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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.
Download the 2023 Sustainable Sport Index Report. 

Our Mission

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

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.

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.

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 can provide additional support to our participants to set targets, implement programs, and manage data collection through the following services:

  • Strategy Planning & Development
    • Sustainability Action Planning
    • Climate Action Planning
    • Sustainability Reporting
    • ESG Questionnaire and Ratings Support
  • Policy Assessment & Formulation
    • Environmental Justice Risk Assessment
    • ESG Policy Development
    • Grant and Incentive Management
  • Performance Evaluation
    • Sustainability Assessments
    • Waste Characterization, Minimization, and Diversion
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Data Analysis and Management

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!

    “The sports industry relies on data for all aspects of decision making, yet environmental and social sustainability impacts have never been understood. We're pleased to be part of the industry's first attempt to quantitatively and anonymously measure how teams and venues compare through the Sustainable Sport Index.”
    - Chan Onechanh, VP Engineering, Transportation & Parking, SoFi Stadium