Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — APTIM has launched the second annual Sustainable Sport Index (SSI) Benchmarking Report, a first-of-its-kind survey and evaluation of environmental and social sustainability within the sports activities {industry}. By aggregating the survey responses of distinguished skilled and collegiate sport groups and venues in North America, the report presents developments, finest practices, and customary challenges of the {industry}. With a 25 % enhance in participation since 2021, the SSI Benchmarking Report is establishing long-term worth to the sports activities {industry} by highlighting sustainability successes and alternatives for enchancment.
“We are proud that several of our 2021 participants reported making sustainability improvements because of last year’s SSI Benchmarking Report, proof of SSI’s real-time impact,” mentioned APTIM Director of Sustainability Monica Thilges. “The survey is a crucial activity for participants to review and improve their performance annually, but the report itself is also a meaningful read for all teams and venues who want to learn how they can begin their sustainability journey. APTIM is excited to be part of leading the way.”
The SSI survey retained 75 % of its 2021 individuals, accumulating the identical key efficiency metrics from a complete of 25 taking part groups and venues. These metrics embody power, waste, water, transportation, meals and beverage, sponsorship, neighborhood engagement, and worker wellness. Unlike its peer publications, the SSI Benchmarking Report doesn’t supply a certification, rating, or award. Instead, it goals to offer assist to venues and groups by sharing industry-specific finest practices in sustainability and a snapshot of what friends have carried out. In many circumstances, this advantages the group or venue itself, as effectively. For instance, the report shares that 48 % of individuals noticed a rise in sponsorship income after they adopted a sustainability program.
“SSI utilizes APTIM’s expertise in technical sustainability solutions including waste, water, and energy, but more importantly our mission to innovate business strategies with the future of our communities at top of mind,” mentioned APTIM Senior Vice President of Environmental and Energy Solutions Greg Coffman. “We thank our participants, who are dedicated to improving the impact of the sports industry on the environment and its fans, as well as our partners, Honeycomb Strategies, Max-R, and Eco-Products, who help to fuel this important work.”
This 12 months’s SSI survey questions and themes stay largely per final 12 months’s to maximise the evaluation of developments year-over-year and supply extra insights. Updates had been made primarily based on participant and subject material professional suggestions and embody extra info on power and tailgating actions, in addition to a brand new part centered on the business case for sustainability. In addition to the SSI Benchmarking Report, every survey respondent receives a confidential report that compares their responses to the anonymized, aggregated information. Committed to their sustainability objectives, a number of individuals have invited APTIM into their venues for an power, waste, and water evaluation to assist inform their plans to cut back their footprint and enhance the fan and associate expertise.
SSI goals to additional have interaction the skilled, minor league, and collegiate sports activities industries, rising participation—and its information set—yearly. Visit SustainableSportIndex.com for extra info and discover ways to take part in 2023. Download the 2022 SSI Benchmarking report free of charge right here.
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About APTIM
APTIM is an {industry} chief with headquarters in Baton Rouge, La., and greater than 4,000 teammates worldwide. APTIM focuses on environmental companies, resiliency, sustainability, and power options, in addition to technical and information options, program administration, and significant infrastructure. Our devoted folks have expertise and experience to offer built-in companies and options to authorities businesses, industrial and industrial shoppers, and power clients. APTIM commits to accelerating the transition towards a clear and environment friendly power economy; constructing a sustainable future for our communities and pure world; and making a extra inclusive and equitable atmosphere that celebrates range of our folks.
