GSS Bronze Assessment

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Partnership

Do you have sustainability partnerships in place with your members, athletes, partners, suppliers, or are you a member of an international or national initiative, or alliance, focused on sport and sustainability?
1. Do you work with any of the following groups in partnership around sustainability ?
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Academic Institutions
Athletes, Players and Participants
City or Regional Organisations
Coaches and Officials
Fans and the General Public
Federations
Governmental Organisations
Intergovernmental organisations (IGOs)
Leagues
Media and Broadcasters
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
Sponsors and Partners
Suppliers and Service Providers
Sustainability Alliances
Teams and Clubs
Charity Partnerships
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2. What programmes have you developed around sustainability with your key partners?
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Athlete Ambassador Programmes
Collaborative campaigns focused on Sustainability
Collaborative Green Initiatives at Events
Education Programmes on Sustainability
Events focused on Sustainability
Fan Engagement Programmes
Joint Charitable Initiatives
Partnerships with Environmental Organisations:
Promoting Eco-Friendly Transportation
Public Awareness Campaigns
Sustainable Activation Programmes
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3. Are you a member of an international or national initiative, or alliance, focused on sport and sustainability?
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Sports for Climate Action (UNFCCC)
Sports for Climate Action on the Race to Zero (UNFCCC)
Sports for Nature (IUCN)
Fit for Life (UNESCO)
Football for the Goals (UN)
British Association of Sustainable Sport (BASIS)
Carbon Fibre Circular Alliance
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
The Games
One Blue Voice
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA)
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4. How aligned is your organisation's sustainability strategy with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?
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SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals
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Participation

Do you promote participation amongst a wide range of individuals like different age groups, genders, income groups, LGBTQ Community, people with disabilities, marginalised groups, migrants, refugees and/or people displaced by conflicts and disasters?
1. Are you actively promoting participation to any of the following groups?
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Adult Men
Adult Women
Boys (Teenagers/Children)
Girls (Teenagers/Children)
LGBTQ Community
Marginalised and minority groups
Migrants and refugees
Older and vunerable people
People affected by conflicts and disasters
People with disabilities
Poverty-stricken individuals
Staff
Stakeholders
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2. What types of participation are you promoting?
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Professional or Elite Sport
Competitive Sport not at Elite Level
Mass Participation Sport
Recreational/Leisure Sport
School and extracurricular Sport
Physical Activity/Fitness
Physical Education
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3. Are you actively promoting participation in any of the following areas?
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International/Global Development Programmes
National Development Programmes
Regional Development Programmes
Local Clubs and Sport Centre Programmes
Local Schools and Colleges Programmes
Local Community Programmes
Grassroots Programmes
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4. Are you actively measuring participation in any of the following areas:
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Membership Trends - Increase/Decrease in Participation
Participation at all levels
Retention Rates
Physical Health Benefits
Mental Health Benefits
Geographic Distribution
Demographic Distribution
Member Satisfaction
Impact of Initiatives on local, regional and national participation
Social Value
Effectiveness of Grassroots programmes
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People

Do you have social programmes in place to promote volunteering and local community initiatives and do you have policies on equality, diversity and inclusion?
1. Are you actively providing social programmes to any of the following groups:
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Adult Men
Adult Women
Boys (Teenagers/Children)
Girls (Teenagers/Children)
LGBTQ Community
Marginalised and minority groups
Migrants and refugees
Older and vunerable people
People affected by conflicts and disasters
People with disabilities
Poverty-stricken individuals
Other
2. What social policies do you have in place for your organisation?
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Anti-Racism Policy
Child and Youth Protection Policy
Disability and Accessibility Policy
Equal Opportunities Employment Policy
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Fair Play, Integrity and Respect Policy
Health and Well-Being Policy
Human Rights & Solidarity Policy
Local Community Engagement Policy
Refugee Support Programme
Social Justice Policy
Social Responsbility Policy
Volunteering Policy
Other
3. What social policies do you have in place for your facilities?
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Anti-Racism Policy
Child and Youth Protection Policy
Disability and Accessibility Policy
Equal Opportunities Employment Policy
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Fair Play, Integrity and Respect Policy
Health and Well-Being Policy
Human Rights & Solidarity Policy
Local Community Engagement Policy
Refugee Support Programme
Social Justice Policy
Social Responsbility Policy
Volunteering Policy
Other
4. What types of social programmes are you developing for your organisation?
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Charity Partnerships
Community Sports Clinics
Community Sports Events
Cultural Celebrations/Events
Local School Partnerships
Outreach Programmes
Volunteering Programmes
Youth Mentorship Programmes
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5. What types of social programmes are you developing for your facilities?
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Charity Partnerships
Community Sports Clinics
Community Sports Events
Cultural Celebrations/Events
Local School Partnerships
Outreach Programmes
Volunteering Programmes
Youth Mentorship Programmes
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6. What types of social programmes are you developing for your events?
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Outreach Programmes
Volunteering Programmes
Community Sports Clinics
Local School Partnerships
Charity Partnerships
Youth Mentorship Programmes
Community Sports Events
Cultural Celebrations/Events
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7. Are you actively measuring and reporting on your social programmes in any of the following areas?
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Major Events
Organisational Activities
Local Community programmes
Staff Engagement programmes
Staff Volunteering programmes
External Volunteering programmes
Social Impact of Major Events
Social Impact of Organisational Activities
Social Impact of Organisation on Local Region
Social Return on Investment (SROI)
Grassroots programmes
Other
8. What social policies do you have in place for your events?
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Anti-Racism Policy
Child and Youth Protection Policy
Disability and Accessibility Policy
Equal Opportunities Employment Policy
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Fair Play, Integrity and Respect Policy
Health and Well-Being Policy
Human Rights & Solidarity Policy
Local Community Engagement Policy
Refugee Support Programme
Social Justice Policy
Social Responsbility Policy
Volunteering Policy
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Planet

