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UEFA Football Sustainability Strategy

UEFA's Football Sustainability Strategy 2030, Strength Through Unity, sets out the vision, priorities and actions that guide sustainability across European football. It aims to create synergy between all stakeholders around a common agenda, language and approach, translating shared commitments into tangible and collaborative impact

UEFA Respect Report 2024/25

The UEFA Respect Report tracks UEFA’s progress in delivering its Football Sustainability Strategy2030. Published annually, it showcases the impact of sustainability initiatives across European football and provides transparency on performance, achievements and areas for continued improvement.

UEFA Football Sustainability Reporting Playbook

Designed for football organisations of all sizes, the UEFA Football Sustainability Reporting Playbook provides a practical framework that helps national associations, leagues and clubs strengthen their sustainability reporting. It provides practical tools, reporting guidance and benchmarking insights to support transparency, accountability and long-term impact.

Respect Reports from previous years

• UEFA Respect Report 2024/25
• UEFA Respect Report 2023/24
• UEFA Respect Report 2022/23
• UEFA Respect Report 2021/22
• UEFA Respect Report 2020/21
• UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report 2019/20
• UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report 2018/19
• UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report 2017/18
• UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report 2016/17
• UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report 2015/16
• UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report 2014/15
• UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report 2013/14
• UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report 2012/13

The OUTRAGED toolkit supports football stakeholders in creating inclusive environments free from discrimination. Through educational activities, video content and facilitated discussions, it helps raise awareness and inspire action on key equality, diversity and inclusion challenges across the game.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion toolkit is a practical resource designed to help football stakeholders create a friendly environment on the pitch, on the pitch, in the stands and anywhere the game reaches within our communities. By providing guidance, examples and reflection tools across key inclusion topics, it empowers organisations to create a stronger, more welcoming and more diverse football community.

UEFA Accessibility Guidelines

The UEFA accessibility guidelines focus on integrating accessibility into all aspects of football, including infrastructure, operational processes, workforce training, services and matchday activities. This practical resource aims to help stakeholders, including national associations, leagues and clubs, work proactively to remove barriers that prevent people of all abilities from fully contributing to and being a part of the game

UEFA Accessibility Checklist

The UEFA accessibility checklist is a practical companion to the UEFA accessibility guidelines, helping football organisations assess and improve the accessibility of their facilities, services and matchday operations. Through clear criteria and actionable checkpoints, it supports stakeholders in identifying barriers, embedding inclusive practices and creating a more accessible football experience for people of all abilities.

The football for refugees toolkit is a practical resource designed to help football organisations support the inclusion of refugees through the power of football. By providing guidance, examples and actionable pathways, it helps stakeholders develop initiatives that foster participation, build social connections and create opportunities for refugees and their host communities both on and off the pitch.

Child Safeguarding e-learning platform

The UEFA child safeguarding e-learning platform provides accessible online training to help football stakeholders create safe environments for children and young people. Through practical courses, real-life scenarios and guidance on safeguarding responsibilities, it supports coaches, staff and safeguarding officers in strengthening child protection practices and promoting the well-being of every young participant in the game.

Competition-Specific Child & Youth Protection Guidelines

The resource provides detailed instructions for event organizers, safeguarding leads, and protection officers to ensure the safety and well-being of children and youth during football competitions. These guidelines cover preventive measures, roles and responsibilities, and responsive actions to minimize risks and handle any incidents effectively.

UEFA Child & Youth Protection Toolkit

The UEFA child & youth protection toolkit is a practical resource that helps football organisations strengthen safeguarding and create safe, inclusive environments for children and young people. By providing guidance, templates and good practices covering policy development, risk management, education and response procedures, it supports stakeholders in embedding child protection throughout their activities and ensuring the wellbeing of every young participant in the game.

National context map

The national child and youth protection context map provides an overview of local agencies, organisations and support services involved in child and youth protection across all national associations.

The UEFA Take Care programme harnesses the power of football to promote healthier lifestyles and positive habits, particularly among children and young people. Through evidence-based resources, educational activities and awareness-raising tools covering topics such as physical activity, nutrition, mental health, digital wellbeing, substance awareness and road safety, it supports football stakeholders in fostering health and wellbeing both on and off the pitch.

The UEFA walking football toolkit is a practical resource designed to help football organisations launch and expand walking football programmes, whether recreational or competitive by providing guidance on rules, safety, organisation, coach education and promotion, offering a strong foundation for countries at every stage of development, promoting healthy ageing, social inclusion and lifelong participation in football through accessible and enjoyable forms of the game. 

UEFA Healthy and Sustainable Catering Guidelines

The UEFA healthy and sustainable catering guidelines are a practical resource designed to help football organisations and catering providers deliver healthier, more inclusive and environmentally responsible food and beverage services by providing guidance on food selection, preparation, communication and waste management.

