Climate Change Data

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Social (Athlete well-being and engagement)
  • Integrity of Sport

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Anti-Doping Education and Learning (ADEL) platform, reaching over 80,000 users.
  • Increased athlete engagement through various initiatives, including the creation of an Athlete Council.
  • Implemented governance reforms to enhance independence and athlete representation.
  • Launched a pilot project for an Athletes’ Anti-Doping Ombuds Program.
  • Funded a record number of projects through the Social Science Research Grant Program.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented governance reforms, including the creation of an Independent Ethics Board and a 20-member Athlete Council.
  • Updated the International Standard for Education (ISE) and International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories (ISCCS).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacted testing activities and stakeholder engagement.
  • Maintaining operational independence of NADOs.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Provided guidance and tools for ADOs to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Developed a Guide for the Operational Independence of NADOs.
  • Leveraged virtual meetings and platforms for stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed a private funding strategy to supplement core funding.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP