Control areas

CONTROL AREAS

Sustainably planning and running a sporting event requires management processes to be implemented and certain administrative and organisational requirements to be met. This includes clear allocation of responsibilities. These requirements are dealt with in the upstream and higher-level control areas. The term control area refers to overarching requirements regarding organisational structures and activities that are necessary in order to integrate sustainability aspects into the organisation of the sporting event. It is therefore advisable to look at these control areas for every sporting event. The following control areas are currently planned: Strategy Development, Human rights, Participation, Communication, Funding and Reporting.

THE SIX CONTROL AREAS AT A GLANCE

Strategy Development

A sustainability strategy for sporting events manages social, environmental and economic impacts, minimises risks and maximises opportunities for a more sustainable society.

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Human rights

Compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights is also seen as essential for many sporting events, which is why a concrete process for safeguarding human rights is required.

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Participation

Sporting events promote cohesion; effective stakeholder management that involves internal and external stakeholders is crucial for sustainable success.

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Communication

Sustainability communication at sporting events aims to raise awareness of sustainability, build trust and promote a positive perception of the event.

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Funding

Sufficient financial resources are crucial to ensure the successful and long-term transformation to sustainable practices for sporting events and society.

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Reporting

A sustainability report is a key communication tool that creates transparency, strengthens trust and supports the continuous improvement of the organiser's sustainability goals.