Policies Event Sustainability Development
At the heart of major sports events, QOC committed to driving change and leading sustainable sport development in Qatar, striving for sport with purpose. QOC acknowledges its responsibility to demonstrate leadership in event sustainability management by conducting its event-related activities in alignment with the ISO 20121:2012 standard, as certified by Bureau Veritas.
Our Areas of
Focus
Our focus areas ensure that every initiative aligns with Olympic values, global.
Compliance & Governance
Meeting applicable national and international laws, regulations, IOC requirements and recognized best practices.
Excellence in Event Management
Optimizing the full event management cycle, from concept and planning through implementation, review and post-event activities, while supporting continuous improvement.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Setting sustainability objectives aligned with the UN SDGs and the IOC Agenda, grounded in inclusivity, integrity, stewardship, transparency and legacy.
Environmental, Social & Economic Impact
Reducing environmental impact, promoting economic growth and contributing to the development of sustainable communities across event operations.
Supply Chain Management
Embedding sustainability throughout our supply chain to support responsible sourcing and sustainable practices.
Support and Feedback
Maintaining continuous dialogue with stakeholders, strengthening collaboration, raising awareness, gathering input and securing support and feedback.
Our Commitment to Event Sustainability
For QOC, event sustainability means integrating environmental, social and economic considerations across the full event lifecycle, from concept and planning to delivery, review and post-event activities, while creating lasting value and legacy.
QOC takes action across key areas including communication, procurement, health and safety, energy, water, air, waste, community, mobility, transport, food, housekeeping and venues, with the aim of reducing environmental impact and improving resource efficiency.
QOC promotes economic sustainability by supporting responsible sourcing, embedding sustainability in supply-chain management, allocating resources efficiently and pursuing practices that contribute to economic growth and long-term value.
QOC seeks to use events as a platform for sustainable community development through stakeholder engagement, collaboration, awareness, employee education, training, knowledge sharing and legacy transfer.
Yes. QOC aligns its event-related activities with ISO 20121:2012, IOC requirements, applicable national and international laws and regulations, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and recognized best practices.
QOC reviews sustainability performance through audits, measurement and progress monitoring against its objectives and principles. The results inform continual improvement of the Event Sustainability Management System from one event and year to the next.