Sports sustainability aims to minimize the negative environmental effects of sports activities, such as energy consumption, water usage, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions.

While encouraging spectators to use public transportation is a sustainable practice, it is not typically considered a green initiative specifically implemented in sports.

Green sports refers to the efforts made to reduce the environmental impact of sports events and facilities, including initiatives such as using renewable energy, recycling, and conserving water.

The Olympic Games have been at the forefront of sports sustainability, with initiatives such as using renewable energy, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable transportation.

The Green Sports Alliance is a non-profit organization that aims to educate and inspire sports organizations to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their environmental impact.

While green initiatives can lead to reduced operating costs, improved public image, and increased fan engagement, they typically do not result in higher ticket prices.

Green building refers to the practice of designing and constructing buildings with minimal environmental impact, including sports facilities.

While artificial turf fields are often used in sports facilities, they are not typically considered a green building feature due to their environmental impacts, such as microplastic pollution and heat island effects.

Sustainable event management refers to the practice of managing sports events in a way that minimizes their environmental impact and promotes social and economic sustainability.

Providing free parking for attendees is not typically considered a sustainable event management practice, as it encourages car use and increases traffic congestion.

Sustainability reporting refers to the practice of measuring and reporting the environmental, social, and economic impacts of sports events and facilities.

Athlete performance is not typically considered a metric used in sustainability reporting for sports, as it is not related to the environmental impact of sports events and facilities.

Stakeholder engagement refers to the process of involving fans, athletes, sponsors, and other stakeholders in sustainability initiatives in sports.

Requiring fans to pay a sustainability fee is not typically considered a common way to engage fans in sustainability initiatives in sports, as it may discourage attendance and participation.

Sustainability governance refers to the process of integrating sustainability into the decision-making processes of sports organizations, including setting sustainability goals, developing policies, and allocating resources.