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BECOMING A LEADER IN 
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As I reflect on another challenging year, I’m proud of 
what the IBU has achieved against the backdrop of the 
pandemic. I am convinced that we are where we are thanks 
to the collective efforts of our global biathlon family. I also 
believe that it is this very approach that will help us protect 
our planet and save our snow for future generations. 
With the adoption of the IBU’s new vision, mission and 
objectives, our strategic framework for 2030 now includes 
a concrete climate commitment, underscoring the aims of 
our Sustainability Strategy 2020-2030 and our pledges as a 
signatory of the Sports for Climate Action Framework since 
June 2020. Reducing our emissions by 
50% by 2030 is ambitious but necessary 
in view of the known facts on climate 
change. We have no time to lose.
Accelerating the adoption of sustainable 
travel and renewable energy solutions 
is key to addressing the climate crisis 
we face and something that we must 
focus on to become more sustainable 
as a sport. We will continue to prioritise 
these considerations with all of you, our 
stakeholders, from national federations 
to athletes, organising committees, 
partners, sponsors, suppliers, and the 
worldwide fans of biathlon.
The future will present us with various environmental, social, 
and economic challenges but the IBU will continue its work 
to ensure that we minimise our impact and maximise our 
positive legacies. As we look ahead to the return of fans to 
our events, I am excited at the prospect of using our unique 
platform to promote sustainable development and climate 
action, and to create behavioural change on an even larger 
scale. 
On behalf of the IBU Executive Board, I am pleased to 
present you with the inaugural IBU Sustainability Report 
2021.
OLLE DAHLIN
IBU President
DEAR IBU STAKEHOLDERS,
GOVERNANCE
INTEGRITY
SUSTAINABILITY
MISSION
THE IBU SUPPORTS, EMPOWERS AND INSPIRES THE BIATHLON FAMILY TO DEVELOP 
AND GROW THE SPORT."
VISION
WE ARE THE GLOBAL BIATHLON FAMILY, A SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE 
SPORT WITH INTEGRITY
STRATEGIC
AREAS
UNDERLYING
PRINCIPLES
OVERALL OBJECTIVES 2030
     GROW BIATHLON BY DOUBLING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ATHLETES, 
     WITH FOCUS ON THE YOUTH
     ENSURE THAT THE INTEREST AND COMMERCIAL VALUE OF BIATHLON GROW – 
     DOUBLE THE INCOME FOR THE IBU
     REDUCE THE SPORT’S CARBON FOOTPRINT BY 50% AND 
     BECOME CLIMATE NEUTRAL
EMPOWERING 
OUR 
FEDERATIONS
ENHANCING 
OUR 
EVENTS
EXTENDING 
OUR 
REACH
UPGRADING 
OUR 
GOVERNANCE
INNOVATING 
OUR 
FUTURE
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FOCUS AREAS
This IBU sustainability report covers both the IBU and the Biathlon Integrity Unity (BIU). The first report of its 
kind, it summarises the reporting period from 1 October 2020 – 30 September 2021. While the IBU’s financial 
year runs from 1 May – 30 April, the sustainability reporting period was chosen to better align to the opera­
tional needs of the competition season.
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STRATEGY 2020-2030 IN A NUTSHELL 
LEVEL 1 – LEVEL 3
The IBU Sustainability Strategy  2020-2030, approved in September 2020, sets out the targets for 
2030 across our five focus areas.
As defined by Target 26, our strategic plan, the overall vision of the IBU’s sustainability efforts is to become a 
leader in sustainability in sport. 
Achieving real and lasting change is only possible through the collective efforts of everyone in biathlon from 
the IBU as an organisation (Level 1), to our event series (Level 2) and the global biathlon family (Level 3).
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
The strategic priorities, focus areas and objectives for 2030 were 
identified through a consultation process that included the IBU's key 
stakeholders.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
The IBU’s activities are linked to specific UN Sustainable Development 
Goals (SDGs) to ensure they deliver meaningful contributions to the 
global efforts.
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Biathlon depends on cold winters and snow and as the IBU, we must accept our responsibility and 
reduce the sport’s impact on climate. By sponsoring the Biathlon Climate Challenge, we advocat­
ed for climate action and sustainable development within the biathlon family. The Challenge was 
a fun way to connect our fans with the athletes and encourage them to keep physically active, with 
the added benefit of doing good for the environment. 
Olle Dahlin, IBU President
April-May 2021 - Launched on Earth Day 2021, the Biathlon Climate Challenge reached its goal of 100,000 
trees to be planted after 25 days. Almost 8,000 fans joined one of ten different teams - all led by biathlon 
stars – and collected 100,000 trees as they turned their physical activity into an opportunity to give back to 
the environment.
The fans and athletes’ activity was tracked in the fitness app called Active Giving which converted the 
distance they had covered or calories they had burned into mangrove trees. The trees were planted in 
Madagascar by charity partner Eden Reforestation Projects.
