Aquatics GB
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024-2028)
Reporting Period: 2024-2028
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become a net zero organisation by 2040 at the latest
- Interim scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emission reduction target of 50% by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve a 50% reduction in emissions from controllable elite programme travel by 2030
- Increase the percentage of surveyed event attendees using active travel methods to our flagship Championship events by 25% by 2025
- 100% of key commercial partners demonstrating alignment to the environmental sustainability strategy by 2025
- Work with Home Nations to engage aquatics facility operators on sustainable water management practices and advocate for action on challenges faced by 2026
- Engage relevant national and international governing bodies on water quality, cleanliness and protection campaigns by 2026
Short-term Goals:
- Establish second-life avenues for 50% of sport kit and equipment by 2024
- 100% of key suppliers aligned to Sustainable Procurement Code by 2025
- Zero avoidable single-use materials (including plastic) from HQ operations and owned events by the end of 2024
- Identify relevant climate change impacts and integrate climate into the business risk management process by the end of 2024
- All our partners and suppliers to understand our water management priorities and expectations to avoid negative impacts on water from their operations by 2024
- Integrate environmental sustainability roles and responsibilities into our governance structure by the end of 2024
- All staff and selected athletes to complete sustainability training by 2024
- Integrate environmental sustainability into our communications plan by 2024
- Establish event environmental management minimum criteria by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon emissions from travel
- Managing climate change impacts on aquatics
- Reducing waste and promoting a circular economy
- Ensuring access to clean and safe water
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a net-zero plan
- Implementing sustainable procurement practices
- Promoting active travel to events
- Collaborating with Home Nations to improve water management practices
- Engaging with governing bodies on water quality issues
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Code
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sport for Climate Action Framework, SASB, GRI 2021
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
Aquatics GB aims to address several SDGs directly including advocating for the preservation of aquatic environments and ensuring access to safe water resources for communities; promoting sustainable practices such as reducing waste at events, advocating for eco-friendly equipment and raising awareness about responsible consumption among athletes and stakeholders; fostering awareness about aquatic conservation and sustainable water usage practices.