Table 2

Categorization of the Initiatives Related to Environmental Sustainability in Sports Federations in the Valencian Community

Categories and initiativesIntensity
Category 1: Actions at events
Use of a single bib for all eventsHigh
Post-event waste cleaning planHigh
Analysis of participants’ perceptions of the sustainability actionsLow
Elimination of plastic bottles from competitionsLow
Inclusion of water fountains at events High
Creation of environmental regulations for events High
Category 2: Training content
Promoting and caring for the environment as training goalsLow
Training on the environmental impact of the sports disciplineLow
Environmentalism as content for training topicsLow
Category 3: Characteristics of the organization
Creation of an environmental commission High
Section dedicated to taking care of the environmentHigh
Inclusion of sustainability-related goals in the strategic planHigh
Sustainability as a pillar of the strategic planHigh
Sustainability committee as a regulatory committee for actions carried out by the federationHigh
Web page dedicated to its own program aimed at improving the federation’s environmental impact High
Carta Verde del Deporte Español (Spanish Sports Green Card) membershipLow
Sustainable actions included in the Corporate Social Responsibility projectsHigh
Category 4: Publications
Publication of a technical handbook on sustainable material for the installations Low
Publication of a list of requirements for sustainable events Low
Publication of guidelines for sustainable event managementLow
Publication of sustainability-themed children’s activitiesLow
Publication of a list of rules for managing wasteLow
Publication of a good environmental practices handbookLow
Category 5: Applications
Creation and inclusion of a cellphone application for managing federation-related procedures High
Category 6: Financial aid
Financial aid for activities related to taking care of the environment High