Become a Green Dojo today and Be Part of the Change!

IJF President Marius Vizer declared in a letter addressed to the judo family, "As leaders in the judo community, you have the power to make a significant impact on our planet by integrating eco-friendly practices into your dojo and daily routines. By participating in the Green Dojo initiative, you can help reduce our sport's carbon footprint, promote environmental awareness and inspire others in the judo community to take action against climate change."

The IJF encourages all national federations and their affiliated clubs to embrace this initiative, demonstrating their commitment to the environment and achieving recognition as a certified Green Dojo.

Why join the Green Dojo initiative?

• Leadership: showcase your federation or club as a pioneer in environmental sustainability within the global judo community.
• Community impact: engage your members in meaningful actions that contribute to a healthier planet.
• Recognition: gain official IJF certification and be featured on our platform, inspiring others to follow your lead.

Get Started

1. Review the criteria for becoming a Green Dojo.
2. Implement sustainable practices within your dojo.
3. Submit your application and evidence of your efforts to the IJF for certification.
4. Achieve recognition as a bronze, silver or gold Green Dojo based on your level of commitment.

Together, let’s protect our planet with the same dedication and respect we show on the tatami. Become a Green Dojo today and be part of the change!

Useful Resources

1. Energy Efficiency

• Energy Star (USA): offers guidelines and resources for improving energy efficiency in buildings. Clubs can learn about energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems (https://www.energystar.gov/).
• Carbon Trust (UK): provides tools and advice on energy efficiency and carbon reduction for businesses and organisations, including sports facilities (https://www.carbontrust.com/).

2. Waste Reduction and Recycling

• Zero Waste International Alliance: offers resources and best practices for implementing zero-waste strategies, including waste reduction, recycling and composting (https://zwia.org/).
• Recycle Now (UK): provides detailed information on how to recycle different materials and reduce waste effectively. This resource can be adapted for use in dojo settings (https://www.recyclenow.com/).

3. Water Conservation

• Water Sense (USA): a programme by the EPA offering guidelines and products for water efficiency, including fixtures that can be used in sports facilities (https://www.epa.gov/watersense).
• Alliance for Water Efficiency: provides resources on water conservation techniques and technologies suitable for sports facilities (https://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/).

4. Sustainable Products and Cleaning

• Environmental Working Group (EWG): provides guides to choosing green cleaning products that are safe for both people and the environment (https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/).

5. Renewable Energy

• Solar Energy International: offers online courses and resources for organisations interested in installing solar power systems which could help dojos reduce their carbon footprint (https://www.solarenergy.org/).
• Renewable Energy Hub (Global): provides information and resources on renewable energy solutions, including solar and wind power, that could be implemented in dojos (https://www.renewableenergyhub.co.uk/).

6. Sustainability Education and Community Engagement

• The Green Sports Alliance: a platform that offers resources and case studies on how sports organisations can become more sustainable, which can provide inspiration and guidance for judo clubs (https://greensportsalliance.org/).
• UN Environment Programme – Sport for Climate Action: provides guidance and resources for sports organisations to engage in climate action and sustainability education. The IJF is a signatory of the Sport for Climate Action framework (https://unfccc.int/climate-action/sectoral-engagement/sports-for-climate-action).

7. Carbon Offsetting

• Gold Standard: a leading certification standard for carbon offsetting projects, allowing organisations to invest in high-quality carbon offsetting initiatives (https://www.goldstandard.org/).
• Cool Effect: a platform where organisations can purchase verified carbon offsets to neutralise their carbon footprint (https://www.cooleffect.org/).

8. Green Building Certifications

• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): a globally recognised certification for environmentally responsible buildings, offering guidelines that can be applied to dojo renovations or new constructions (https://www.usgbc.org/leed).