The science is clear. The sport we belong to must share responsibility — minimising our negative impact and using our potential to bring about positive change.
The science is clear. What were once suppositions are now irrefutable facts. Human activity has had an enormous negative impact on the Earth to the point that its regenerative capacities are overshot, threatening ecosystems and lives.
Like any other, the sports’ industry we belong to must share responsibility. It is our duty to minimise likely negative impacts and use our incredible potential to reach the masses and bring about positive change that can still make a difference.
It is our duty to minimise likely negative impacts and use our incredible potential to reach the masses and bring about positive change.
World Triathlon has formally committed to three global frameworks that guide our environmental and social responsibility.
Delivering transformative action for nature across sport — built on four principles: protect nature, restore ecosystems, reduce supply-chain risks and inspire pro-nature behaviours.
A sectoral framework aligned to the Paris Agreement: cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, reach net-zero by 2050, and raise awareness around climate change.
Accepted as a participant on 26 July 2023, embedding the Ten Principles on human & labour rights, the environment and anti-corruption into our strategy and operations.
In line with the Paris Agreement
The World Triathlon Environmental Sustainability Strategy aligns with our organisational commitments to reduce our climate impact and improve the wellbeing of our triathlon community through nature-positive programs.
We are committed to being a pillar for environmental responsibility across sport — providing policy, governance and resources to support our member federations and sanctioned events on their sustainability journeys, accelerating our sport towards a climate-positive future.
World Triathlon is firmly dedicated to ensuring the accountable and credible measurement and monitoring of our environmental endeavours. We operate in conjunction with Position Green’s ESG software, ensuring a data-driven approach that renders sustainability tangible, quantifiable and actionable. Additionally, our carbon report undergoes One Carbon World’s UN-approved verification process.
One Carbon World — a global resource partner of the UNFCCC Climate Neutral Now Initiative — accompanies World Triathlon in addressing its own climate footprint.
Measure their greenhouse gas emissions across operations and events.
Reduce them as much as possible through their own direct actions.
Offset unavoidable emissions and contribute to climate action.
While the events organised under World Triathlon showcase the sport and contribute to its influence, they can sometimes have a negative impact on the environment. We want to give organising committees the means to begin or continue their transition towards social and environmental responsibility.
Events implementing sustainable measures receive gold, silver or bronze certification based on their level of commitment and progress across the categories of engagement.
Download the World Triathlon Sustainability Guidelines for Event Organisers and begin your certification journey.
