Online Course for Sports Sustainability Officers

The changing society and the new role of sport

• Transformations in contemporary society: the digital revolution, artificial intelligence, and post-COVID scenarios 
• New needs for well-being, quality of life, and time management 
• Sport as social driver and cohesion factor 
• Sustainability as core value required by the entire company 
• From sport as entertainment to sport as agent of social change
  

Sustainability, CSR, and ESG in sports

• The evolution of the concept of sustainability: from “cost” to strategic investment 
• The world of sports and the growing focus on ethical, social, and environmental impact 
• 360° sustainability: approach ESG 
  • Environmental (E): energy, water, waste, sustainable mobility, eco-friendly materials 
  • Social (S): inclusion, gender equality, accessibility, health, community impact, combating discrimination 
  • Governance (G): transparency and ethics, fair play, fighting corruption, sustainability reports 
• International best practices in professional and amateur sports
  

Agenda 2030 and national strategies for sustainability in sport

• Agenda 2030 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
• Sport as “important facilitator” for the achievement of the SDGs 
• The national strategy for sustainability in sport 
• The CONI–MASE Protocol: measurable objectives and actions 
  • Energy efficiency 
  • Sustainable mobility 
  • Waste reduction 
  • Green Public Procurement 
• The educational and social cohesion role of sport
  

Governance of the Italian sports system

• Evolution of the national sports system 
• Article 33 of the Constitution and recognition of the educational, social, and welfare value of sport 
• Role of the Department of Sport: policy direction, coordination, and oversight 
• Sport and Health Inc.: 
  • Management of public funds 
  • Promotion of healthy lifestyles 
  • Social inclusion and support for facilities and ASD/SSD

The role of sports organizations and federations

• CONI as a guide to sustainable transition 
• Role of National Sports Federations (FSN) and Associated Sports Disciplines (DSA) 
• Integration of ESG criteria into federal statutes (e.g., FIGC, FIPAV) 
• Drafting of sustainability reports 
• Definition of binding guidelines for clubs and affiliated societies

Sports facilities and events: the heart of sustainability

• Sports facilities as a strategic lever for sustainability 
• Energy efficiency: LED lighting, photovoltaic panels, and self-consumption 
• Water management: rainwater harvesting and reuse 
• Building materials: laminated wood, recycled materials, zero-mile supply chains 
• Waste management: separate waste collection, elimination of single-use plastics 
• Sustainable food policies and responsible catering 
• Environmental standards and certifications (ISO 20121, EMAS, etc.)
  

Sports employment, inclusion, and social impact

• Sports labor reform 
• Social security and insurance protection for sports workers 
• Distinction between amateur, semi-professional, and professional 
• Workplace safety and abolition of sports restrictions 
• Sport as a tool for inclusion, gender equality, and accessibility 
• Partnerships with the local community and the third sector
  

Communication, reporting, and impact measurement

• Financial statements and sustainability reports in sport 
• ESG KPIs and monitoring tools 
• Social and environmental impact assessment 
• Cost-benefit analysis and Social Return on Investment (SROI) 
• Ethical communication, transparency, and prevention of greenwashing

Sustainability, city and territory

• Sports and urban sustainability 
• Role of local governments 
• Integrating sport into cities' environmental and social strategies 
• Dynamic relationship between sport, environment, and culture of movement 
• The territory as an active part of the sustainability value chain 
• Sustainability as an evaluation criterion for clubs and federations
  

Practical workshop: designing an ESG plan for sports

• Designing a sustainability plan for a club, federation, or facility 
• Definition of objectives, stakeholders, actions, and indicators 
• Evaluation of strategic advantages of sustainability: 
  • Economical (cost reduction, access to PNRR funds) 
  • Reputational (sponsors, fan base, brand value) 
  • Social (social license to operate) 
• Presentation and discussion of the final project work

• Admission and selection procedures
• Start of the course according to the scheduled dates
• Lezioni in LIve Streaming
• Achievement of private certificate of course attendance issued by our institute
• Promotion of professional profile: Reworking, updating and disseminating the Cv to companies in the field.