Green Goal 2010 comprised 41 projects in nine target areas. Of these 41 projects, 37 were fully implemented and one is still under-way.

Target area: Energy efficiency and climate change

Objective: Minimise the carbon footprint of the 2010 event

Projects:

• Determining the carbon footprint of the 2010 event 
• Identifying and implementing carbon mitigation projects in Cape Town/Western Cape 
• Installation energy-efficient technologies in stadia and training venues, and at the FIFA Fan Fest and PVAs

Target area: Water conservation

Objective: Minimise the use of potable water, and promote conservation of water resources

Projects:

• Identifying alternative sources of water for irrigation of Green Point Common and implementing most feasible option
• Installation of water-saving devices in stadia (Cape Town, Athlone and Philippi) and training venues

Target area: Integrated waste management

Objective: Reduce, reuse, and recycle waste

Projects:

• Operational waste minimisation in stadia, the FIFA Fan Fest, PVA’s, and training venues in the run-up to and during the event
• Green Goal Branding of recycling bins and waste minimization signage
• Recycling drop-off centres in the CBD and on the Atlantic Seaboard

Target area: Transport, mobility and access

Objective: Promote energy efficient and universally accessible mobility, and minimise air pollution

Projects:

• Development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Development of public transport infrastructure
• CBD bicycle services
• Eco-taxis/fuel-efficiency programme

Target area: Landscaping and biodiversity

Objective: Promote indigenous landscaping, and enhance biodiversity

Projects:

• Indigenous gardening training programme for Green Point Park staff
• Biodiversity showcase garden at Green Point Park
• Student landscape design competition for Mouille Point beachfront and promenade
• City beautification and tree-planting campaign

Target area: Green building and sustainable lifestyles

Objective: Promote environmental awareness, sustainable lifestyles and environmentally efficient building practices

Projects:

• Smart Living Centre in Green Point Park
• Undertaking and monitoring green review for Cape Town and Athlone stadia
• Cape Town Green Map
• 2010 Green Goal volunteer training module
• Green Goal soccer club competition
• Soccer and environment educational poster and guide
• Green Goal short films
• Anti-littering and waste recycling campaign
• "Drink tap water" campaign
• Green procurement for 2010 events
• Greening of 2010 events

Target area: Responsible tourism

Objective: Promote responsible tourism for 2010 and beyond

Projects:

• Code of responsible conduct for visitors
• Responsible-tourism awareness and training
• Environmental certification system for accommodation sector: GreenStaySA
• Smart Events Handbook*

Target area: Green Goal communications

Objective: Communicate the Green Goal message to residents and visitors

Projects:

• Green Goal Workshop Series 1 and 2
• Green Goal brand development and activation
• Briefing for potential Green Goal funders
• Green Goal Marketing and Communications plan Roll-out 
• Green Goal ambassadors
• Green Goal website and online resources
• Online press resources and materials 
• Green Goal expo 
• Green Goal 2010 awards

Target area: Monitoring, measurement and reporting

Objective: Monitor, measure and report on progress with the implementation of Green Goal

Projects:

• Procedures & methodologies
• Targets & baseline studies
• Annual reports and legacy report