UEFA Healthy and Sustainable Catering Event Checklist

The UEFA healthy and sustainable catering event checklist is a practical tool that helps football event organisers assess and implement healthy, inclusive and sustainable catering practices by providing clear actions and checkpoints across areas such as food and beverage provision, accessibility, communication and waste management.

The UEFA sustainable infrastructure guidelines are a practical resource designed to help football stakeholders embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into the planning, development and management of football facilities. By providing guidance on topics such as venue design, construction, operations, energy, biodiversity and community impact, the guidelines support organisations in creating more sustainable, resilient and future-ready football infrastructure.

UEFA EURO 2024 ESG Strategy

The EURO 2024 ESG strategy outlines the environmental, social and governance objectives that guided the planning and delivery of UEFA EURO 2024. Built around clear targets, performance indicators and legacy ambitions, the strategy sets out how UEFA and its partners sought to reduce environmental impact, promote inclusion and human rights, strengthen good governance and create lasting benefits for football and society.

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 ESG Strategy

The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 ESG Strategy outlines the sustainability ambitions and commitments that shaped the tournament in Switzerland. Covering environmental, social and governance priorities, it provides the framework for reducing environmental impact, protecting and respecting the rights of all participants, and ensuring transparent and accountable event delivery.

UEFA EURO 2024 ESG Report

The UEFA EURO 2024 ESG Report provides a comprehensive assessment of the tournament’s environmental, social and governance performance. Through transparent reporting on sustainability targets, actions and outcomes, it highlights how UEFA and its partners embedded environmental sustainability, human rights and good governance throughout the event while creating a positive legacy for host communities and future football competitions

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 ESG Report

The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 ESG Report showcases how sustainability was integrated into every stage of the tournament, from planning and operations to legacy initiatives. Through transparent reporting on environmental, social and governance outcomes, it highlights the measures taken to promote inclusion and the protection of human rights, reduce environmental impact and create lasting value for host communities, participants and the wider football ecosystem.

Football Event Sustainability Manual

The football event sustainability manual is a comprehensive resource designed to help clubs, leagues and national associations embed sustainability into the planning, delivery and evaluation of football events. By bringing together practical guidance, checklists and real-world examples across environmental, social and governance topics, it supports organisers in reducing negative impacts, creating positive legacies and strengthening sustainability practices across events of all sizes.

UEFA Circular Economy Guidelines

The UEFA circular economy guidelines are a practical resource designed to help football organisations reduce waste, optimise resource use and transition towards more sustainable operations. Built around the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover, the guidelines provide actionable recommendations across key areas such as food and beverage services, event materials, apparel and equipment, and energy and water consumption, supporting stakeholders in embedding circular economy practices throughout the football ecosystem.

UEFA Circular Economy Event Checklist

The UEFA circular economy event checklist is a practical tool that helps football event organisers assess and improve the circularity of their events by providing clear actions and checkpoints across areas such as food and beverage services, event materials, waste management, and energy and water use.

UEFA Circular Economy Organisation Checklist

The UEFA circular economy organisation checklist is a practical tool that helps football organisations assess and strengthen the integration of circular economy principles across their operations by providing clear actions and checkpoints related to resource management, procurement, waste reduction and organisational practices. 

UEFA Carbon Footprint calculator

The UEFA carbon footprint calculator is a football-specific tool designed to help organisations measure, understand and manage their greenhouse gas emissions. By providing a consistent methodology for assessing emissions across areas such as mobility, facilities, purchased goods and services, and logistics, it supports football stakeholders in identifying reduction opportunities, improving transparency and advancing their climate action efforts.

UEFA Carbon Footprint Calculator Methodology

The UEFA carbon footprint calculator methodology provides the framework and principles underpinning UEFA’s football-specific approach to carbon measurement. By offering detailed guidance on emissions accounting, data collection and calculation methodologies, it helps football organisations measure greenhouse gas emissions consistently, improve the quality of reporting and support informed decision-making on carbon reduction and climate action.

The UEFA Carbon Footprint Calculator methodology on Embodied Carbon Emissions in Football Infrastructure Construction 

The methodology provides guidance for measuring and reporting the greenhouse gas emissions associated with football-related construction and infrastructure development. Integrated into the UEFA Carbon Footprint Calculator, it supports national associations, leagues and clubs in accounting for emissions from assets such as stadiums, training grounds, offices and housing, helping organisations better understand and manage the environmental impact of their infrastructure projects.

UEFA Sustainability Glossary

The Sustainability Glossary has been developed to provide a clear and common language for everyone involved in implementing UEFA’s approach to social and environmental sustainability in European football

Qatar 2022: UEFA Working Group

• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: Statement (20 November 2022) 
• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: Joint statement (6 November 2022)
• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: FIFA meeting (October 2022)
• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: Site visit report (27–28 June 2022)
• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: Site visit (June 2022)
• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: Site visit summary (December 2021)
• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: Site visit (December 2021)
• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: Site visit summary (August 2021)
• UEFA working group on human and labour rights: Site visit (August 2021)
• UEFA working group established on workers' rights in Qatar (June 2021)