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Sept 2021 - Launched in Bled, SLO, on the occasion of the IBU OC 
meeting in September 2021, the IBU Organising Committee “Award 
for Excellence in Sustainability” promotes the implementation of 
sustainable practices that are high-impact, highly replicable and 
aligned with the IBU’s Sustainability Strategy 2020-2030. The first award 
will be presented at the OC meeting 2022 in Oberhof, GER.
IBU LAUNCHES OC 
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
May 2021 - The IBU Snow Network was launched in May 2021 with a 
webinar and the first IBU survey collecting data from IBU events on 
snow production, storage, grooming and transport, treatment and  
overall sustainability of snow management. Focused on the snow 
experts from all IBU’s Organising Committees, the members of the 
Snow Network then met in Bolzano, Italy, to exchange ideas on the 
future of sustainable snow management. A total of 50 participants, 
representing 19 Organising Committees, IBU staff, IBU technical 
experts and independent researching experts attended the forum 
for discussion, networking and knowledge transfer. The meeting 
was held at the premises of IBU Supplying Partner Gold – Techno 
Alpin, a global leader in snow making technology.
IBU SNOW NETWORK KICKS OFF​ 
Dec 2020 - IBU received the IOC DOW 2020 Carbon Action Award, 
aimed at recognising and accelerating effective climate action in sport. 
The awarded Olympic organisations, IFs and NOCs, measure their 
carbon footprints and are implementing diverse actions to reduce their 
carbon emissions based on structured carbon management plans. 
The IOC and Dow collaborated on this joint initiative to reward carbon 
offsets to those IFs and NOCs that have reduced their greenhouse 
gas emissions within the scope of their organisations and respective 
events. Thanks to the Award, the IBU’s reported emissions were offset by 
Dow.  
IBU REWARDED BY IOC DOW AWARD
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Reducing our sport’s carbon footprint is 
the most effective way for the IBU to directly 
contribute to addressing the climate crisis. 
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE  Reduce the carbon footprint of biathlon as a sport by 50% and 
become climate neutral by 2030, climate positive latest by 2034 and net zero by 2040. ‘Sport’ is 
defined as Level 1 ‘IBU as organisation’ and Level 2 ‘IBU events’ and covers Scopes 1-3.
All events in the 2020/2021 season took place without 
spectators. Thanks to good cooperation with several organising 
committees, initial calculation of the events’ CO2 emissions 
was performed, to begin the collection of adequate data and 
establish the required processes.
IBU EVENT SERIES
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
Travel amounts for the largest part of the IBU’s own 
organisational footprint. Each IBU department has committed to 
an annual reduction of 5% in travel emissions. A new travel policy 
was implemented. The IBU fleet currently includes 3 hybrid 
vehicles. The interim aim is to increase the share of fully electric 
and hybrid vehicles to 50% in 2022.
OFFICIALS TRAVEL
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
From Spring 2021, the Biathlonworld Magazine has given way 
to various digital newsletters, saving 1028 kg of printed matter. 
Future areas of focus include reducing emissions from shipping 
and the IBU’s own events.
SUPPLY CHAIN
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
Following the move to the new headquarters in May 2020, 
future measures will include full transition to renewable energy 
for heating and cooling of the IBU House and improvements in 
waste management and recycling.
IBU HOUSE
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BY SCOPE
BY SCOPE
SCOPE 1
4%
SCOPE 1
13%
SCOPE 3
96%
SCOPE 3
85%
SCOPE 2
0%
SCOPE 2
2%
% TONS OF
CO2eq
BY SCOPE
SCOPE 1
11%
SCOPE 3
87%
SCOPE 2
2%
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
SCOPE 1
SCOPE 2
SCOPE 3
Level 1: IBU as Organisation 
31 
1
771
Total Level 1
803
Level 2: IBU Events
IBU World Cup & WCH  
527
88
3.588
IBU Cup, EOCH 
n/a
n/a
n/a
IBU Junior Cup, YJWCH 
n/a
n/a
n/a
Total Level 2
4.203
Total CO2e tons per Scope 
558
89
4.359
IBU Grand Total, CO2e tons
5.006
IBU as Organisation
SEASON 2021
SEASON 2020
CHANGE
IBU Office 
73 
41
+77% 
IBU Material Support 
269 
n/a 
n/a 
IBU Own Events 
157 
489
-68% 
IBU Officials Travel 
303 
542
-56% 
Total CO2e tons 
804 
1.074 
-25% 
Season 2020/2021
Total all Season
IBU Charter Flights
Travel to Host Country
2.292 
275
Energy 
579
Transport Service 
73 
Food 
435
Material
22 
Uniforms
45 
Accommodation
503 
Waste
- 22 
Total CO2e tons 
4203 
IBU EMISSIONS 2021: CO2e TONS 
LEVEL 1: IBU, EMISSIONS COMPARISON 2020 VS. 2021 
LEVEL 2: IBU EVENTS, EMISSIONS SEASON 2020/2021 
IBU EMISSIONS BY LEVEL
Given the pandemic, travel has been severely limited. The IBU implemented various 
measures, such as a new travel policy, however the reduction in travel emissions 
is due to the impact of COVID-19 that restricted travel and prevented events from 
taking place, not these reduction measures. 
