Sustainability is at the heart of the FIFA World Cup 2022™! Qatar sends a clear message to the world. It also leaves a powerful legacy.

1. September 15th, 2020
Sustainably at the heart of the FIFA World Cup
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In 2022, the world awaits the FIFA World Cup 2022™ not only to witness the world’s
largest sporting event but also to witness the first carbon neutral FIFA World Cup.
This tournament will set new, sustainable standards and leave a positive legacy as a
catalyst for long-term sustainable change. sustainability is at the core of the
preparations for hosting the Qatar 2022. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and
Legacy – the body responsible for the projects and initiatives of the FIFA World Cup
Qatar 2022 – is keen to implement the highest standards of sustainability in all
projects of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Sustainable Stadiums Report – prepared by the
Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy- has identified sustainability features
for each of the tournament’s eight stadiums in terms of design, construction and
legacy.
The following are the ten sustainability features identified by the report for the Qatar
2022 stadiums:
First fully demountable stadium in FIFA World Cup history
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium is mainly constructed from modular shipping containers. It
will be completely dismantled after the end of the tournament, and parts of it will be
used to build sports facilities after 2022. The stadium site will also be converted into
a waterfront development project.
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Donated more than 170,000 stadium seats
The FIFA World Cup 2022™! requires massive seating capacity compared to Qatar’s
domestic needs, hence the innovative solution to construct parts of the stadiums that
could be dismantled. After the tournament, more than 170,000 stadium seats will be
removed and donated to countries lacking sport infrastructure. Thanks to the
modular design of the stadiums, it will be easy to dismantle, transport and reuse.
Building materials from sustainable sources
15% of stadium materials are recycled materials. The project also prioritized the use
of local resources to support Qatar’s economy and investments. The indoor spaces
are painted with non-toxic paint, respecting the health of the fans. Light colors are
used on the exterior parts to help retain heat and reduce the urban heat island effect.
The stadiums will operate year-round
The stadiums are designed with retractable roofs and energy-efficient cooling
technologies. This feature will allow the use of the stadiums year-round. After the
tournament ends, the stadiums will be converted by the community to hospitals,
schools, retail stores and hotels.
30% less energy consumption
The report shows that stadiums in Qatar are 30%more energy-efficient compared to
the minimum requirements as mandated by the American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers in ASHRAE 90.1.
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40% of water savings
Stadiums are designed to use less water than the minimum requirements set by the
International Plumbing Code of 40% water. The water vapor collected from the
cooling system will be used for irrigation, and the reused water will be used for dust
suppression.
850 thousand meters of green space around the stadiums
Qatar 2022 stadiums and surrounding areas will feature 850,000 square meters of
new green space. These areas contain 16,000 trees which are irrigated with recycled
water.
Public transportation brings fans to the stadiums
The Doha Metro is a fast, economical and environmentally friendly means of
transportation, and it will facilitate access for fans to stadiums from across the Qatari
capital, Doha. Its system consists of metro trains, trams and buses that will transport
passengers directly to all stadiums. An extensive network of shaded pedestrian and
bicycle pathways racks has gradually opened to the public near building entrances.
Reuse or recycle construction waste
In Al Janoub and Al Rayyan stadiums, during the demolition of the old buildings, 90%
of the waste generated was reused or recycled. Also, all stadiums are designed to
have highly efficient waste management, segregation, and recycling system on site.
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Sustainability certificates
In accordance with FIFA mandatory requirements, all Qatar 2022 stadiums must
receive a four-star rating under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).
Recently, two Qatar 2022 stadiums received a five-star rating.
A sustainable legacy
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is ambitious and will have a considerable impact. It will
contribute to raising awareness of the importance of organizing tournaments and
various sporting mega-events in a sustainable manner. It will contribute to people’s
well-being, economic development and environmental protection in the short and
long term. It will demonstrate that being sustainable is both viable and value adding.
FIFA World Cup™is the first to be hosted in the Middle East and Qatar seeks to
establish a legacy in sustainability and contribute to the promotion of the UN SDGs
and the Qatar National Vision 2030. The vision for the FIFA World Cup 2022™ is to
“use the power of football to open the door to a world of amazing experiences“.
Indeed, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ can create a better future for Qatar, the
Middle East, Asia and the world through infrastructure, education, football for
development, environmental innovation and a dedication to human right and
workers’ welfare.
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