Do you have environmental programmes in place to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, waste production, water usage, energy consumption and/or improve air pollution and biodiversity?
1. What environmental plans are in place for for your organisation?
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Air Pollution Plan
Biodiversity Plan
Carbon Management Plan
Energy Management Plan
Environmental Management Plan
Renewable Energy Plan
Sustainable Facilities Plan
Sustainable Transport Plan
Waste Management Plan
Water Management Plan
Other
2. What environmental plans are in place for for your facilities?
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Environmental Management Plan
Energy Management Plan
Renewable Energy Plan
Waste Management Plan
Water Management Plan
Carbon Management Plan
Air Pollution Plan
Biodiversity Plan
Sustainable Facilities Plan
Sustainable Transport Plan
Other
3. What environmental plans are in place for for your events?
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Air Pollution Plan
Biodiversity Plan
Carbon Management Plan
Energy Management Plan
Environmental Management Plan
Renewable Energy Plan
Sustainable Facilities Plan
Sustainable Transport Plan
Waste Management Plan
Water Management Plan
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4. What environmental policies and programmes are in place for your organisation?
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Minimise environmental impact
Reduce energy consumption & Improve energy efficiency
Utilise renewable energy
Reduce waste generated
Reduce single-use plastics & Improve recycling programmes
Reduce water usage & Improve sanitation
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Mitigate emissions/offsetting
Manage and promote clean air
Engage suppliers with strong sustainability credentials
Enhance biodiversity and conservation
Protecting and restoring natural habitats
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5. What environmental policies and programmes are in place for your facilities?
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Minimise environmental impact
Reduce energy consumption & Improve energy efficiency
Utilise renewable energy
Reduce waste generated
Reduce single-use plastics & Improve recycling programmes
Reduce water usage & Improve sanitation
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Mitigate emissions/offsetting
Manage and promote clean air
Engage suppliers with strong sustainability credentials
Enhance biodiversity and conservation
Protecting and restoring natural habitats
Other
6. What environmental policies and programmes are in place for your events?
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Minimise environmental impact
Reduce energy consumption & Improve energy efficiency
Utilise renewable energy
Reduce waste generated
Reduce single-use plastics & Improve recycling programmes
Reduce water usage & Improve sanitation
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Mitigate emissions/offsetting
Manage and promote clean air
Engage suppliers with strong sustainability credentials
Enhance biodiversity and conservation
Protecting and restoring natural habitats
Other
7. Has your organisation set a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction target which is aligned with the Paris Agreement and validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) or a recognised third-party?
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Net-Zero Target By 2050
Net-Zero Commitment By 2050
Net-Zero Target By 2040
Net-Zero Commitment By 2040
Net-Zero Target By 2030
Net-Zero Commitment By 2030
Near-Term Target
Other
8. What environmental monitoring, reporting and certification procedures are in place for your organisation?
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Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Supplier Engagement and Reporting
Environmental Audits
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) - Scope 1 emissions
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) - Scope 2 emissions
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) - Scope 3 emissions
ISO Certifications
Environmental Profit and Loss Account (EP&L)
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Power