The emissions following the move from the IBU Office 2021 reflect a full year in the 
new headquarters in Anif following move in May 2020. IBU Material Support was 
newly included in the 2021 calculation.
All IBU events during season 2020/2021 were held without spectators and followed a special 
COVID-19 safety plan. For the first time, the Level 2 of the IBU Events carbon footprint calculation was 
conducted using the specially developed IBU event footprint measurement tool and covered all the 
IBU World Cup and World Championships events during the 2020/2021 season. Due to COVID-19, 
events in the lower-level series (IBU Cup and IBU Junior Cup) had a severely curtailed season and were 
excluded from the measurement obligation.
We are reporting our emissions according to the 
Green House Gas (GHG) Protocol and apply their 
emission categories: 
Scope 1: GHG emissions made directly, e.g. running 
boilers and owned vehicles.
Scope 2: GHG emissions made indirectly, e.g. buying 
electricity or energy for heating and cooling.
Scope 3: GHG emissions for which we are indirectly 
responsible for, e.g. purchased travel services or other 
products from our supply chain. 
The GHG 
emission 
calculations 
have been 
verified by 
Quantis 
International. 
LEVEL 2: IBU EVENTS
LEVEL 1: IBU AS 
ORGANISATION
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU as an 
organisation achieves 50% reduction and 
climate neutrality by 2030 from 2019/20 
emissions baseline for Scopes 1-3. 
STATUS 2021
STARTED
Baseline set in 2019/20. Reduction in 2020/21 
despite broader scope due to limited travel 
(COVID-19). 
IBU CO2    
LEVEL 1
TARGET
1
COMMITMENT IN 2030 100% of WCH 
from 2027 and 100% of World Cups from 
2026 commit to a carbon management 
programme to achieve 50% reduction and 
climate neutrality by 2030 for Scopes 1-3 
compared with baseline of season 2019/2020 
(adjusted for four-year period). 
STATUS 2021 STARTED
Event emissions calculation process established 
with IBU own tool. Season without spectators not 
a proper baseline. 
IBU EVENT CO2   
LEVEL 2
TARGET
2
COMMITMENT IN 2030  By 2030, 50% of 
NFs join UN Sports for Climate Action Frame­
work and/or commit to a carbon management 
programme with individual goals. 
STATUS 2021
STARTED
Currently two NFs out of 60. Several working 
on strategy.
NF COMMITMENT TO 
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TARGET
3
COMMITMENT IN 2030  By 2030, 
100% of IBU partners have express commit­
ments for carbon management and climate 
action. 
STATUS 2021 
STARTED
Enclosing sustainability annex in future 
sponsor and supplying partner contracts.
IBU PARTNER 
COMMITMENT TO 
CARBON MANAGEMENT   
LEVEL 3
TARGET
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Thousands of spectators flock to our events 
to revel in the excitement of biathlon. 
Our challenge is to welcome them while 
minimising the impact of our events on their 
host communities.
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Nov 2020 - For the first time, the candidates bidding to host the IBU 
World Championships 2024 and 2025 were required to outline their 
sustainability philosophy and plans for reducing the climate impact as 
part of their event concepts. Awarded in November 2020, Nove Mesto 
na Morave will host the 2024 event, and Lenzerheide (SUI) the 2025 
edition.
June 2021 - Starting from the 2021/2022 season, all IBU Events are 
mandated to measure and manage their carbon footprint. As part 
of its Sustainability Strategy 2020-2030, the IBU has committed to 
reducing its carbon footprint by 50% (4.5% per year). This commitment 
encompasses all IBU events. Using a specially developed IBU tool, the 
events will gain a solid understanding of the areas of impact by their 
event and help identify where to get started with their reduction efforts. 
Over time, the tool will also help quantify their progress in reducing and 
managing the event’s impact on the environment and climate.
SUSTAINABILITY BECOMES KEY 
CRITERION FOR WCH SELECTION
ALL IBU EVENTS TO MEASURE 
CO2 EMISSIONS 
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
Sept 2021 – With the launch of the IBU OC Award for sustainability, the 
Organisers were provided a first piece of the toolkit to help them begin 
the transition toward a more sustainable event. The IBU Sustainable 
Events Checklist was designed to provide various options for key 
operational areas in an organising committee to consider, from low-
hanging fruit to more impactful measures depending how far along the 
events are and their capacity to act given the more pressing challenges 
posed by the global pandemic.
SUSTAINABLE EVENTS CHECKLIST 
TO KICKSTART THE PROCESS
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE  Enable biathlon venues and events to have a long-term positive 
impact on their host communities and the environment. Ban single-use plastic and ensure all 
waste is re-used, recycled or composted.
