Benchmark of indicators to self-assess the eco-responsibility of sporting events

In order to better control resources and energies, it is essential to opt for responsible choices regarding materials and equipment within federations, their clubs, and around their events ... The implementation of environmental measures makes it possible to reduce the management budgets of clubs and events: Lower consumption of water, electricity, extension of the life cycle of equipment, etc.

The benchmark of indicators to self-assess the eco-responsibility of sporting events is intended as a tool to help prioritise sustainable development for and in sport. The indicators selected were identified on the basis of the following steps:

• the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• ISO 20121:2012
• ISO 26000
• The national strategy for the ecological transition towards sustainable development 2014-2020
• the 2005 IOC Handbook on Sport and the Environment
• OECD Economic Development and Local Job Creation (LEED)
• the national strategy for the sustainable development of sport and the eco-conditionality grid for an eco-responsible event

This base of 166 indicators is organised around 12 themes covering the fields of the environment, the economy and the social sector:

1. Consumption and production
2. Governance and outreach
3. Economic benefits
4. Waste
5. Water management
6. Transport and sustainable mobility
7. Climate change and energy
8. Conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity and natural resources
9. Education, training and research
10. Health and well-being
11. Social inclusion of sport
12. Accessibility