The winners of the 2024 IIHF Sustainability Awards during the 2024 IIHF Semi-Annual Congress in Rhodes, Greece.
photo: © International Ice Hockey Federation / Makos Tsimettas
Sustainability Workshop helps IIHF establish its strategy
The IIHF Sustainability Committee and the IIHF Facilities Committee together with a sustainability expert from Bloom Up – a global consultancy agency based in Switzerland - conducted a joint workshop to further develop the IIHF's sustainability agenda. The workshop, held on November 12, 2024, at the IIHF headquarters in Zurich, focused on developing sustainability goals, identifying key stakeholders, and establishing a structured action plan for long-term environmental and social responsibility within ice hockey
Key Objectives of the Workshop
The primary goals of the workshop involved:
• Aligning IIHF's sustainability practices with global sports standards.
• Identifying stakeholders and define their roles in driving sustainable initiatives.
• Developing a structured action plan, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms, to track sustainability progress.
• Encouraging collaboration among IIHF committees, external experts, and stakeholders.
Key Outcomes and Next Steps
A major highlight of the workshop was the IIHF Sustainability Agenda, which is expected to be shared with stakeholders soon. Additionally, a comprehensive action plan is in the process of being drafted. This plan will outline specific initiatives and deadlines for implementation.
During the workshop, participants mapped out IIHF’s key sustainability priorities, including topics related to the following areas:
1. Facilities & Ice Rinks
A major focus is aimed at the sustainable development of ice rinks. Efforts include developing a matrix to define “sustainable ice rinks” and collecting data to reduce emissions year after year.
2. IIHF Flagship Projects
A few key initiates that will progress IIHF sustainability agenda forward.
3. Governance and Compliance
The workshop allowed the participants to reinforce the importance of improving governance and ensuring compliance within international sustainability frameworks.
4. Community Engagement
Ensuring inclusivity, diversity, and ethical practices.
5. Sustainability Data Compass
A tool developed by Bloom Up will help track sustainability progress, focusing on biodiversity and natural resources management.
Moving forward, the IIHF aims to continue refining its sustainability strategy, improving data tracking and reporting mechanisms, and working closely with stakeholders to implement meaningful change.
This workshop marks another important step in line with the IIHF’s commitment to ensuring ice hockey becomes one of the main leaders in sustainability within the sports world.
The IIHF Sustainability Committee and the IIHF Facilities Committee together with a sustainability expert from Bloom Up – a global consultancy agency based in Switzerland - conducted a joint workshop to further develop the IIHF's sustainability agenda. The workshop, held on November 12, 2024, at the IIHF headquarters in Zurich, focused on developing sustainability goals, identifying key stakeholders, and establishing a structured action plan for long-term environmental and social responsibility within ice hockey
Key Objectives of the Workshop
The primary goals of the workshop involved:
• Aligning IIHF's sustainability practices with global sports standards.
• Identifying stakeholders and define their roles in driving sustainable initiatives.
• Developing a structured action plan, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms, to track sustainability progress.
• Encouraging collaboration among IIHF committees, external experts, and stakeholders.
Key Outcomes and Next Steps
A major highlight of the workshop was the IIHF Sustainability Agenda, which is expected to be shared with stakeholders soon. Additionally, a comprehensive action plan is in the process of being drafted. This plan will outline specific initiatives and deadlines for implementation.
During the workshop, participants mapped out IIHF’s key sustainability priorities, including topics related to the following areas:
1. Facilities & Ice Rinks
A major focus is aimed at the sustainable development of ice rinks. Efforts include developing a matrix to define “sustainable ice rinks” and collecting data to reduce emissions year after year.
2. IIHF Flagship Projects
A few key initiates that will progress IIHF sustainability agenda forward.
3. Governance and Compliance
The workshop allowed the participants to reinforce the importance of improving governance and ensuring compliance within international sustainability frameworks.
4. Community Engagement
Ensuring inclusivity, diversity, and ethical practices.
5. Sustainability Data Compass
A tool developed by Bloom Up will help track sustainability progress, focusing on biodiversity and natural resources management.
Moving forward, the IIHF aims to continue refining its sustainability strategy, improving data tracking and reporting mechanisms, and working closely with stakeholders to implement meaningful change.
This workshop marks another important step in line with the IIHF’s commitment to ensuring ice hockey becomes one of the main leaders in sustainability within the sports world.