Do you have good governance programmes in place to improve the accountability, transparency and/or the sustainability of your organisation?
1. Which policies are in place to ensure good sustainable governance?
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Anti-Corruption Policies
Anti-Doping Policies
Athlete Safeguarding and Security Policies
Code of Conduct Policy
Code of Ethics Policy
Employee Well-Being Policies
Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Programmes
Fair Play and Integrity Policies
Human Resource Management programmes
Inventory Management and Optimisation Programme
Staff Training and Development Programmes
Sustainable Management System
Sustainable Procurement Policies
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2. Which risk management policies are in place to ensure good governance?
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Competitive Risks
Economic Risks
External Stakeholder Engagement
Financial Risks
Health and Safety Risks
Internal Stakeholder Engagement
Natural and Environmental Risks
Operational Risks
Political and Social Risks
Regulatory and Legal Risks
Reputational Risks
SWOT Analysis
Technology and Data Risks
Other
3. What level of sustainable oversight is operated within your organisation?
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Independent Oversight Board
Dedicated External Committee/Commission
Board Level Representation
Dedicated Internal Committee
Dedicated Department
Dedicated Individuals
Dedicated Individual
External Consultant
Appointed Representative
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4. What sustainable reporting procedures and standards are in place for your organisation?
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Annual sustainable reports that adhere to recognized reporting standards or frameworks
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
EU Taxonomy Regulations
European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
International Sustainable Standards Board (ISSB)
ISO Certifications
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Materiality Assessment
Supplier Engagement and Reporting
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
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Profile

Do you promote sustainability through your website, events, broadcast coverage, social media platforms and/or published media coverage?
1. How do you currently promote your sustainability activities through your media platforms?
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Sustainability on Website
Dedicated sustainability section on your website
Sustainability News Articles & Features
Sustainability Press Releases
Sustainability Broadcast Coverage
Sustainability Online Streaming
Sustainability Social Media Coverage
Sustainability in Sporting Events
Sustainability Activities
Sustainability Conferences
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2. How do you promote sustainability to your fans and athletes?
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Athlete Ambassador Programmes
Campaigns focused on Sustainability
Charitable Initiatives
Climate Advocacy
Education Programmes on Sustainability
Events focused on Sustainability
Fan Engagement Programmes
Green Initiatives & Activities
Partnerships with Environmental Organisations:
Promoting Eco-Friendly Transportation
Public Awareness Campaigns
Roadshows/Workshops
Sustainable Merchandise
Other
3. How do you promote sustinability to your Other key stakeholders ?
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Education Programmes on Sustainability
Education workshops and seminars
Sustainable Activation Programmes
Sustainability Award Programmes
Employee Engagement Programmes
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4. How do you monitor and report on your sustainability coverage and campaigns?
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Audience reach and demographics
Broadcast coverage of sustainability during events
Employee engagement and feedback surveys
Fan feedback and engagement on sustainability
Market research on sustainability at events
Social Media Coverage and engagement on Sustainability
Sponsorship campaigns focused on sustainability
Stakeholder Feedback Surveys
Written Media Coverage of Sustainability Programmes
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Prosperity

Do you have financial and/or innovation programmes in place to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of your organisation?
1. What policies and procedures are in place to ensure financial sustainability?
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Appointment of independent bodies and/or external auditors
Balanced Budgets
Cost Saving & Management Procedures
Debt Management
Ethical Sponsorship Programmes Aligned with Sustainability Values
Grants and Funding Programmes
Internal and collective accountability
Inventory Control Systems
Long-term financial planning
Regular financial performance evaluation
Reserves and Contingency Funds
Responsible Financial Management
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2. Which transparent reporting policies are in place to ensure good financial governance?
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Publicly available budgets and expenditures
Publicly available financial reports and statements
Publicly available minutes of meetings and agendas
Publicly available taxation information
Transparent publication of policies and guidelines
Transparent regular financial reporting
Transparent reporting on day-to-day operations
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3. What policies and programmes are in place to ensure long-term planning and innovation within your organisation?
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Communication and Engagement with Key Stakeholders
Competitive Landscape & SWOT Analysis
Data-Driven Analytics
Digital Transformation & Smart Technologies Strategy
Global & Local Factor Analysis
Industry Trend Analysis
Innovation Strategy
Investments in Technology, Innovation and R&D
Mission Statement & Strategic Goals and Vision
Product & Service Innovation
Professional Development Courses
Other
4. Is your organisation actively measuring economic and financial prosperity in any of the following areas:
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Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Analysis
Debt Management and Leverage
Economic Impact of Events on Host Cities/Nations
Economic Impact on Local Community
Efficiency Analysis
Financial Risk
Liquidity and Solvency Analysis
Market Position & Share
Profit and Loss Statement
Return of Investment (ROI) of key initiatives
Other