Atalay / Švagždiene / Svagzdiene Achieving Environmental Sustainability in the Sports Sector

Nature Means That Future
1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-3-031-37401-2
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 110 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

This book explores the previously overlooked negative environmental impact of the sports industry, with a particular emphasis on the carbon footprint of sports facilities and organizations. The authors provide a comprehensive assessment of sustainable development goals, economic, social, and environmental sustainability concepts. They reveal the significant negative effects that the sports sector has on the environment and examine the policies implemented by stakeholders in the industry.The book also explores a case study of the legal policies implemented by the Lithuanian government to reduce the environmental impact of sports. The authors present practical suggestions for environmentally-friendly sports management, supported by examples presented with figures, pictures, and tables.This book fills a gap in the literature, offering suggestions and comments to enrich the practices of stakeholders in the sports industry. It provides an opportunity to make a positive difference for the environment while advancing the field of sports management.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Atalay, Ahmet

Švagždiene, Biruta

Svagzdiene, Biruta

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Sustainable Development.- Sustainable Development Goals.- Economic Sustainable.- Social Sustainable.- Environmentally Sustainable.- Environmental Sustainability in Sport.- Case Study.- Suggestions to Reduce Negative effects of sport.- Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Ahmet Atalay has been focusing on environmental sustainability issues in sports in recent years. Currently, he continues to work in Lithuania for postdoctoral research activities on carbon footprint in sports. Working in this field with Dr. Biruta, the researcher has recently managed to publish comprehensive research on environmental problems in sports in the international scientific journals.