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU implements a 
sustainable procurement policy, Green Office 
Rules and Sustainable events checklist for IBU’s 
own events.
STATUS 2021 COMPLETE 
Initial Procurement Instruction, Green Office 
Rules and IBU Events Checklist completed. 
Process enhancements to come.
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CHAIN  LEVEL 1
TARGET
5
COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU ensures that 
its own office facility has a positive overall im­
pact on the environment, enforces a ban on 
single-use plastic and makes sure all its waste is 
re-used, recycled or composted.
STATUS 2021 STARTED 
Working on improvements on waste and 
recycling process.
HOUSE WASTE 
LEVEL 1
TARGET
6
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of WCH from 
2027, 100% of World Cups from 2026 and 50% 
of all IBU series events by 2030 comply with 
requirements in the IBU Sustainable Events 
Guidelines 
STATUS 2021  NOT YET STARTED
Delayed due to COVID-19
IBU EVENT 
SUSTAINABILITY 
PRACTICES  
LEVEL 2
TARGET
9
COMMITMENT IN 2030  More than 50% of 
WCH and World Cup venues implement 
concrete initiatives to promote sustainable 
accommodation in their region together with 
their local decision-makers.
STATUS 2021  NOT YET STARTED 
Delayed due to COVID-19
EVENT 
SUSTAINABLE 
ACCOMMODATION   
LEVEL 2
TARGET
10
STATUS 2021  
STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 IBU develops tiered IBU Sustainable 
Events Guidelines for all IBU event series and implements a compli­
ance requirement into event hosting agreements.
Event Hosting Declaration requires 
emissions tracking. Sustainable 
Events Guidelines to come in 2022.
IBU 
SUSTAINABLE 
EVENTS  
GUIDELINES  
LEVEL 2
TARGET
7
STATUS 2021  
NOT YET STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 100% of WCH from 2027 and 100% of 
World Cups adopt a sustainable procurement code with detailed 
targets by 2026 and 50% of other IBU events by 2030
Sustainable procurement as part 
of WCH bidding requirements for 
2027 and later hosts.
IBU EVENT 
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LEVEL 2
TARGET
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of WCH 
from 2027 and 100% of World Cups by 2030 
implement sustainable TV broadcasting plans 
and overall event technology concepts.
STATUS 2021 
STARTED 
Initial analysis being scoped for 2022.
EVENT TV 
BROADCASTING  LEVEL 2
TARGET
11
COMMITMENT IN 2030  50% of NFs adopt 
sustainability criteria for infrastructure / venues, 
including landscape requirements and develop 
comprehensive use plans
STATUS 2021 
NOT YET STARTED
IBU Development programme to include sepa­
rate NF sustainability funding from 2022. Nation­
al requirements in place in some NFs.
NF VENUE 
SUSTAINABILITY 
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TARGET
13
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of IBU 
series events follow biodiversity best practices 
(e.g. IUCN) and develop long-term use/legacy 
plans.
STATUS 2021   
NOT YET STARTED
Review of licensing process under way.
IBU EVENT 
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PRACTICES  LEVEL 2
TARGET
15
COMMITMENT IN 2030  50% of NFs 
commit to following biodiversity guidelines 
(e.g. IUCN) and develop long-term use/legacy 
plans for their facilities
STATUS 2021  
NOT YET STARTED 
To follow based on IBU venue requirements.
NF BIODIVERSITY 
PRACTICES   
LEVEL 3
TARGET
16
STATUS 2021  
NOT YET STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 50% of NFs commit to a sustainable 
procurement code with detailed targets.
IBU Development programme to 
include separate NF sustainability 
funding from 2022.
NF SUPPLY 
CHAIN 
LEVEL 3
TARGET
12
STATUS 2021  
NOT YET STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 IBU ensures 100% of IBU licensed 
facilities comply with biodiversity best practices and develop long-
term use/legacy plans.
Review of licensing process under way.
IBU 
BIODIVERSITY 
PRACTICES  
LEVEL 1
TARGET
14
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Our sport is an outdoor sport which takes 
place in a natural environment. We aim to 
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June 2021 – The IBU banned products containing C8 fluorocarbons/
PFOA at all IBU events, in line with EU and EC regulations from the 
2021/2022 season onwards. For the time being, low chain fluor C6 
products are still allowed. The ban required written pledges by the NFs 
and their service partners and was controlled by spot checks on site.
Given the health and environmental concerns connected to fluorine 
waxes, the IBU remains committed to a full fluor ban and to developing 
testing methods to ensure fluor-free competitions in the future.
June-July 2021 – All the IBU Organizing Committees were invited to 
participate in an inaugural survey to set the baseline for current snow 
management practices. The survey dwelled into the details of snow 
production, storage, transportation, management, grooming and han­
dling including salting in different conditions, altitudes and latitudes. 
