According to The World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainability is “A process of change in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, the orientation of technological development and institutional change are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations.”

The Sustainable Sport Certification of Friend of the Earth is designed to bring together good practices by key stakeholders of the sport movement: from federations, teams, fans, sporting goods manufacturers and venue operators, to sponsoring partners, environmental organizations and policymakers. Its main objective is to highlight innovative solutions, which enhance the environmental and sustainable performance of sports.