• Comprehensive and Jargon-Free
• Expert-Led Modules
• Certification and Recognition
• Engaging and Interactive Content
• Customised Learning Pathways
• Community and Networking

We believe in making sustainability accessible for everyone. Our certification course offers a solid, jargon-free understanding of sustainability in sport, ensuring you gain practical insights and actionable strategies. Our course is delivered by renowned sport and sustainability consultants Daniel Cade and Nico Decurtins, along with other industry experts.

Earn authenticated module badges and course certificates that you can proudly showcase on your social media channels. Our modules include videos, readings, quizzes, and podcasts to keep you engaged and help you retain information. With approximately 180 minutes of content per core module, you can learn at your own pace and revisit materials as needed.

• Understanding Sustainability: Definitions, history, and fundamental concepts
• The Importance for Sports Organisations: Social and environmental responsibilities at macro, meso, and micro levels.
• Relevant Standards and Frameworks: Including SDGs, ISO, GRI, and the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework.
• The 7 Sustainable Pillars of Sport: Co-created by industry experts, offering a comprehensive tour of sustainability and its connection to sports.

Module 1 – Pay Online

• Five Core Principles: Reflecting the values of typical sports organisations.
• Exploring a Pathway to Strategy Development:
• Screening: Assessing the current situation and defining your starting point.
• Impact Identification: Establishing a working group and identifying impacts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Consulting key stakeholders with real-life examples.
• Materiality: Assessing economic, environmental, and social impacts.

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Understanding Impact: What, why, and how of impact measurement.

Blueprint for Sustainability:

• Objectives: Defining the impact you want to achieve.
• Activities: How to achieve it.
• Metrics: Measuring success.
• Targets: Setting achievable goals.

Sustainability Reporting in Sport: Reporting on the impact we are measuring, looking at the current practice and possible trends.

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• Recognising Sustainability Impacts: Understanding common sustainability impacts associated with sporting events.
• An Introduction to Sustainable Event Organisation: Focusing on key principles and essential considerations.
• Understanding Legacy in Sports: Exploring practical applications within sport organisations.
• Tools for Sustainable Event Management: Valuable tools for managing events sustainably.

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• Analysing Case Studies: Using established case studies to identify key success factors and assess their various impacts.
• Applying GSS Sustainable Pillars: Relating each of the seven GSS Sustainable Pillars of Sport to real-life examples.
• Understanding Global Approaches to Sustainability: Diverse approaches to sustainability employed by sport organisations across different countries and disciplines.

Module 5 – Pay Online

“I really like the holistic view on the topic. The videos are short and dynamic which helps with the concentration. And the forum provides a great opportunity to engage in exchanges and create contacts between the participants.”

Raphaël Crettol, Head of Sustainability at Swiss Cycling

“This course provides comprehensive content that both refreshed my knowledge and reignited my passion for sustainability in sports. I enjoyed every moment and found it incredibly valuable, even as a seasoned practitioner in the field.”

Patrick K. Gasser, Former Senior Football and Social Responsibility Manager at UEFA

“This course is invaluable. It’s inspirational and impactful, offering insightful new concepts and actionable methodologies to transform the sports industry in the journey towards sustainability. I absolutely recommend it.”

Matteo Tassi, Ph.D., Head of Executive Education, CIES

“I love how the modules are broken down into digestible, single-topic pages with clear and short videos, which help maintain my attention. The varied and inspiring case studies, along with the consistent format and progress bar, make the learning experience engaging and motivating.”

Carmen Kayan, Ph.D., High School Teacher