New sporting venues are generally being built to some level "greenness". For example some of the nine host cities for South Africa's first World Cup have built new stadiums that feature natural ventilation, rain water capture and energy efficiency, however they are struggling to find ways to offset the amount of carbon emissions that will be generated by the actual tournament.
There are many steps to hosting a sporting event and even more hurdles to jump if you are attempting to run a "carbon neutral" event. Many event organizers are waiting too long to establish a "green" plan. If an event is using an existing venue, contracting an energy audit or developing an environmental compliance plan are the first steps. Making sustainability a part of the event from the beginning will help the venue not only put on a great event but a great "green" event.
Sustainable business strategies need to be formulated with all the stakeholders input. By putting off the inclusion of sustainable solutions diminishes their importance to the event. If you want a green event be a green event from the beginning, not just an after thought.
There are many steps to hosting a sporting event and even more hurdles to jump if you are attempting to run a "carbon neutral" event. Many event organizers are waiting too long to establish a "green" plan. If an event is using an existing venue, contracting an energy audit or developing an environmental compliance plan are the first steps. Making sustainability a part of the event from the beginning will help the venue not only put on a great event but a great "green" event.
Sustainable business strategies need to be formulated with all the stakeholders input. By putting off the inclusion of sustainable solutions diminishes their importance to the event. If you want a green event be a green event from the beginning, not just an after thought.
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