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Report Mr Kolosov pointed out that event organisers need not aim for “cosmic” change and also said that each event must establish its own goals. Mr Masson-Delisle pointed specifi cally to local transportation and waste management as target areas. A delegate asked for the panel members’ perspectives with respect to the measures VANOC has taken and whether they were truly “innovative”. Mr Umedaly noted Vancouver 2010’s “Power Smart” programme, which has made environmental leaps in the construction of venues, as a good example of VANOC’s work in this area. Ms Allan commented on the specifi c challenge of retrofi tting old venues. A delegate asked Mr Masson-Delisle whether he had communicated Tennis Canada’s successes to the COC or elsewhere. Mr Masson-Delisle said it was important for successful organisations to communicate their information to other groups and pointed to Tennis Canada’s work with local media as an example. He also advocated communication between regional sports groups like Sport Canada. A delegate asked the panel if they knew of any alternatives to power generators. Mr Umedaly suggested bio-fuels and other innovative technologies. Ms Allan noted that the nature of the event will determine what strategy one should employ (e.g. a fi xed, long-term event will be different from a one-off event). A delegate asked how one can measure “green” success. Mr Umedaly mentioned how carbon dioxide emissions are relatively easy to measure, but the impact of something like ecosystem services is much harder to quantify. Ms Allan agreed that “metrics” are extremely important, especially to avoid any accusations of “green washing”. Mr Masson-Delisle explained how the Rogers Cup was evaluated by an independent, nongovernmental agency and how that was a useful way to approach the metrics issue. Mr Kolosov noted that when evaluating competitions against one another, it is important to remember that each Games is situated in a specifi c culture, city and country and that will impact each Games’ success. 4.8. Green to the Core: Innovations in Operations and Supply Chains <strong>8th</strong> World Conference on Sport and the Environment International Cooperation and Development Department Ms Ann Duffy, Corporate Sustainability Offi cer, Vancouver Organising Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Canada Ms Duffy began the panel discussion by surveying how sustainability has been integrated into Vancouver’s venues and supply chains. Specifi cally, she detailed the six key areas of sustainability: (1) accountability; (2) environmental stewardship; (3) sustainable operations; (4) athletes’ villages; (5) social inclusion and responsibility; and (6) the supply chain. An overarching concern for Ms Duffy’s presentation was how the Olympics can be “great games” whilst being sustainable. Ms Duffy pointed to the Sustainability Star Programme, the Rona Fabrication Shop and LiveSmart as examples of how to strike that important balance. Page 37 / 80
<strong>8th</strong> World Conference on Sport and the Environment International Cooperation and Development Department Mr Masato Mizuno, Member, IOC Sport and Environment Commission; Chair, Mizuno Corporation, Japan Report Mr Mizuno’s presentation focused on promoting partnerships among the various Olympic stakeholders in order to achieve sustainable development. Through the collaborative efforts of NOCs, athletes, venue managers and other important stakeholders, sustainability was shown to be a reality. After canvassing the historical development of sustainability in the Olympic Movement, Mr Mizuno presented some specifi c examples in the Japanese context; including, the 100% recyclable Nylon 6 uniforms from the Nagano Games. Mr Mizuno repeatedly emphasised our global responsibility to take care of Earth, our “space boat”. Mr David Stubbs, Head, Environment and Sustainable Development, London Organising Committee for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, United Kingdom Mr Stubbs opened his presentation by outlining three important sustainability topic areas: (1) Sustainable Event Management; (2) Sustainable Sourcing; and (3) Sustainable Partners. He went on to explain several characteristics of a sustainable event and new approaches that LOCOG is developing to refl ect those characteristics, including a useful six-question template for sustainable sourcing. On the specifi c issue of Games sustainability, Mr Stubbs identifi ed temporary venue additions as the largest footprint producer during the Games (e.g. wood overlay on Olympic venues). By minimising these harmful additions, engaging with sponsors, and telling the sustainability story in an effective way, LOCOG aims to build upon Vancouver 2010’s sustainability successes. Mr Benjamin Warren, Director of Communications, Golf Environment Organisation, United Kingdom Mr Warren focused his presentation on how the GEO has used golf as a model for sustainability. He identifi ed three areas of particular interest: (1) facility management; (2) new development; and (3) events. Using the internet to proliferate knowledge and certifi cation practices, the GEO has successfully promoted an open dialogue on sustainability in the golfi ng world. Mr Warren used the upcoming 2010 Ryder Cup as an example of this policy at work, concentrating specifi cally on venue management, staging, practical actions like waste management, and message promotion through athlete ambassadors. Page 38 / 80
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