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Paris 2024 is setting a new standard for sustainability in the Olympics!  They've pledged to cut their carbon footprint in half compared to previous Games.  This is a big step forward, and they're achieving it through some innovative methods: * The Aquatic Centre With a 5,000 sqm roof covered with photovoltaic panels, it will be one of France’s largest urban solar farms and supply all the energy that the centre needs. * Athletes’ Village Shaded Solar Structure The Athletes' Village bus station's 800sqm solar roof will shade athletes while generating 25% of the Team Processing Centre's electricity.  The shading structure will produce 110kWc. * Floating solar farm on the River Seine The Seine gets a mobile solar farm generating enough clean power for 94 apartments in the nearby Olympic Village! It will be able to produce 78kWc of electricity using its 400m² of photovoltaic surface area.  * EV charging stations 800 charging stations from Izivia (EDF) to power official delegations across 3 sites, reducing the Games' carbon footprint. These are just some of the ways that Paris 2024 is making the Olympics more sustainable.  Their commitment goes beyond just the Games themselves - they also want to leave a positive legacy for the host community. What do you think about these sustainability efforts?  Are you excited to see a greener Olympics in Paris? #Paris2024 #Sustainability #Olympics

Paris 2024 is setting a new standard for sustainability in the Olympics!  They've pledged to cut their carbon footprint in half compared to previous Games.  This is a big step forward, and they're achieving it through some innovative methods: * The Aquatic Centre With a 5,000 sqm roof covered with photovoltaic panels, it will be one of France’s largest urban solar farms and supply all the energy that the centre needs. * Athletes’ Village Shaded Solar Structure The Athletes' Village bus station's 800sqm solar roof will shade athletes while generating 25% of the Team Processing Centre's electricity.  The shading structure will produce 110kWc. * Floating solar farm on the River Seine The Seine gets a mobile solar farm generating enough clean power for 94 apartments in the nearby Olympic Village! It will be able to produce 78kWc of electricity using its 400m² of photovoltaic surface area.  * EV charging stations 800 charging stations from Izivia (EDF) to power official delegations across 3 sites, reducing the Games' carbon footprint. These are just some of the ways that Paris 2024 is making the Olympics more sustainable.  Their commitment goes beyond just the Games themselves - they also want to leave a positive legacy for the host community. What do you think about these sustainability efforts?  Are you excited to see a greener Olympics in Paris? #Paris2024 #Sustainability #Olympics

As the Paris Olympics begins today, it is setting a new standard for sustainability for global sporting events. This Olympics will reduce emissions by 50% compared to the 2012 and 2016 games. It is also aligned to the needs of its host city. The Olympic Village was ‘built to last’ with new apartments and offices that will be inhabited after the games end. The apartments are equipped with geothermal cooling systems. Read the full story of sustainability. https://lnkd.in/gmPzJRr3 #geothermal #geothermalenergy

🌿🏅 Paris 2024: Setting New Records in Olympic Sustainability 🏅🌿 The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games are aiming to be a game-changer in event sustainability. Here are some impressive actions they're taking to become the first climate-positive Olympics: 1. 95% of venues will be existing or temporary structures, drastically reducing construction-related emissions. 2. Olympic Village is designed to be 100% carbon neutral during operations. 3. 100% renewable energy will power all Olympic sites. 4. 100% of spectators will use public or shared transport to reach the venues. 5. 100% of the food served will be sustainably sourced, with half of it plant-based. 6. Zero single-use plastics in catering. 7. An innovative cooling system using water from the Seine River, reducing energy consumption. 8. Planting 170,000 trees in the Île-de-France region as part of the games' legacy. 9. Carbon offsetting programs to compensate for unavoidable emissions. 10. Recycled materials used for medals, podiums, and even the Olympic torch. Paris 2024 is not just hosting games, they're setting a new gold standard for sustainable mega-events. Check out our PowerPlug Ltd website to learn how we contribute to the fight against climate change #Paris2024 #OlympicSustainability #ClimatePositiveGames #SportsSustainability

🌍 Sustainability at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Setting a New Standard The Paris 2024 Olympics are not just about sports excellence but also about championing sustainability. Fully aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020, Paris 2024 is leading the way in making the Olympics more sustainable, cost-effective, and community-oriented. Here’s how: 🔻 Emissions Reduction: Aiming to cut the carbon footprint by 50% compared to previous Games, aligning with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. 🏟️ Sustainable Venues: 95% of the venues are existing or temporary, minimizing new construction. Highlights include: Aquatics Centre: Solar panels, recycled materials, and green spaces. Olympic Village: 30% lower carbon emissions, extensive use of recovered materials, and geothermal cooling. ⚡ Renewable Energy: 100% locally sourced renewable energy for all venues, including solar panels and geothermal systems. 🥗 Sustainable Food Practices: Doubling plant-based options, reducing single-use plastics by 50%, and reusing catering equipment. 🚴 Sustainable Transport: All venues accessible by public transport, 418km of cycle lanes, and a fleet of electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered vehicles. ♻️ Circular Economy: Committed to minimizing resource use, ensuring a second life for 90% of equipment and goods, and reducing furniture needs by 25%. Paris 2024 is setting a new standard for future Olympic Games, leaving a lasting positive legacy for the host city and the global community. For more details, check out the Paris 2024 Pre-Games Sustainability Report. Feeling inspired by these initiatives? Share this post and spread the word about the sustainable future of the Olympics! 🌿 #Paris2024 #Sustainability #Olympics #GreenGames #CircularEconomy #RenewableEnergy #SustainableTransport

