organisations devote their attention in order to promote sustainable business practices. Within these action areas, specific targets are defined that are to be achieved by implementing concrete measures. The action area are interlinked and may overlap in parts. 

Agency 

The ability to implement acquired knowledge and skills responsibly and purposefully in concrete actions

 The implementation of initiatives and measures to reduce the vulnerability of natural and human systems to actual or expected impacts of climate change. A distinction can be made between different types of adaptation, including anticipatory and reactive, private and public, autonomous and planned measures.  

The concept of "climate responsibility" presents recommended alternatives to climate compensation. Multiply the remaining greenhouse gas emissions (previously: 1) reduce demand, 2) increase efficiency, 3) substitute fossil fuels) by an appropriate price. The budget can be used, for example, to finance climate protection measures in/on sports facilities of sports clubs. 

 A scientific model that defines ecological boundaries within which humanity must operate in order to maintain the stability of the planet’s eco-system. 

Co-operation measures are co-ordinated activities and strategies that are planned and implemented jointly by two or more parties in order to achieve a common target. These measures can take place between sports clubs, municipalities, companies, organisations, institutions or governments and include various forms of cooperation such as joint projects, research and development or educational programmes. Clear communication and coordination between the parties involved are essential to ensure the success of the joint endeavours. 

Control areas (CBs) refer to the specific aspects and functions of event organisation that are designed to promote environmental, social and economic sustainability in business processes and in the event strategy. They are cross-sectional requirements and address administrative and organisational prerequisites for planning, preparing and organising a sporting event as sustainably as possible. 

 A combination of different dishes that complement each other to form a meal. 

The diversity dimensions are based on the "Diversity Charter", which was launched jointly by companies and politicians in Germany in 2006 to recognise and include diversity in the working culture. The aim is to create an unprejudiced working environment in which all relevant stakeholders are valued. The seven diversity dimensions currently include age, origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and social background. 

Exchange formats are structured frameworks or platforms that enable the targeted exchange of information, knowledge, experience and opinions between individuals or groups. These formats can take place in different contexts and environments, e.g. in sports clubs, in education, in companies, in science or in social networks. Examples of exchange formats include conferences, workshops, round-table discussions, webinars, forums, peer review groups and online communities. The aim of exchange formats is to promote dialogue, share knowledge, develop ideas and support cooperation. 

Venue used for the organisation of sporting events. The venue includes sports facilities as well as other rooms such as offices and dining rooms. 

Prepared foods such as soups, sauces, bound vegetables, baked goods, boiled potatoes, pasta, rice and leafy salads (see also Dishes). 

Greenhouse gases have a similar effect to the glass in a greenhouse –  they absorb the solar heat radiated from the Earth's surface, retain it in the atmosphere and prevent it from escaping back into space. The greenhouse effect ensures that the earth is warmer than it would otherwise be, which makes life on earth possible. Many greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, but humans contribute to their accumulation. There are different types of greenhouse gases and their global warming potential varies. Greenhouse gas emissions stand for the release of greenhouse gases (source: European Parliament (2023). Climate change: Greenhouse gases that cause global warming. Retrieved from: Klimawandel: Treibhausgase, die globale Erwärmung verursachen | Themen | Europäisches Parlament (europa.eu)). 

The totality of information, facts and skills acquired and utilised through experience, education or research. 

Outdoor sports facilities are uncovered facilities "which are erected for the purpose of sport and in which [...] sports are practised" (DIN 18035-1:2018-09, p. 5). They consist of "the play and sports area and the necessary supplementary areas and, if necessary, areas and facilities for regular open forms of movement and exercise" (DIN 18035-1:2018-09, p. 6). Golf courses and equestrian centres are also outdoor sports facilities. Sports fields are a common type of outdoor sports facility for sports games and athletics (DIN 18035-1:2018-09, p. 1). They consist of sports surface types such as competition facilities (DIN 18035-1:2018-09, p. 29) or large playing fields, some of which are supplemented by small playing fields or areas for athletics (DIN 18035-1:2018-09, p. 16) (source: Katthage, J. (2022). Nachhaltigkeit von bestehenden Sportfreianlagen: Gesellschaftlicher Nutzen von normierten und wettkampforientierten Sportfreianlagen. Dissertation, TU Munich. Retrieved from: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/doc/1657740/1657740.pdf). 

In this project, sports organiser is understood as a generic term that includes the organising committee, the host and the organiser of a sporting event. The sporting event organiser is responsible for the planning, organisation and implementation of sporting events and bears the main responsibility for all logistical, financial and administrative aspects in connection with the sporting event. 

According to DIN 277:2021, the plot area is the area formed by the property boundaries and shown in the property register and land register.  

Relevant stakeholders are various groups of people who can be reached by or included in sustainability measures. Examples: Employees, accredited persons, visitors, service providers, television and radio consumers, athletes, volunteers, managers and the local population. 

An area within a property that is not directly usable for sports, but which is necessary for the function of the sports field. Examples: traffic area, area for visitors, building area, commercial area, vegetation area not used for sport, area for emission control, area for non-sport-related leisure activities (e.g. playgrounds, barbecue areas, seating areas, leisure games). (Source: DIN 18035-1:2018-09, P. 7)  

Sustainability performance by sports event organisers refers to measures and initiatives aimed at making the sporting event ecologically compatible, socially just and economically viable. 

Sustainability management in sports associations and clubs refers to the structural embedding of the topic of sustainability in the organisation itself. E.g., the topic of "sustainability" can be included in the association's or organisation's statutes or responsible persons can be appointed to further develop the topic of sustainability. 

The supporting programme of a sporting event includes all additional activities and events that take place alongside the main competitions. It serves to make the event more attractive for spectators and participants and to offer a wider range of experiences. Typical elements of a supporting programme include entertainment such as music, shows or cultural performances, as well as hands-on activities, competitions or merchandising stands. The aim of the supporting programme is to make the event a comprehensive experience and to entertain and inspire visitors beyond the actual competitions. 

Sub-targets divide the overarching strategic targets into detailed sub-targets. This target is specific, measurable and time-bound. Such targets are crucial towards developing an effective sustainability strategy and tracking progress. The project team deliberately formulated some of the sub-targets in an ambitious way. 

In contrast to mobility, transport is the means to an end. By definition, transport is the purposeful movement of people, goods and messages using energy and information, including support processes, e.g. storage and handling processes (source: Martin, R. (2017). Der große Unterschied zwischen Verkehr und Mobilität. Retrieved from: Der große Unterschied zwischen Verkehr und Mobilität | Zukunft Mobilität (zukunft-mobilitaet.net)). 

A target defines and specifies the overarching and long-term strategic target of the respective action area. The strategic objective is formulated by the project team in such a way that the essential core elements quickly become tangible. The focus is therefore on clear and simple language. Such targets are essential for designing an effective sustainability strategy and monitoring progress. 

Volunteers are defined as people who carry out activities as part of a sporting event that are voluntary, community-based and not aimed at material gain. Typically, these are volunteers or honorary staff.