SCORE GREEN – Sustainable Climate-Oriented Reduction of Emissions in Sports

Project Reference:

101241608

SCORE GREEN is an Erasmus+ project helping sports organisations in South-Eastern Europe reduce their environmental impact through sustainable practices, capacity-building, and digital tools. Aligned with the 2030 Agenda, it promotes decarbonisation, cleaner sports management, and the inclusion of women-led sports organisations.

Summary

SCORE GREEN is an Erasmus+ project that aims to support sports organisations in reducing their carbon footprint and integrating environmentally sustainable practices, with a particular focus on air pollution reduction and decarbonisation in South-Eastern Europe. The project aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, notably SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and combines awareness-raising, capacity-building, and digital innovation to strengthen the environmental responsibility of sports clubs and related stakeholders.

Through a focus on energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible event management, SCORE GREEN provides practical, hands-on learning opportunities that support long-term organisational change. Key outputs include a sustainability toolkit and an interactive platform designed to translate climate objectives into actionable measures at club level. The project places a strong emphasis on the inclusion and empowerment of women-led organisations and women’s sports clubs, ensuring that environmental sustainability and gender equality objectives are addressed in parallel.

Project Deliverables

Diagnostic study and Toolkit – Sport for Climate Action in Southeastern Europe

- A Diagnostic study mapping the environmental impact, challenges, and good practices of sports organisations in South-Eastern Europe, based on which a practical, multilingual Sport for Climate Action Toolkit will be developed

Capacity Development Training of Green Sport Ambassadors

- A training for sports professionals and stakeholders, equipping them with practical knowledge on sustainability, carbon footprint reduction, and climate action in sport (using the Sport for Climate Action Toolkit)

Local Climate Action Activities

- Trained Green Sport Ambassadors will lead the implementation of local climate action initiatives

Project Objectives

To raise awareness of the environmental impact of sports-related activities among
stakeholders, sports clubs, and local communities.
To equip sports organisations, particularly women-led organisations and women’s
sports clubs, with the skills and tools to implement sustainability measures.
To strengthen collaboration among sports organisations and key stakeholders to
support the decarbonisation of the sports sector.
To promote measurable sustainability actions that contribute to SDG 13, SDG 11,
SDG 12, and SDG 5, with an emphasis on gender-inclusive leadership.