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games serve as a prime example of how large sporting events can mitigate their environmental impact and advocate for sustainability on a global scale. By integrating renewable energy, using recycled materials, ensuring second-life use for temporary structures, and emphasizing plant-based food options, the Paris Games aim to set new standards in sustainability.  Spectators at these events will directly experience these sustainability initiatives, and the organizers will actively promote their efforts. This visibility can inspire individuals to adopt more sustainable practices in their daily lives and advocate for environmental responsibility in their communities.  Proposals to scale back or eliminate commercialized sports overlook the influential role these events can play in driving positive behavioral changes. The strategies implemented for the Paris Games build on past experiences and will inform future events, including the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. In essence, the Olympics act as a global showcase for sustainability, demonstrating what can be achieved through collaboration with international corporations to minimize environmental impact. This influence extends beyond the Games themselves, encouraging other sporting events, leagues, federations, and spectators worldwide to pursue similar sustainability goals (The Conversation). Credit to: Brian P. McCullough Photo by Michel Euler https://lnkd.in/easKiNEm    https://lnkd.in/gcXUnMbF All images are copyright of their respective holders. #climatechange #sustainability #earth #nature #renewablenergy #renewables #renewableresource #renewablepower #decarbonization #cleanenergy #cleanpower #windpower #parisolympics #olympics2024 #olympics

The #ParisOlympics are setting a new benchmark for #sustainability in sports. 🥇 ♻️ Reducing emissions by 50% compared to the London 2012 and Rio 2016 average aligns with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. ♻️Emphasizing temporary and existing venues ensures minimal environmental disruption. The few new constructions prioritize eco-friendly designs and materials. ♻️The Games will leverage 100% renewable energy, showcasing France's commitment to a greener future. If the #Olympics can do it, so can we! 🏆 That’s a big win for #sustainability! 🌍 https://bit.ly/3LJn5V4

🌿🇫🇷 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 2024’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🇫🇷 🌿 This summer, the Paris 2024 Games aim to be the greenest multi-sport event ever, with a bold target to reduce carbon emissions by over 50% compared to previous Olympics. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝: 🌿 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Targeting a decrease from 3.6 million to 1.5 million tons of CO2. 🏢 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 95% of venues using existing or temporary structures, favouring low-carbon materials. ⚡ 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: Utilising wind, solar power, and biofuels to power the Games. ✅ 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: Plans to recycle or repurpose 42,000 chairs, 10,000 tables, and more post-Games. 🌳 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Investing in high-impact projects like renewable energy in Senegal and forest protection in Kenya and Guatemala to offset unavoidable emissions. Though challenges remain, particularly in managing international travel emissions, Paris 2024 is setting a new standard for sustainability in sports, inspiring future events to prioritise the environment. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxNC-GHD #Paris2024 #Sustainability #GreenGames #ClimateAction #CarbonReduction

As a huge sports fan, an advocate for a sustainable future and ahead of the opening ceremony tonight for the Paris 2024 Olympics, I was impressed to learn how Paris is setting new sustainability standards for global sporting events 👏 In case you didn't know, here are a few things they are doing to support a sustainable future... 👣 Reducing the carbon footprint by 50% compared to London 2012 and Rio 2016, aligning with the Paris Agreement. ☀️ All venues are using 100% renewable energy sourced locally. Being connected to the grid, it enables them to use renewable energy without the need for temporary diesel generators. 💧 Seats made from recycled plastic bottle caps. 👷 95% of venues are existing or temporary, minimizing new construction and reducing the carbon footprint. 🔋 37% reduction in the Olympic fleet, using electric, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles. ♻️ 90% of equipment and goods secured for second life use, supporting a circular economy. Paris 2024 is committed to leading by example in sustainability and this is a huge step towards a greener future which is going to set an example for future global sporting events to follow. Super excited to see the incredible sporting talent over the next few weeks, let me know which sport you'll be most excited to watch 👇 #Olympics #Paris2024 #SustainableSport #Sustainablefuture #Greenenergy

All eyes are on Paris 🇫🇷 as we enjoy this year’s Olympics so we’ve been looking into how sustainable the games really are…🤔 “Paris 2024 has made sustainability a part of its DNA since the bid. So, since the bid, there's been an analysis of what could be our emissions if we didn't do anything. And then, what could we act upon to reduce those emissions and take a chance of, you know, being aligned with this ambition of reducing our emissions by half?" Georgina Grenon Director of Environmental Excellence for the Paris Games, said. Organisers have focused on reducing emissions across three categories: 👷construction 🚖 transportation and 🏟️ operations The largest change from previous games is in construction; with 95% of facilities either already existing or temporary. ✅ However the announcement that the ARMSA team were delighted to hear is that energy represents only 1% of emissions. Organisers say the games use 100% renewable power from wind and solar farms, plus solar panels. ☀️💨 ✅ It seems that the greatest challenge is how to reduce transportation-related emissions. As far as we can see, there are a few low-carbon transport options in Paris, including cycling routes 🚲, metro trains 🚆, buses 🚌 and other public transport. The question is, how can organisers control how people travel to the Olympics?🤔 Food for thought as we congratulate France on the sustainability progress to date. 🇫🇷 #paris2024 #olympics #france #sustainability EDF SONNEDIX FRANCE IV Gilles Lajeunesse Stéphane BEHR Mathieu Lamome Sébastien MARTINI Rémy VEROT Tiffany Gastineau Lydia BACHKAR Yves-Arnaud Peres