Explore how I’ve helped organisations in the sports industry achieve their sustainability goals. These case studies highlight the challenges, solutions, and results of my work.
Featured Work
Embedding Sustainability in World Taekwondo
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World Taekwondo
2022 – Ongoing
World Taekwondo sought to develop a sustainability strategy that would align with global best practices while remaining practical for implementation across its events and operations. The organisation needed a structured approach to drive meaningful progress and ensure sustainability was embedded into decision-making.
Solution: I worked closely with World Taekwondo to develop a comprehensive sustainability strategy, incorporating key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Beyond strategy design, I provided ongoing implementation support, ensuring sustainability initiatives translated into real action. This involved capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and the development of tailored resources for effective execution.
Impact – Established a clear roadmap for sustainability within World Taekwondo. – Provided strategic and practical guidance to ensure sustainability goals were met. – Enhanced the organisation’s ability to measure, track, and report on sustainability progress.
UEFA Football & Social Responsibility Reporting
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UEFA
2012 – 2020
UEFA required a structured and effective way to communicate its Football and Social Responsibility (FSR) work across its vast network of stakeholders. The challenge was to create a clear, engaging, and credible reporting process that reflected UEFA’s environmental and social impact commitments.
Solution: I led the concept development for UEFA’s Football and Social Responsibility Report, designing the framework to highlight key sustainability efforts across European football. I also managed the reporting process, ensuring consistency, credibility, and alignment with industry standards, while also editing and refining the final report for publication.
Impact: – Delivered a structured, high-quality reporting framework for UEFA’s sustainability and social responsibility efforts. – Strengthened transparency and stakeholder trust in UEFA’s work. – Helped establish UEFA as a leader in football sustainability communications.
Developing an Online Sustainability Course for the Sports Industry
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Global Sustainable Sport
2024
Despite increasing awareness of sustainability in sport, many stakeholders lacked access to comprehensive, structured training to help them implement best practices. The goal was to develop an online course that would provide practical, industry-specific sustainability education to a diverse audience across the sports sector.
Solution: I designed and developed a comprehensive online course, now hosted on the Global Sustainable Sport education platform. The course provides foundational sustainability training, equipping sports professionals with the tools they need to integrate sustainability into their organisations.
Impact: – Delivered a structured, high-quality reporting framework for UEFA’s sustainability and social responsibility efforts. – Strengthened transparency and stakeholder trust in UEFA’s work. – Helped establish UEFA as a leader in football sustainability communications.
Accredited Sustainability Course for Football Clubs in Ireland
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Football Association of Ireland (FAI)
2023 – 2024
Club officers in Ireland needed a structured, practical, and accredited course to help them integrate sustainability into their club operations. The challenge was to provide both in-person and online education to support them in meeting evolving sustainability expectations.
Solution: I developed, facilitated, and taught a certified and accredited sustainability education course for club officers in Ireland. The programme provided a blend of practical guidance, strategic insights, and hands-on learning, ensuring that participants could apply sustainability principles directly to their clubs.
Impact: – Delivered a structured, high-quality reporting framework for UEFA’s sustainability and social responsibility efforts. – Strengthened transparency and stakeholder trust in UEFA’s work. – Helped establish UEFA as a leader in football sustainability communications.
Mike Laflin
CEO/ Founder at Global Sustainable Sport
Daniel has been central to shaping the GSS education course, ensuring it goes beyond theory to provide sports professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to embed sustainability in their organisations.
Piara Powar
CEO at Fare Network
Daniel is meticulous in his approach, thoughtful in his advice, and always follows through to ensure meaningful results.