A Study on the Sustainable Development Path of Sports Facilities and Equipment in China

Sustainable development of sports facilities and equipment is of great significance to the sustainable development of the sports industry in China. However, China has not yet formed unified standards, guidelines, or evaluation systems for the sustainable management of sports facilities and equipment, which is not conducive to their sustainable development. Based on theories such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda, stakeholder theory, and the life-cycle approach with risk inclusion, this paper defines the scope and content of the sustainable development of sports facilities and equipment in China, includes environmental, social, and economic three aspects, covering various specific issues such as pollution prevention, biodiversity and natural habitats, climate change mitigation and adaptation, resident health and safety, social equity and inclusion, folklore and culture, industrial development, and economic externalities, etc. This paper proposes the following pathways for achieving the sustainable development of sports facilities and equipment in China: (1) formulate relevant standards and guidelines for the sustainable development of sports facilities and equipment, identifying the sustainability risks involved in each stage of the life cycle of sports facilities and equipment and promoting stakeholder participation; (2) enable local environmental, social, and economic development through the sustainability of sports events and activities, to stimulate and form. the motivation for stakeholders to participate in the sustainable development of sports facilities and equipment; (3) integrate sustainability concepts into relevant courses and training programs in the sports industry, providing different levels of sustainability training for practitioners in different application scenarios to improve their ability to manage the sustainability for sports facilities and equipment.