Standards
We have created a certification program to encourage event organizers to manage their operations in ways that are measurably and meaningfully sustainable.
The Complete Responsible Sport Standards
There are two Responsible Sport Standards, one for events and one for organizations, each applying the same principles to different kinds of work.
Curious where they come from? Keep reading for the principles and framework behind them.
Core Principles
Before we could write a single Standard, we had to agree on what we should stand for. These core principles, shaped through years of collaboration with industry partners, are the belief system every Standard is built on:
The Power of Live Events
Live events can engage and inspire people at nearly all scales and in any place on Earth.
Resolving Climate Change
There is an urgent need to balance or reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases in the coming decade in order to prevent the further destabilization of Earth's climate and severe harm to societies and ecosystems worldwide.
Enabling Social Justice
Sport platforms that work to reduce inequities along racial and socioeconomic lines enable progress towards a more equitable society.
The Business of Events
Organizations must create and employ viable and ethical economic models upon which they can attempt to operate indefinitely in the marketplace.
Our Framework
The Framework is where our principles become practice. It organizes them into five pillars, each shaping the specific criteria that become our Standards.
Planning & Communications
Engage stakeholders and promote responsible practices throughout your event.
Procurement
Source responsibly and support local economies through thoughtful vendor selection.
Resource Management
Otimize resource use and minimize environmental impact through emissions measurement, water conservation, and waste management
Access & Equity
Create inclusive, accessible events that promote social justice for all participants.
Community Legacy
Prioritize community legacy through social responsibility, environmental stewardship, economic impact, collaborative partnerships, and charitable engagement.
Get Certified
Ready to earn the seal of certification for meeting the industry standard for responsible event production? With an emphasis on documenting systems, measuring performance and communicating successes, enjoy additional marketing exposure, reporting and documentation assistance.
