Offer vegetarian and vegan alternatives as meals and dishes. Food stalls must offer at least one vegetarian/vegan alternative to each meat-based dish (e.g. one meat-based meatball and one vegetarian meatball). In restaurants, buffets, etc., at least one vegetarian and one vegan alternative must be offered for every meat-based dish.

Canteens and cafeterias for volunteers and employees only offer vegetarian and vegan meals. Meat dishes are not offered.

Reduce the amount of meat per portion at buffets, in restaurants, in hospitality areas, etc.

Use more organic food. The carbon footprint of organic food is generally smaller than that of the "conventional" variety. The increased use of organic food is also strongly recommended due to the clear advantages in the areas of pesticide use, nature conservation, biodiversity, animal welfare, etc.

Only buy fish products that are organic, MSC or ASC-certified. Labels include the MSC label (wild catch), Naturland, Bioland or ASC labels (farm origins) and EU organic labels. Fish, fish products and seafood are taken into account. Avoid fish completely at sporting events that take place in regions where there is no direct source of supply (aquaculture, fishing).

For certain products such as coffee, tea and chocolate, use products that come from certified fair trade. The following product groups are recommended: Rice, coffee, tea, cocoa products, bananas, pineapple, orange juice, quinoa, nuts and edible nuts.

Do not use food that is transported by aeroplane.

Rice is by far the most climate-damaging starchy side dish, which you should therefore avoid as much as possible.

Create and use images and videos that show people of different diversity dimensions (e.g. age groups, genders, sexual orientation, ethnicities, religion, disabilities).

Design your job advertisements in such a way that many target groups feel addressed and make it clear that diversity is encouraged.

Set up anti-discrimination code words or phrases that can be used in the workplace or on the event site, for example, to discreetly signal for support or help. Make sure that the code words are simple and unobtrusive, but are not immediately recognised as an indication of discrimination. Consider whether you need multiple code words to address different types of situation or support.

Put up posters on the event site with contact details (e.g. QR code, telephone numbers) for people who have experienced or witnessed discrimination.

Keep those affected informed about the progress of their complaint and explain the measures taken.

Offer discounted tickets for older people.

Offer discounted tickets for people with disabilities.

Offer discounted/free tickets for children and young people.

Offer a free participation programme.

Include competitions for different age groups (e.g. children's races, different age groups) in the competition programme and adapt the rules accordingly if necessary. This is only possible if you as the organiser have the opportunity to do so and the association is not the decision-maker.

Promote regional artists by integrating performances and exhibitions into the supporting programme. By offering a platform to regional stakeholders from the art and culture scene, you also create added value for the event as it attracts a larger audience. People who come to your event because of the cultural programme could come into contact with the sport.

Offer your volunteers a discounted tourism programme as a thank you so that they can get to know the region better.

Only provide hot water in sanitary facilities where it is really needed. In existing sports facilities, hot water can be turned off for this purpose, e.g. at hand wash basins.

Set up information stands at central locations, put up posters, distribute/send out flyers and brochures or display them.

Create a dedicated physical or digital contact point (e.g. stand on the event site, hotline, email address) for incidents of violence, which serves as the first point of contact for those affected or observers. This is where initial information is received, counselling is offered and, depending on the structure, support is also provided in following up the incident. Anonymous reporting of incidents should also be guaranteed. Alternatively, you can also use existing national contact points (e.g. Safe Sport e. V., Das Hilfetelefon, Hilfetelefon sexueller Missbrauch, Anlauf gegen Gewalt contact point for national squad athletes, bff Frauen gegen Gewalt e. V.).

Establish standardised reporting structures including procedures for incidents of violence. A reporting structure describes the path that an incident takes – from the initial report (to a contact point), through forwarding and processing, to resolution or sanctioning. It ensures that the incident is dealt with systematically. You can find suggestions for legal procedures in the event of violent incidents, for example, in the guide "Safe Sport – Guidance on legal issues for protection in the event of violence".

To optimise operation, measure and evaluate electricity and heating/cooling consumption on a daily basis (larger consumer groups separately if possible).

Wherever possible, avoid overnight stays.

For every meeting, conference, delegation trip, other appointment and event, critically examine whether participation is really necessary and sensible (and if so, to what extent) or whether it can be dispensed with. If in doubt, do not participate.

However, a domestic German flight already causes higher GHG emissions than an overnight stay in a hotel. Therefore, if a return journey by train is no longer possible due to time constraints, an overnight stay is preferable to a flight (alternatively: if possible, an overnight train with sleeping car).

Involve sports associations in the organisation and implementation of the event.

Offer participation programmes and sporting competitions for everyone.

Involve local associations in the planning and realisation of your event.

Plan inclusive programmes with local clubs, university sports facilities and other institutions and initiatives.