A key focus of the initial survey was on understanding the energy and 
resource efficiency of the process. The initial findings were shared and 
discussed with the OC Snow Experts in the Autumn; the survey will be 
repeated in Spring 2022. 
BANNED C8 FLUORINE WAXES
FIRST SUSTAINABLE SNOW 
MANAGEMENT SURVEY
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
Mar-Sep 2021 – The IBU engaged in a dialogue with the European 
Chemical Agency (ECHA) about a potential EU lead ban in hunting, 
fishing and outdoor sport shooting which could affect biathlon as a 
sport that uses small-bore rifles. The IBU is committed to closely coop­
erating with the ECHA and the industry during the upcoming months to 
find solutions to prevent interaction of toxic lead residuals with nature 
and wildlife.
EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES TO 
THE USE OF LEAD IN BULLETS
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE  Ensure environmental 
neutrality of the sport (air, water and soil). 
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU works with 
industry to develop and implement lead-free 
bullets for biathlon
STATUS 2021
STARTED
Dialogue with ECHA and industry to 
identify options. 
LEAD AT IBU   
LEVEL 1
TARGET
17
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of NFs 
comply with the latest lead bullet collection 
procedures in all their facilities (by 2028)
STATUS 2021 
NOT YET STARTED 
To follow based on best practices 
collection procedures.
LEAD AT NF LEVEL  
LEVEL 3
TARGET
19
COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU enforces 
fluor-free wax rule in all IBU series (in 2021/
2022)
STATUS 2021   
STARTED
C8 banned in 2021/22 season. Tracker device in 
development. Full ban delayed.
FLUOR WAXES AT 
IBU EVENTS    
LEVEL 2
TARGET
21
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% NFs comply 
with non-fluorine wax rule in all levels of 
competition
STATUS 2021  
NOT YET STARTED 
C8 banned in 2021/22 season. Tracker device 
in development. Full ban delayed.
FLUOR WAXES 
AT NFs    
LEVEL 3
TARGET
22
STATUS 2021  
NOT YET STARTED 
COMMITMENT IN 2030 100% of IBU event series venues com­
ply with best practices on lead bullet collection (new procedures 
fully implemented by 2024)
Bullet/lead 
management best 
practices identification 
in 2022.
LEAD AT 
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LEVEL 2
TARGET
18
STATUS 2021  
STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 IBU transitions to a Fluor-free sport 
globally (before 2021/2022 season) – delayed to 2023 
C8 banned in 2021/22 season. 
Tracker device in development. 
Full ban delayed.
FLUOR-FREE 
SPORT AT IBU    
LEVEL 1
TARGET
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU minimises 
health risks from air quality issues to biathlon 
family members through safe handling 
procedures and technology improvements
STATUS 2021
STARTED
Align with process for fluor ban. 
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LEVEL 1
TARGET
23
COMMITMENT IN 2030  All NFs implement 
measures to reduce air pollution caused by 
waxing
STATUS 2021 
STARTED
Align with process for fluor ban.
AIR POLLUTION AT 
NF LEVEL   
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TARGET
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of IBU event 
series venues apply snow management best 
practices
STATUS 2021   
STARTED
First meeting of IBU Snow Network held. 
Data collection to be enhanced.
SNOW MANAGEMENT 
AT IBU EVENTS     
LEVEL 2
TARGET
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  All NFs implement 
measures to optimise resource use for snow 
management in their venues
STATUS 2021  
STARTED 
Building on IBU Snow Network know-how 
exchange and data collection.
SNOW MANAGEMENT 
AT NFS     
LEVEL 3
TARGET
28
STATUS 2021  
STARTED 
COMMITMENT IN 2030 All IBU events implement measures to 
reduce air pollution at their venues in particular waxing containers.
Align with process 
for fluor ban.
AIR POLLUTION 
AT IBU EVENTS   
LEVEL 2
TARGET
24
STATUS 2021  
STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 IBU enhances efficiency of snow 
management in terms of energy and water use through collection, 
research and sharing of best practises 
Initial OC Snow Management 
survey completed.
SNOW 
MANAGEMENT 
AT IBU LEVEL    
LEVEL 1
TARGET
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LEAVING NO TRACE
COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU develops a 
detailed understanding and ensures neutral 
impact on soil / ground water by the use of salt 
at biathlon facilities.
STATUS 2021
STARTED
Part of IBU Snow Network and annual OC 
snow data collection.
SALT USE AT 
IBU LEVEL   LEVEL 1
TARGET
29
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of IBU 
events series follow best practices for use 
of salt
STATUS 2021 
STARTED
Part of IBU Snow Network.
SALT USE AT 
IBU EVENTS  LEVEL 2
TARGET
30
COMMITMENT IN 2030  All NFs share best 
practice measures to optimise salt use in their 
facilities
STATUS 2021
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Building on IBU Snow Network know-how ex­
change and data collection.
