[ON DEMAND] Gearing Up for FIFA World Cup 2026

With the FIFA World Cup coming to North America in 2026, sports venues across the United States, Mexico, and Canada are being called on to align with FIFA’s sustainability goals – addressing emissions, resource efficiency, and social responsibility. But how can venues effectively prepare to meet these goals while positioning themselves for long-term success in sustainability?

Agendi and Greenwood Consulting Group organized a webinar exploring how sports venues can align with FIFA’s sustainability goals while also pursuing globally recognized certifications like ISO 20121:2024 and LEED to prepare for any future event or sustainability framework. Using FIFA 2026 as a case study, we explored how sustainability certifications don’t just meet requirements, but also deliver operational efficiencies, cost savings, and a competitive edge for attracting future events. Watch the recording below to learn more about:

• Sustainability is becoming a baseline expectation: With FIFA 2026 on the horizon, venues across North America are being challenged to address emissions, resource use, and social impact, setting a new standard for global sporting events.

• Certifications as a strategic advantage: Frameworks like ISO 20121:2024 and LEED aren’t just about compliance. They can drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen a venue’s ability to attract future events.

• What FIFA’s sustainability goals mean in practice: We broke down the seven key goals and explored how venues can translate them into actionable strategies across operations, stakeholder engagement, and governance.

• Best practices from leading venues: From emissions measurement to sustainable event management systems, we shared practical approaches that venues can implement today to build more resilient and future-ready operations.