Sustainable Sports Solutions in Saudi Arabia
Issues
The client was a public-sector sports organization committed to integrating sustainability into sports infrastructure, events, and operations. Its objectives included reducing environmental impact, improving resource efficiency, and aligning sports development with national sustainability goals.
Solution
A sustainable sports solutions framework was developed to integrate environmental, operational, and economic sustainability across sports activities. The solution focused on energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction, and sustainable procurement, supported by measurement and reporting systems.
Approach
The engagement followed a structured sustainability integration approach focused on embedding environmental and resource efficiency principles across sports infrastructure, events, and operations. The approach prioritized measurable impact, cost efficiency, and long-term compliance with national sustainability objectives.
- Conducted environmental and operational sustainability audits across facilities and events
- Identified high-impact opportunities for energy, water, and waste optimization
- Assessed feasibility of renewable energy and smart infrastructure solutions
- Designed sustainability governance, monitoring, and reporting frameworks
- Integrated sustainability requirements into procurement and supplier management
- Developed awareness and training programs for facility operators and event teams
This approach ensured sustainability initiatives delivered measurable and scalable outcomes.
Recommendations:
- Implement phased energy-efficiency retrofitting across sports facilities
- Expand adoption of renewable energy and smart energy management systems
- Standardize sustainability KPIs and performance reporting across sports entities
- Introduce sustainable event management standards and certification
- Strengthen supplier sustainability requirements and compliance monitoring
- Invest in sustainability capability building and continuous improvement programs
Engagement ROI
Energy consumption declined by 15–25%, while water usage decreased by approximately 20% across targeted facilities. Waste diversion rates improved significantly, reducing operational costs and environmental impact. Sustainability investments delivered long-term cost savings and strengthened alignment with national sustainability objectives.
