Overview
Sustainability can be defined as:
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
United Nations Brundtland Commission
The EEF's central vision is to secure and sustain a social licence for the sport, inspire the growth and accessibility of the sport, all while holding horse welfare as the guiding principle of our leadership.
A social licence refers to the ongoing acceptance of a company or industry's standard practices and operating procedures by its employees, stakeholders, and the general public. In order to have a truly sustainable sport, that can enjoyed by future generations, we must have and maintain a social licence to operate.
We believe there are three main areas to consider; the horse, the environment and humans.
The EEF Sustainability Strategy Workshop Series, is an initiative designed to support National Federations in developing structured, practical and aligned sustainability strategies.
As sustainability is becoming an increasingly central pillar of good governance in equestrian sport, the EEF seeks to provide National Federations with concrete tools, guidance and shared learning opportunities. This four-session workshop series focuses on the development of Sustainability Strategies, using the EEF Sustainability Strategy Creator Tool as the main practical framework, and offers a structured learning pathway from concept to implementation.
Workshop 1 – Setting the foundations for a sustainability strategy
10 February
Objective: To help NFs understand why a sustainability strategy is needed and how to frame it using the EEF Strategy Creator Tool.
Workshop 2 – Understanding the Sustainability Landscape: Context, Alignment & Expectations
24 February
Objective: To enable NFs to understand the sustainability context, assess internal readiness, and align strategic priorities with stakeholder and SDG expectations.
Workshop 3 – Baseline Assessment and Activity Mapping
10 March
Objective: To help NFs understand their starting point, map existing activities, and identify priorities for action.
Workshop 4 – From Strategy to Action: Vision, Actions & Roadmap
24 March
Objective: To support NFs in translating their sustainability vision into structured goals, actions and a roadmap suitable for approval and implementation.
Registration
The sessions will be delivered in an interactive format, combining presentations, practical examples and discussion, and will be particularly relevant for federation staff, board members and sustainability or development leads.
Subscribe to the Workshop Series here until Friday 6 February.
Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link and further practical information by email.
We warmly encourage all National Federations to participate in this series and join the collective effort to strengthen sustainability governance across European equestrian sport.
