Indicative framework for institutional sustainability assessment

Run community sports programmes and initiatives that respond to local needs and improve quality of life. Examples:

• Organise a health awareness marathon.
• Offer free sports programmes for children.
• Provide activities for older adults.
• Hold events for people with disabilities.
• Run campaigns to prevent obesity or encourage physical activity.

Adopt policies and programmes that support women and girls in sport and develop their sporting abilities.

Develop programmes to identify, train and support athletes with disabilities, and provide an inclusive environment for their participation in competition.

Establish an organisational system to identify, support and develop sporting talent, with clear paths for training, follow-up and competition.

Run awareness programmes that promote public health and physical activity and help prevent disease and harmful behaviours.

Participate in national initiatives and community campaigns related to sport, health or sustainable development.

Deliver local community development programmes in partnership with relevant organisations.

Apply governance and institutional compliance principles, including a clear structure, policies and decision-making procedures.

Prepare and implement an annual plan to develop staff professional, technical and management skills.

Implement effective occupational health, safety and risk management within sports facilities.

Use policies and procedures that ensure fairness, equal opportunity and non-discrimination in hiring, development and promotion.

Develop sports and management staff and prepare future leaders.

Measure staff satisfaction regularly and use the findings to improve the workplace and performance.

Apply digital transformation to administration and services to improve efficiency and speed of delivery.

Develop sports facilities to improve operational efficiency, user safety and the long-term value of assets.

Develop the organisation's technology infrastructure to support management, operations and sports services.

Apply digital solutions to manage sports operations, services and activities.

Use modern technology for training, management, measurement and engagement with beneficiaries.

Use systems to measure and analyse sporting and administrative performance, and apply the findings to improvement.

Implement initiatives that improve operating efficiency and the productivity of resources and processes.

Develop infrastructure projects aligned with the organisation's needs and future plans. Examples:

• Build or upgrade pitches and indoor sports halls.
• Upgrade changing rooms and service facilities.
• Improve lighting, drainage and irrigation systems.
• Build new facilities or training rooms.
• Develop technology infrastructure, such as electronic access systems or smart displays.

Implement an integrated system for waste from sports activities in line with applicable environmental laws and rules.

Sort waste at source and recycle or reuse it wherever possible.

Reduce single-use plastics in sports facilities and events.

Keep sports facilities clean and reduce sources of pollution within them.

Plant trees and expand green space in sports facilities wherever the site permits.

Run environmental awareness initiatives for staff, athletes and spectators to encourage conservation.

Reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency in sports facilities.

Conserve water and improve its efficient use.

Apply reuse and recycling practices within the sports organisation.

Reduce losses of resources, materials and operating supplies.

Use staff, financial and physical resources more efficiently.

Manage sports facilities sustainably to ensure efficient operation and maintenance.

Build strategic partnerships with government bodies to support sport and sustainable development programmes.

Develop partnerships with local, regional and international sports federations and bodies to share expertise and improve performance.

Partner with universities, educational institutions and research bodies on training, research and innovation in sport.

Work with civil society and the private sector to support sports and community initiatives.

Design and deliver joint initiatives that add value for communities and the sports sector.

Exchange expertise, share knowledge and build capacity with local and international organisations.