Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
UEFA and the European Leagues have published the Football Event Sustainability Manual, compiling UEFA's complete sustainability guidance into one resource for clubs, leagues, and national associations. The manual provides practical tools to implement sustainability measures tailored to individual event needs, regardless of scale or experience.
The manual uses a flexible 'pick-and-drop' approach, allowing organizers to choose sustainability practices relevant to their operations. It supports both single-day and multi-day events and aligns with UEFA's Football Sustainability Strategy 2030: Strength Through Unity, focusing on reducing environmental impact and enhancing positive social outcomes in European football.
This resource structures guidance using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria through the event lifecycle, including pre-event planning, onsite implementation, and post-event evaluation. Each chapter offers context, goals, challenges, and solutions at both basic and advanced levels, along with checklists for actionable steps.
Case studies illustrate practical applications, including the Swiss Football League's mobility solutions, the Eredivisie's water conservation initiatives, autism-friendly matchday experiences at Waterford FC, and governance-focused sustainability practices at SC Freiburg. These examples are intended to inspire sustainable innovation tailored to local needs.
Designed to empower the football ecosystem, the manual emphasizes enabling and elevating stakeholders through clear guidance, actionable tools, and good practices. It forms part of UEFA's broader knowledge-sharing strategy, including coaching and training within leagues and clubs. Users can navigate the manual by event phase or topic and download selected chapters as PDFs with embedded checklists for operational planning.