The Council for Responsible Sport (CRS) is pleased to announce the release of updates to the
Version 5 Event Credit Standards and the ReScore app powered by TCS. These updates are
designed to streamline the overall certification process. These changes, driven by feedback
from event organizers and industry experts, reflect the Council's ongoing commitment to
ensuring that sport events can be held in a more sustainable, socially responsible, and efficient
manner.
The updates to Version 5 simplify the process of certifying events by offering straightforward
guidance on documentation requirements and aligning standards more closely with industry
best practices. These improvements aim to make the certification process more accessible
while maintaining the rigorous criteria that ensure meaningful and measurable impacts in
sustainability, equity, and community engagement.
Key updates to Version 5 Event Credit Standards and ReScore include:
● Simplified Documentation: Event organizers will now benefit from a focused set of
documentation requirements, allowing them to allocate more resources toward
implementing sustainable practices.
● Enhanced Guidance: The Council has introduced clear, step-by-step instructions for
each credit, making it easier for all stakeholders to understand and meet the
requirements.
● Color-Coding System: A new color-coding system has been implemented to help quickly
identify the certification stage for the reporter, verifier, and Council, making the process more
efficient and intuitive.
● Updated GHG Calculator: A refreshed GHG calculator is now available in the resources
tab, offering enhanced support for calculating greenhouse gas emissions.
A special thank you goes out to the dedicated professionals who contributed to vetting and
refining these updates. The Council extends its gratitude to the event organizers, sustainability
experts, sports industry stakeholders, and TCS developers of ReScore, who all provided
invaluable feedback throughout this process. Their expertise and commitment to sustainability
have been instrumental in shaping the future of responsible sport event certification.
"The updates to Version 5 of our Event Credit Standards represent an important step forward in
making the certification process more streamlined and accessible," said Michelle Sandquist of
the Council for Responsible Sport. "We are grateful to our community for their dedication and
feedback, which have allowed us to refine the standards without compromising the integrity of
the certification."
The updated Version 5 Event Credit Standards are now available on the Council for
Responsible Sport’s app, ReScore, powered by TCS.