Step 1. Take the Pledge of Sustainability

Pledge to implement a minimum of 10 eco-practices from the list of Pledge options. For just $100 for the first event and $25 for each additional event you get...

• The rights to use the Pledge of Sustainability logo for your website(s) and in your marketing materials to promote your event.
• Listing of your event(s) in the FitPlanet Green Events Directory.
• Access to our password-protected Resource Center that includes:
  • Green Business Directory - a listing of environmental product and service companies,
  • Eco-Handbook - a "how-to" manual for producing green events,
  • 60-minute FitPlanet Webinar produced in partnership with the Active Network, and
  • Monthly online Eco-Forums hosted by FitPlanet
• Listing of your organization on the FitPlanet Green Partners page
• 5% discounts on all FitPlanet consulting services

Events that qualify for Active's "Go Green" program, that includes the Pledge of Sustainability, will be listed on a special Protect Your Playground section on Active.com, the largest participatory sports site in the world. Event organizers will also qualify for exclusive discounts on Active services and products. For additional information please contact Michael Wilson at 858-964-3886 or michael.wilson@activenetwork.com.

Step 2. Verify your Pledge of Sustainability

Within two weeks after your event, send us documentation (photos, emails, descriptions, etc.) to prove you did what you pledged. FitPlanet will review the documentation and send you a confirmation email letting you know that we have verified your event. We'll update your listing on the FitPlanet Green Events Directory and provide you with a verified Pledge of Sustainability logo for use on your website, in press releases, and in marketing materials.

Step 3. Re-Pledge for next year's event

Three months before next year's event, we'll send you an email inviting you to renew your Pledge of Sustainability. You'll receive a 10% discount for the first event you re-pledge and a 20% discount if you commit to more than 10 eco-practices for that event. We encourage you to increase the number of initiatives you pledge with the ultimate goal of earning certification to the Council for Responsible Sport standard.

Step 4. Start the Journey

Get Started now by taking the Pledge of Sustainability.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

There's more to waste reduction that recycling. We will help you identify opportunities to reduce material use in pre- and post-event activities, at the start, finish and on the course. We advise on the reuse of materials, which can result in significant cost savings. And we work to ensure you maximize your recycling and composting efforts to minimize waste sent to landfill.

Reduce and Offset Your Carbon Footprint

Typically about 80% of an event's greenhouse gas emissions come from participant travel: athletes, volunteers, staff and spectators. This can range from 10-20 tons for small, local events, to thousands of tons for large 'destination' events. The other 20% comes from operations, including the expo, event vehicles, and event-day power usage.

FitPlanet can significantly reduce your event's travel footprint, and we can recommend alternatives to traditional onsite power sources. In addition, we have a proven track record of helping events 'offset' their carbon footprint to make them carbon neutral. We do this by calculating the total carbon footprint of the event and working with an offset provider to identify certified projects to receive funding.

Greening the Event Supply Chain

We work with events' sponsors and vendors to ensure they are adopting environmentally responsible practices at the event site and in their marketing and promotional efforts. We provide guidelines for event organizers to share with their sponsors and vendors to ensure pre- and post-event expos and festivals maintain a high environmental standard

Beyond Leave No Trace

We encourage event organizers to go beyond 'Leave No Trace' and strive to leave the event site in better condition than they found it. This can extend to post-event site beautification programs and donations for site enhancement. This is important for maintaining positive long-term relationships with the local community and instilling a sense of environmental stewardship among participants.