Making table tennis a driving force for sustainable development: that's the ambition of the International Table Tennis Federation with its Planet 2030 Plan. While 80% of the objectives of the 2025 Action Plan have been achievedThe ITTF wants to step things up a notch. It has set several ambitious goals, including:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to 2025
- Ensure that less than 10% of waste generated by events ends up in landfill and eliminate single-use plastics at major ITTF events by 2030
- Launch a "zero waste" match/event by 2029
- Introduce a three-tiered ITTF "green label" for table tennis equipment from 2027
- Reduce food waste by 30% by 2029 and increase local and vegetarian options at events
- Launch a "Sustainable Event" label this year
- Make sustainable development training mandatory for staff, elected officials and sponsored athletes from 2026
- Integrating sustainability parameters into partnerships
« This plan is a call to action for us all to rethink how Table tennis can set an example by creating a sustainable sporting future, explains ITTF President Petra Sörling. It sets clear objectives, bold aspirations, and practical paths for to have a real impact on our global communityin collaboration with all stakeholders. Sustainability is a long-term endeavor that requires team work, a vision and perseverance. With the ITTF's Planet 2030 Plan, we are ready to prove that when we play for the planet, everyone wins. »
