Achieving Environmental Sustainability in the Sports Sector: Nature Means That Future (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)

This book explores the previously overlooked negative environmental impact of the sports industry, with a particular emphasis on the carbon footprint of sports facilities and organizations. The authors provide a comprehensive assessment of sustainable development goals, economic, social, and environmental sustainability concepts. They reveal the significant negative effects that the sports sector has on the environment and examine the policies implemented by stakeholders in the industry. The book also explores a case study of the legal policies implemented by the Lithuanian government to reduce the environmental impact of sports. The authors present practical suggestions for environmentally-friendly sports management, supported by examples presented with figures, pictures, and tables. This book fills a gap in the literature, offering suggestions and comments to enrich the practices of stakeholders in the sports industry. It provides an opportunity to make a positive difference for the environment while advancing the field of sports management. Preface 6 Contents 8 1 Sustainable Development 11 1.1 Sustainable Development Goals 12 1.1.1 No Poverty (End Poverty in All Its Forms Everywhere) 13 1.1.2 Zero Hunger (End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition and Promote Sustainable Agriculture) 15 1.1.3 Good Health and Well-Being (Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All at All Ages) 17 1.1.4 Quality Education (Ensure Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Promote Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All) 18 1.1.5 Gender Equality (Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls) 19 1.1.6 Clean Water and Sanitation (Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for All) 21 1.1.7 Affordable and Clean Energy (Ensure Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable and Modern Energy for All) 23 1.1.8 Good Job and Economic Growth (Promote Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All) 24 1.1.9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (Build Resilient Infrastructure, Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization and Foster Innovation) 27 1.1.10 Reduced Inequalities (Reduce Inequality Within and Among Countries) 29 1.1.11 Sustainable Cities and Communities (Make Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient and Sustainable) 31 1.1.12 Responsible Consumption and Production (Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns) 33 1.1.13 Climate Action (Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and Its Impacts) 35 1.1.14 Life Below Water (Conserve and Sustainably Use the Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources for Sustainable Development) 37 1.1.15 Life on Land (Protect, Restore and Promote Sustainable Use of Terrestrial Ecosystems, Sustainably Manage Forests, Combat Desertification, and Halt and Reverse Land Degradation and Halt Biodiversity Loss) 38 1.1.16 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions (Promote Peaceful and Inclusive Societies for Sustainable Development, Provide Access to Justice for all and Build Effective, Accountable and Inclusive Institutions at all Levels) 40 1.1.17 Partnership for the Goals (Strengthen the Means of Implementation and Revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development) 42 1.2 Sub-dimensions of Sustainable Development 45 1.2.1 Economic Sustainability 46 1.2.2 Social Sustainability 48 1.2.3 Environmental Sustainability 49 References 50 2 Environmental Sustainability in Sport 56 2.1 Environmental Issues in Sport Sector 58 2.2 Applications to Protect the Nature 67 2.2.1 The Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) 67 2.2.2 As a Solution Green Stadiums 76 References 81 3 Legal Relationship Between Sport and Environment in Lithuania 85 3.1 Lithuania 86 3.2 Legal Regulations Towards Environmental Sustainability in Lithuania 87 3.2.1 Environmental Protection Law 87 3.2.2 Environmental Protection Strategy Document 88 3.2.3 National Energy and Climate Action Plan 89 3.2.4 National Climate Change Management Strategy 89 3.2.5 National Air Pollution Reduction Plan 89 3.2.6 Law on Construction 90 3.2.7 Approval of Health Strategy 90 3.2.8 Lithuanian Building Sustainability Assessment System 90 3.3 Legal Regulations Towards Environmental Sustainability in Sport in Lithuania 91 3.3.1 Law on Physical Education and Sport 91 3.3.2 Law on Charity and Sponsorship 92 3.3.3 Law on Public Organizations 93 3.3.4 Green Coach Project 93 3.3.5 The Lithuanian National Olympic Committee 94 3.3.6 International Olympic Committee Sustainability Strategy 95 3.3.7 Addressing Climate Change Through Sport 96 References 98 4 Official Guide to Mitigate the Negative Effects on Nature in Sport 101 4.1 First Step: The Importance of Environmental Sustainability for the Sports Sector 101 4.1.1 Strengthening the Competitive Structure 106 4.1.2 Partnership Potential with External Stakeholders 106 4.1.3 Preferability 106 4.1.4 Being Aware and Raising Awareness 107 4.1.5 An Innovative and Productive Institution 107 4.1.6 A Transparent and Accountable Institution 107 4.2 Second Step: Institutional Recommendations 108 4.2.1 An Action Plan Towards Environmental Sustainability in Sports 111 4.3 Third Step Recommendations for Sports Facilities and Organizations 111 4.3.1 Energy Policies (Heating, Cooling and Lighting) 111 4.3.2 Environmentally Friendly Material Use 114 4.3.3 Establishment of Solid Waste (Waste) Management System 115 4.3.4 Rainwater Harvesting System 115 4.3.5 Environmental Practices in Transportation 116 References 117