Athletics Australia

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2001-2002, 2022-2023, 2023-2024)

Reporting Period: 2001-2002

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed

Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed

Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed

Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed

Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed

Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed

Water Consumption:Not disclosed

Waste Generated:Not disclosed

Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

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Environmental Achievements

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Social Achievements

Introduced IGA Team Athletics to Australian schools.
Conducted the inaugural Lest We Forget Run.
Held the inaugural Flora Sydney Marathon and Sunday Telegraph Bridge Run.
Secured three new corporate partners: Qantas, Vittel, and SBS Television.
Developed and commenced implementation of a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development program.
Became the only National Sporting Organisation admitted as a full member of the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Governance Achievements

Completed AA's restructure with the adoption of new By-Laws.
Formalised the establishment of the Australian Athletics Federation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Ensure every Australian primary school child is introduced to fun and healthy physical activity via IGA Team Athletics.

Medium-term Goals:

Become a world top 5 athletics nation.

Short-term Goals:

Achieve a net asset base of $5 million by end 2004.

Environmental Challenges

Economic slowdown impacting expenditures.
Increased insurance premiums.
Less than desired revenues from major events.
Club competition and membership structures not meeting the needs of the sport's participants.
Coach accreditation and education needing to keep pace with societal trends.
Increasingly uncertain electronic media environment.

Mitigation Strategies

Entered into significant partnerships to ensure program development.
Revamped and re-branded the domestic product to become the Telstra A-series.
Established a three-way national agreement with IAAF Member Federations in South Africa and Nigeria.
Provided athletics equipment to Oceania Member Federations.
Implemented a national approach to high performance results.
Developed a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Not disclosed

Transition Risks

Not disclosed

Opportunities

Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Sustainable Products & Innovation

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Awards & Recognition

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Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

High Performance success
People and culture in our sport
Sport delivery & partnerships
Community & participation
Organisational sustainability

Social Achievements

Reignition of the Athletes Advisory Committee.
Updated Coaching and Mentoring program with a focus on Women in Sport.
Establishment of a Reconciliation Action Plan Committee.
Activation of The Athletics Foundation.
Public support of World Athletics’ position on Transgender and DSD issues.
Attempted merger with Little Athletics Australia (although unsuccessful at the national level, some state associations merged).
Improved organisational structure and Board and sub-committees.
Successful 2023 Chemist Warehouse Summer Season with increased ticket sales and viewership.
Successful hosting of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst.
Successful hosting of the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne.
Finalisation and launch of Gender Equity Strategy.
Increased number of para classifications processed.
Improved internal governance aligning with Australian Sports Commission principles and standards.

Governance Achievements

Review and revision of the Constitution.
Creation of an athletics integrity network.
Embedding of values and behaviours in the sport.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

Small deficit ($239,000) incurred.
Withdrawal of Victoria from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Decision by School of Sport Education NT to not include students aged 13-19 in regional teams.
Protest against Santos sponsorship of the NT City2Surf.
De-affiliation of Darwin Runners and Walkers Inc.
Challenges in maintaining strong relationships with Little Athletics Australia.
Challenges related to the multi-layered organizational structure of Athletics Victoria.

Mitigation Strategies

Work commenced on expanding revenue streams.
Work done to find a new host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Athletics NT conducting research to present to Ministers for Sport, Education and Aboriginal Affairs to increase participation.
Board and CE working to protect the reputation of Athletics NT while maintaining relationships with sponsors and lobby groups.
Creation of Rapid Creek Track Club.
Re-affiliation of Alice Springs Athletics Club.
Development of Tennant Creek Athletics.
Restructuring of Athletics Victoria to improve financial sustainability and promote collaboration.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

AIS Sport Performance Awards, High Performance Program of the Year for 2022

Reporting Period: 2023-2024

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

High Performance
People and Culture
Sport Delivery & Partnerships
Community & Participation
Organisational Sustainability

Social Achievements

Launched Next Athletics, a junior program for children aged 3-12 years.
Sporting Schools program achieved a 16.6% increase in participation, with over 37,000 children registering and logging over 16 million minutes of activity.
First Nations Programs expanded, reaching over 5,500 participants in regional Australia.
Growth in para classification numbers.
Enhanced employee experience with initiatives to promote collaboration, wellbeing, and career development. 90% engagement survey participation rate with 70% overall engagement score.

Governance Achievements

Refined strategy and strengthened focus on long-term success.
Successful merger of Little Athletics ACT and ACT Athletics.
Established strong systems and structures that support long-term growth and sustainability of athletics in the ACT and surrounding regions.
Updated Strategic Plan in 2024.
Amendments to constitution to move forward with obligations of affiliating with only one national body, being Athletics Australia.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Continued growth and success of athletics in Australia, building on the foundation laid for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Medium-term Goals:

Co-design of a National Participation Plan to align with the Australian Sport’s Commissions Play Well Strategy.

Short-term Goals:

Continue to run best-in-class events.
Nurture statewide growth of the sport.
Establish sustained business confidence.

Environmental Challenges

Loss of opportunities from the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia.
Maintaining quality staff in a highly competitive market.
Addressing barriers to participation among under-represented communities.
Transitioning from Little Athletics to junior and open athletics.

Mitigation Strategies

Addressing the impacts of the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games remains a priority.
Introducing initiatives to promote collaboration, wellbeing, and career development to enhance employee experience.
Appointing a Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator and establishing an Athletics Inclusion and Diversity Network to increase participation among under-represented communities.
Working towards a shared services model and joint operations with Little Athletics to reduce barriers to transitioning between programs.