SALT USE AT 
NF LEVEL   LEVEL 3
TARGET
31
COMMITMENT IN 2030  More than 50% 
of industry partners have implemented 
concrete sustainability measures to reduce 
environmental impact of biathlon sport 
equipment
STATUS 2021 
STARTED
Initial outreach to supplying partners.
SUSTAINABILITY OF 
EQUIPMENT   
LEVEL 3
TARGET
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to the sport.
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In early 2021, the IBU Gender Equality Policy and Strategy were published with three focus areas consisting 
of Governance, Sport and Portrayal. The strategy includes several objectives to be reached by 2026.
In Autumn 2020, the IBU Regional events concept was launched, aiming to support the National Federations 
to implement good quality international competitions for young athletes based on international cooperation. 
The programme strives to increase the activity and efficiency of national associations and clubs in promoting 
biathlon among children and the youth. Eight regional winter events were organised despite COVID-19 dur­
ing the 2020/2021 ski season as well as seven regional summer events in 2021.
PUBLICATION OF GENDER 
EQUALITY POLICY AND STRATEGY
REGIONAL EVENTS CONCEPT
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE  Become the leading winter 
sport in terms of good governance, gender equality and diversity. 
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In Spring 2021, new project targets including Sustainability, Gender 
Equality and Athlete Recruitment were added to the IBU National 
Federation Development project support programme. In the first year, 
projects by seven National Federations were supported by the IBU in 
these fields.
During the year, National Federations, coaches, athletes and 
physicians were educated through seminars and webinars covering 
topics such as Unconscious bias, Female specificity in sports, 
Olympic preparation and Female leadership in sports.
NEW AREAS IN DEVELOPMENT 
PROJECTS SUPPORT
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
In June 2021, 15 biathletes representing 12 different countries were 
selected as IBU Athlete Ambassadors to help raise awareness, educate 
and support the aims of Biathlon. Four Athletes were appointed as 
Gender Equality Ambassadors.
GENDER EQUALITY ATHLETE 
AMBASSADORS
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU grows 
number of participants in entry level biathlon 
competitions globally.
STATUS 2021
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NFs support through IBU Development 
Project funding.
ENTRY LEVEL 
COMPETITION 
PARTICIPATION  
LEVEL 1
TARGET
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  I00 % NFs organise 
national junior and/or youth competitions and 
national championships.
STATUS 2021 
STARTED
Difficulties to organise national competitions 
due to COVID-19 regulations.
NF COMPETITIONS  
LEVEL 3
TARGET
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of WCH / 
World Cup OCs support and promote biathlon 
for the grassroots.
STATUS 2021   NOT YET STARTED
Next step of ‘Biathlon for All’ laser rifle 
project from 2023.
EVENT 
GRASSROOTS 
BIATHLON   
LEVEL 2
TARGET
37
COMMITMENT IN 2030  75% NFs organise 
biathlon grassroots activities for participants 
aged from 5-90
STATUS 2021  NOT YET STARTED 
‘Biathlon for All’ laser rifle project to 
start in 2022.
NF GRASSROOTS 
BIATHLON    
LEVEL 3
TARGET
38
STATUS 2021  
IN PROGRESS 
COMMITMENT IN 2030 Number of participants in IBU regional 
events grows compared with 2020 baseline.
Many cancellations due to COVID-19 
regulations; 8 winter and 7 summer 
events were organised.
REGIONAL 
EVENT 
PARTICIPATION   
LEVEL 2
TARGET
34
STATUS 2021  
STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 IBU successfully launches biathlon for 
the grassroots globally, using laser or air rifle and an endurance 
exercise.
‘Biathlon for All’ laser rifle project 
to start in 2022.
IBU GRASSROOTS 
BIATHLON   
LEVEL 1
TARGET
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU Academy 
provides a high-quality educational offer for 
coaches, athletes and NF & OC leadership 
with growing uptake.
STATUS 2021
STARTED
Pilot coach education programme and e-learn­
ing platform to launch in 2022; several webinars 
planned.
ACADEMY 
PROGRAMMES   LEVEL 1
TARGET
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of NFs 
participating in IBU Academy educational 
programmes and 100% NFs have dual career 
planning and education either through IBU 
Academy or on national level.
STATUS 2021 
STARTED
NF webinars available; coach education 
programme and e-learning platform to launch 
in 2022,  dual career policy planned in 2022.
IBU ACADEMY 
FOR NFs  LEVEL 3
TARGET
41
STATUS 2021  
NOT YET STARTED 
COMMITMENT IN 2030 100% of IBU event OCs participate in 
IBU Academy educational programme.
Initially part of annual OC meetings 
and the IBU Snow Network project.
IBU ACADEMY 
FOR OCs   
LEVEL 2
TARGET
40
STATUS 2021  
STARTED
STATUS 2021  
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STATUS 2021  
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COMMITMENT IN 2030 IBU ensures zero discrimination and 
hate speech, and implements measures promoting diversity & 
accessibility as well as safe-guarding across its operations.
