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Elements of a Comprehensive Action Plan The Comprehensive Action Plan addresses all of the issues outlined in the first section of the Toolkit. This extensive list is meant for major events such as international and national games or championships. When selecting your Action Items keep in mind that it may be better to achieve success with a few items than to try to cover all the possible actions in a superficial way. Action Item Issue and Recommended Action General Define policies, goals and objectives Implement an environmental management system Train and educate staff and volunteers Involve suppliers, donors and sponsors in the “green event” initiative. Air Quality Select location and times for best air quality Work with authorities to improve air quality for event Minimise air pollution from transportation, pesticide applications and facilities operations Take steps to improve indoor air quality through ventilation, smoking bans and careful review of cleaners, paints, solvents, furniture, etc. Water Quality Select location and times for best water quality Work with authorities to improve water quality for event Minimise water pollution from facilities construction and operations, landscaping and turf management, boats, etc. Land and Water Use Carefully select sites for facilities construction and event activities in order to prevent harm to fragile ecosystems and protected spaces Build on and rehabilitate degraded land where possible Clean up and take steps to protect water bodies used for events and facilities Minimise water consumption through conservation Revegetate with natural species wherever possible Waste Management Reduce waste generation from construction and demolition through purchasing practices, reduction, reuse and recycling Reduce solid waste generation from event activities through purchasing practices, reduction, reuse, recycling, composting Energy Management Minimise energy consumption through facility design, conservation and efficient technologies, transportation plans Explore on-site clean energy (renewables such as solar and wind) generation possibilities Managing and Monitoring Environmental Performance of Sports Events and Facilities 12
Action Item Issue and Recommended Action Facility Use Reduce energy consumption Reduce water consumption Seek to maintain high indoor air quality Avoid hazardous materials in maintenance and operations Transportation Services Encourage and facilitate alternatives to private car transportation, including shuttles, public transit, and active means (i.e. cycling) Provide efficient, clean-fuel vehicles Accommodation Services Encourage water and energy conservation and waste reduction in all accommodations Promote use of certified "green" hotels, etc. Elements of a Major Event Entailing Construction Facility Design Promote renovation and reuse Promote appropriate design for the long term, including multiple use, adaptability, durability Promote sustainable design elements, including energy and water conservation and waste reduction Select materials for impact and cost over their full life cycle Transportation Design Design system to encourage alternative modes of transportation including public and active modes Include in fleet purchase/lease decisions such environmental attributes as fuel efficiency, emission controls and clean fuels Accommodation Design Promote renovation and reuse Promote appropriate design for the long term, including multiple use, adaptability, durability Promote sustainable design elements, including energy and water conservation and waste reduction Select materials for life cycle attributes and costs Construction: Materials and Systems In selection of materials and mechanical systems promote such environmental attributes as: durability, recyclability, recycled content, hazardous content, reparability and life cycle impacts and costs Managing and Monitoring Environmental Performance of Sports Events and Facilities 13
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