In Module 1, we delve into the latest trends in sports and sustainability. You'll grasp the essence of sustainability, understand why it's crucial for sport to consider its impact, and gain insights into why prioritising sustainability across operations is not only viable but imperative. Explore the significant impacts and discover actionable steps you can take to mitigate negatives and amplify positives.
This module takes you through the initial journey involved in developing a sustainability strategy - starting with an examination of the principles that will be used to guide your strategy, to undertaking a simple four-step process that leads to a meaningful, long-lasting strategy that everyone can get behind.
This module is split into two parts. In the first part, we look at the what, why, and how of impact measurement, a core element involved in fully grasping the topic of sustainability. And in the second part, we look at how we can produce sustainability reports on the impact we are measuring, looking at the current practice and possible trends.
In the realm of entertainment, sports play a major role, and events are the main attraction. These events have far-reaching effects on society, the environment, and the bottom line of organizations. This module explores how to incorporate sustainability into events, highlighting nine key steps for hosting an eco-friendly gathering.
In this module, we examine instances of sustainability in sports using the framework provided by Global Sustainable Sport's seven pillars: People, Planet, Prosperity, Profile, Partnership, Participation, and Power. We've curated impactful case studies to underscore the initial and pivotal strides taken by the involved organisations on their sustainable development pathways.