COMMITMENT IN 2030 100% NFs implement national pol­
icy and procedures on anti-discrimination, safe-guarding and 
promotion of diversity and accessibility.
Safeguarding modules part 
of coach education from 2022, 
NF educational plan in progress 
(BIU).
Alignment with safe­
guarding educational 
programme.
Publication of safe-
guarding policy by 
BIU in late 2021.
COMMITMENT IN 2030 100% IBU events have anti-
discrimination and safe-guarding policies and measures 
promoting diversity & accessibility
IBU LEVEL 
DIVERSITY, 
ACCESSIBILITY AND 
SAFEGUARDING   
LEVEL 1
NF LEVEL 
DIVERSITY, 
ACCESSIBILITY AND 
SAFEGUARDING   
LEVEL 3
EVENT LEVEL 
DIVERSITY, 
ACCESSIBILITY AND 
SAFEGUARDING   
LEVEL 2
TARGET
TARGET
TARGET
42
44
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  Membership of 
the IBU Executive Board and Committees will 
be a minimum of 30% of each gender by 2026.
STATUS 2021
STARTED
IBU Gender Equality policy and strategy 
published; mentorship programme and Gender 
Equality Forum in 2022.
GENDER EQUALITY 
IN IBU   LEVEL 1
TARGET
45
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of IBU WCH 
and World Cups apply the IBU gender equality 
policy to their organisations and promote uni­
versal awareness of gender-based inequalities, 
particularly in media portrayal by 2030.
STATUS 2021 
NOT YET STARTED
Aligned with gender equality strategy 
implementation.
GENDER EQUALITY 
AT EVENTS  LEVEL 2
TARGET
46
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of NFs 
implement a Gender Equality or Diversity 
Policy by 2022.
STATUS 2021
IN PROGRESS
Implementation at NF level planned in 2022.
GENDER EQUALITY 
AT NFS   LEVEL 3
TARGET
47
COMMITMENT IN 2030  50% of NF 
Executive Boards and Committees meet the 
gender diversity target of a minimum of 40% 
of each gender by 2030 and have 30% of 
female coaches, referees (officials) and 
volunteers at the national level by 2030
STATUS 2021 STARTED
Unconscious bias workshop, Women Leads 
Sport programme organised for NFs in 2021; 
several educational activities planned for 2022.
GENDER EQUALITY 
IN NF GOVERNANCE  
LEVEL 3
TARGET
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The IBU believes in the strength of our sport 
to be a platform to multiply our impact and to 
preserve our winters while taking better care 
of the planet.
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June-Oct 2021 - Partnering with Protect Our Winters (POW) Europe, the IBU organised virtual training ses­
sions for Athlete Ambassadors. The initial session focused on telling the athlete’s personal story, followed 
by an intense facts & figures-based carbon literacy training. The webinars leveraged POW’s experience in 
equipping athletes to speak out on things that matter.
June 2021 – The IBU launched its Athlete Ambassador programme featuring 15 athletes from 12 different 
countries. The Ambassadors will help raise awareness, educate, and support the aims of the sport in three 
areas: sustainability, gender equality and integrity matters. The eight Sustainability Ambassadors hail from 
seven different countries.
IBU PARTNERS WITH PROTECT OUR WINTERS TO 
EDUCATE ATHLETE AMBASSADORS
SUSTAINABILITY ATHLETE AMBASSADORS APPOINTED 
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE  Lead in advocating for climate 
action and sustainable development within the biathlon family 
and winter sports to reach the global fanbase. 
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Ongoing – Global problems require global solutions, and the climate crisis is a prime example of such a 
challenge. To amplify the chances to make a difference within and through the Nordic snow sports industry, 
the IBU seeks cooperation opportunities with its industry stakeholders, from the supplying partners to 
sponsors and marketing & media partners. As an initial step the IBU has introduced a code of conduct for 
its supplying partners and is in the process of implementing a sustainability appendix in all future contracts, 
outlining areas for mutual efforts.
Ongoing - A signatory of the Sports for Climate (S4C) Action Framework since June 2020, the IBU serves as 
an active, contributing member in the internal S4C working groups. All members must commit to measuring, 
reducing, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the Paris Agreement. 
Launched at COP 24 in Katowice (POL), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 
(UNFCCC)-run framework calls on sporting organisations to combat climate change through commitments 
and partnerships according to verified standards and use sports as a unifying tool to create solidarity among 
global citizens for climate action. The S4C now counts more than 270 members. 
ENGAGING WITH INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS 
IBU AS ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE SPORTS 
FOR CLIMATE ACTION FRAMEWORK
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/2021
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU is certified 
against the ISO 20121 standard for sustainable 
events (by 2024)
STATUS 2021
NOT YET STARTED
Starting to prepare the steps required for 
certification in 2024.