Involve university sports facilities, initiatives and other institutions in the planning and realisation of your sporting event.

Involve local or regional sports clubs in the supporting programme of the sporting event.

Offer the opportunity for participating federal, state and regional sports associations to provide information about their qualification programmes for coaches and exercise leaders on social media or in cooperation with you.

Inform sports clubs and associations on your website about your own activities in the area of sustainability.

Introduce a lesser-known sport/discipline to the supporting programme.

Put stickers/posters in sanitary facilities reminding people to turn off taps, for example, or pointing out how much water is needed for a five-minute shower compared to a ten-minute shower.

Install shower timers in showers to indicate the duration.

Use rental material for all interior furnishings (furniture, room dividers, floors, counters, etc.), electrical infrastructure, pipes, etc. and in connection with appliances (refrigerators, coffee machines, computers, etc.). Rental material is also available for decoration. Do not use decorations and other materials that will not be reused.

If possible, also rent carpets (carpets can potentially become waste after a single use). If it is not possible to rent, used carpets should be reused (in other areas of application).

Whenever possible, use rental material (without branding). Fences can also be covered by material without branding or branding only at larger intervals. In general: Reduce the number of flags, banners etc. as much as possible (e.g. flags only, flags only on every second flagpole). The privacy screen, for instance for the waste container collection point, can do without branding.

When planning and selecting materials, make sure that the selected materials are suitable for subsequent use. If possible, make sure that the material you choose is made from recycled material.

Subsequent utilisation: Re-use/upcycle flags, banners, privacy screens/fence covers etc. (e.g. as bags, underlay for graffiti). Appropriate recipients should be sought for upcycling and reuse (e.g. material initiatives, NGOs, schools).

Collect unavoidable (construction) waste generated during assembly and dismantling separated by type of waste and – where possible – send it to high-quality recycling. Hazardous waste must be collected separately.

Place waste bins at regular intervals on the paths to the sports venue and to (other) event locations to collect the waste incurred. First analyse the environment/terrain and then determine the size, number and location of the waste bins. Similarly, specify the size, number and location of the waste bins in the sports venue.

Provide collection points for separate collection (with separate containers and labelling for the relevant waste categories) at key locations (entrances/exits to/from car parks, public transport exits/entrances, entrance controls to sports and event venues, etc.). Waste bins in front of the fence / before and at the check points are important. Depending on the safety concept, high quantities of lightweight packaging (especially PET bottles, especially in warm weather) and comparatively high purity of the category can result. Maintain a sufficient density of recycling islands (based on demand and possibilities). Plan/mark key locations for collection points in advance.

Provide a sufficient number of waste bins and empty them regularly. Prevent waste bins from overflowing and keep the collection points and the surrounding area clean. Pay attention to hygiene (especially important for food waste). This applies equally to the public area and the backstage area.

Keep paths, squares etc. clean. Littering must be avoided at all costs: Litter attracts even more littering! Make sure that the area near the collection points is clean and – if necessary – clean it during the games/events. Clarify the responsibilities (sports venue, local authority) in advance.

Only purchase drinks in reusable systems: beer kegs, taps, returnable crates and bottles (juices, mineral water, soft drinks, etc.). No disposable bottles and no bottles in cardboard boxes or shrink-wrapped in foil will be delivered. Exceptions are champagne bottles and – if not possible – wine bottles (please check).

Operators of kiosks, fast-food restaurants, beer gardens and similar establishments throughout the city of the venue will be sensitised to only serve reusable cups. This applies in particular during the sporting event, but should be introduced beforehand if possible and continued on a permanent basis.

If mandatory reusable packaging is not yet regulated for events on public land in the city, this should be defined in the waste statutes (e.g. in Munich and Nuremberg), in a procurement ordinance or statute (e.g. in Berlin) or specific statutes for major events (e.g. market statutes in Weimar). All permitted containers for serving food and drinks should be explicitly listed. Example: exclusively reusable containers with a deposit, with the exception of uncoated, unprinted and compostable napkins and paper bags (e.g. for fries; specify maximum weight or maximum size). A regulation for existing leases for stand operators, e.g. in the area surrounding the stadium or for caterers in the stadium, should be included. In the case of retroactive effect on existing contracts, it must be ensured that the change is reasonable (costs, turnover) and that there is a sufficient transition period. It should also be noted that a procurement statute only applies to the administration. For this reason, an additional or alternative addition to the waste bylaws or – even better – separate bylaws for major events are recommended.

Use reusable systems for transport and outer packaging wherever possible. If no suitable systems are available or the additional price is unreasonable, exceptions must be applied for. Use reusable systems for transport packaging from suppliers, caterers, etc. [e.g. (plastic) baskets/tubs for bread rolls, pretzels]. All suppliers, caterers etc. are obliged to take back the packaging.