Table 1

Phases of contextualization in the case of Bologna

PhaseMain sustainability activitiesCalculative practicesOrganisational arrangementsRationale for sustainability activities
Modifying social sustainability for fan nurturing (2018–2020)CSR initiatives (mainly young and children)Number of supportersNo organisational area on sustainability. Activities managed in a heterogeneous wayTo engage with young and local communities to nurture a fan base
Modifying social initiatives in response to the pandemic (2020–2022)Initiatives enlarged at hospitals and local communitiesNumber of initiatives developed and people attending themNo organisational area on sustainability, but a new dedicated role: Senior and Social Project ManagerTo contribute to local recovery from the pandemic
Transforming under regulatory pressure (2023-ongoing)Initiatives that tackle social and also environmental actionsThey are starting data collection for KPIs and sustainability reportingOne organisational area devoted to sustainability and a sustainability managerTo comply with UEFA pressure

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