ISO 20121 
FOR IBU  LEVEL 1
TARGET
49
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of IBU 
World Cups and 50% of other IBU events 
comply with IBU Event Sustainability Guide­
lines as per event hosting agreement (from 
2025)
STATUS 2021 
STARTED
Initial sustainability checklist issued, 
guidelines available in 2022.
EHD SUSTAINABILITY  
LEVEL 3
TARGET
51
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of IBU part­
ners have a sustainability policy and cooperate 
with the IBU to promote sustainability.
STATUS 2021   
STARTED
Introduced sustainability appendix and code 
of conduct in IBU Supplying Partner contracts 
from 2022.
IBU PARTNER 
SUSTAINABILITY    
LEVEL 3
TARGET
53
COMMITMENT IN 2030  IBU actively 
promotes sustainability and climate action to 
external and internal stakeholders, including 
fans, through creative campaigns and selected 
partnerships
STATUS 2021 
STARTED 
Initial outreach underway.
IBU PROMOTIONAL 
ACTIVITY     
LEVEL 3
TARGET
54
STATUS 2021  
NOT YET STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 IBU Biathlon World Championships are 
ISO 20121 certified (from 2027)
Certification to be implemented in 
WCH bidding requirements for 2027 
and later hosts.
ISO 20121 
FOR WCH    
LEVEL 2
TARGET
50
STATUS 2021  
STARTED
COMMITMENT IN 2030 100% of NFs have a sustainability 
policy with express targets
IBU Development programme to 
include separate NF sustainability 
funding from 2022.
NF 
SUSTAINABILITY 
TARGETS    
LEVEL 1
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COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of IBU series 
events support the IBU’s sustainability commu­
nications plan, using their event as a platform to 
reach out to fans and spectators about sustaina­
ble behaviour and climate action.
STATUS 2021
STARTED
As part of the Event Sustainability Guidelines 
from 2022.
IBU EVENT 
SUSTAINABILITY 
COMMUNICATION  LEVEL 1
TARGET
55
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of NFs 
contribute to IBU’s sustainability communication 
goals and engage in communicating the 
importance of sustainable behaviour to their 
audiences.
STATUS 2021 
STARTED
To support future NF sustainability programmes. 
Partial engagement in current IBU campaigns.
NF SUSTAINABILITY 
COMMUNICATION  
LEVEL 3
TARGET
56
COMMITMENT IN 2030  100% of IBU 
partners engage in sustainability advocacy.
STATUS 2021
STARTED
Based on sustainability annex during upcoming 
Olympic period.
IBU PARTNER 
COMMUNICATION  
LEVEL 3
TARGET
57
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GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE (GRI)  
GRI CONTENT INDEX
Statement of use  
The IBU has reported the information in this GRI content 
index for the period of 1 October 2020 – 30 September 
2021 with reference to the GRI Standards.
GRI 1 used  
GRI 1: Foundation 2021
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Completeness 
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Organisational details
About IBU
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Entities included in sustainability reporting
Sustainability at the IBU
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Reporting period, frequency and contact
Sustainability at the IBU 
About IBU
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Not applicable
 2 - 5
External assurance
Climate
Disclosure #
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Completeness 
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Process to determine material topics
Strategy 2020-2030
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Strategy 2020-2030
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Management of material topics
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To follow in 2022
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305-2 a. Gross location-based energy indirect 
(Scope 2) GHG emissions in metric tons of 
CO2 equivalent.
305-3 a. Gross other indirect (Scope 3) GHG 
emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.
305-5 a GHG emissions reduced as a direct 
result of reduction initiatives, in metric tons of 
CO2 equivalent.
Climate
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GRI 3: MATERIAL TOPICS 2021
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In 2022, the IBU will continue the work to incorporate sustainability into all its activities and 
raise awareness of the importance of climate action among all stakeholders. 
Still heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic but partially with spectators, the 
2021/2022 Olympic season will help establish the emission measurement and 
management processes at IBU events and define individual action plans for the IBU 
organising committees. 
Excitingly, the IBU is working ever closer with its sponsors, marketing, and media partners 
to define and implement solutions that make the sport more energy-efficient and reduce 
its environmental impact. Sustainable mobility - travel to, from and within events - will be 
a key area of focus but also a tough nut to crack since truly sustainable alternatives are not 
yet viable or available everywhere.  
Internally at the IBU, each department has a clear role in implementing the IBU Sustainable 
Strategy 2020-2030 and has several projects underway. Each department has also 
identified a Change Agent whose task it is to ensure that everyone is aware of their 
sustainability tasks, priorities, and commitments, such as reducing departmental travel 
emissions by a minimum of 5% annually. 
The IBU is committed to inspiring the global biathlon family to work together to limit global 
warming in accordance with the Paris Agreement to no more than 1.5° Celsius by 2030. 
We look forward to having you with us on this journey!
NIKLAS CARLSSON
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the International Olympic Committee as the international governing 
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that regulates the sport and oversees competition organisation 
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