Skip to content
MENU

Sustainable Sport Index

Expand to see additional resources Close menu
Download our Report Survey Participants About the Report Resources Frequently Asked Questions

Sustainable Sport Index (SSI) is a first-of-its-kind initiative, using self-reported survey data to analyze the environmental and social practices of professional, minor league, and collegiate sports venues to produce an anonymized benchmarking report.

Sustainable Sport Index (SSI) is a first-of-its-kind initiative, using self-reported survey data to analyze the environmental and social practices of professional, minor league, and collegiate sports venues to produce an anonymized benchmarking report.
The 2024 SSI survey will open for venues on May 1. Email SustainableSport@APTIM.com to participate.

Our Mission

To advance environmental and social sustainability practices in the sports industry by establishing industry benchmarks, sharing best practices, and fostering peer collaboration.

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest SSI and industry news.

Our Game Plan

Unlike peer publications, SSI is not a certification, award, or ranking. The anonymized report is intended to provide a state of the industry and encourage all venues to participate, regardless of where they are in their sustainability plans.

  • Setting Pace: Through a detailed survey, SSI will collect information and data related to the sustainability of venue and team operations, programs, and initiatives.
  • Keeping Score: Reporting is delivered in two ways: a public-facing benchmarking report, reflecting anonymized analysis and industry trends, and confidential reports delivered to participants for customized comparisons against the data of other respondents.
  • End Game: We believe in the adage, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” SSI aims to increase the awareness of the environmental and social practices of sports venues and support actionable improvements.

Download our SSI one-pager

Our Report

Our 2023 benchmarking report includes analysis of the sustainability practices of participants, based on self-reported data on energy, waste, water, food and beverage, cleaning practices, environmental resilience, communications, fan engagement, community engagement, diversity, and more. The 2024 report will launch in October.

Download the 2023 SSI Report

Our Services

The SSI Benchmarking Report is a thought leadership publication produced by APTIM. Participation and reports are available at no cost.

APTIM’s Sustainability Solutions team can provide additional support to our participants to set targets, implement programs, and manage data collection.

Our Memberships

The Green Sports Alliance is the environmentally-focused trade organization that convenes stakeholders from around the sporting world (teams, leagues, conferences, venues, corporate partners, governmental agencies, athletes, and fans) to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live and play. We are committed to creating awareness and dedicated to creating meaningful change towards a more sustainable future. Play to Zero is accelerating climate action through performance-driven sustainability in sports and entertainment. It is a leadership recognition platform and free sustainability performance toolkit for Green Sports Alliance Members that will guide and celebrate progress towards a net zero energy, net zero water, zero waste, and a resilient future.The Stadium Managers Association’s only mission is to assist you in achieving the highest levels of facility administration and operation. We do this by supporting and promoting professional relationships among managers, league officials, key industry suppliers, and industry resources.

APTIM. In Pursuit of Better.

Get The 2023 Report

The 2023 Sustainable Sport Index Report is now available. Sign up to receive it!

    “SSI provides a sense of direction for us, identifying opportunities to improve our energy efficiency and explore upgrades to solar panels and LED lighting. The benchmarking report also reinforces our industry-leading practices, encouraging our staff and demonstrating the success of their hard work.”
    - Director of Operations Matthew Buswell and Sustainability Assistant Christopher Kalaw, University of Southern California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum