Sustainability

Driven by our vision to build a better world through sport, we believe it is our responsibility to contribute to global sustainability efforts. In line with Olympic Agenda 2020+5, our aim is to minimise our footprint and maximise our positive influence across social, environmental and economic spheres.

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The IOC Sustainability Strategy

The IOC has adopted a holistic approach to sustainability, working across its three spheres of responsibility: as an organisation, as the owner of the Olympic Games and as the leader of the Olympic Movement. The IOC Sustainability Strategy covers five inter-related focus areas: infrastructure and natural sites, sourcing and resource management, mobility, workforce, and climate.

IOC Sustainability Reporting

  • IOC Sustainability Report - December 202112 Jul 2024 · 32 pages · pdf · 4.3 Mb
    IOC Sustainability Progress Update - November 201912 Jul 2024 · 12 pages · pdf · 2.2 Mb
    IOC Sustainability Report - Executive summary - October 201812 Jul 2024 · 8 pages · pdf · 4.1 Mb
    IOC Sustainability Report - Full version - October 201812 Jul 2024 · 119 pages · pdf · 24.1 Mb

IOC’S THREE SPHERES OF RESPONSIBILITY

IOC as an organisation

As an organisation, we want to lead by example on sustainability. Sustainability is a working principle for the IOC: when making decisions, we seek to maximise positive impact and minimise negative impact in the social, economic and environmental spheres.

IOC as owner of the Olympic Games

The IOC works hand in hand with the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games to ensure that sustainability is included in all aspects of the planning and delivery of the Olympic Games. Our aim is to reduce the Games’ footprint while maximising the lasting benefits the Games create for their hosts.

Host City Contract - Operational Requirements

The updated Host City Contract -Operational Requirements, published in July 2018, reflect outcomes of Olympic Agenda 2020 - The New Norm, which is a series of 118 measures that provides cities with increased flexibility in designing and delivering cost-effective, sustainable and legacy-enhancing Olympic and Paralympic Games.

See how sustainability has been integrated throughout the Operational Requirements.

Carbon Footprint Methodology for The Olympic Games

Launched at the UN Climate Change Summit COP24, this guide provides detailed guidance to the Organising Committees on how to measure the carbon footprint of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

IOC as leader of the Olympic Movement

As the leader of the Olympic Movement, the IOC uses its influence to encourage the broader Olympic Movement – including National Olympic Committees, International Sports Federations and athletes – to make sport more sustainable.

Other resources

  • IOC sustainability policy11 Apr 2024 · pdf · 49 kB
    IOC supplier code10 Jan 2022 · pdf · 146 kB
    Plastic Game Plan for Sport07 Jan 2022 · pdf · 9079 kB
    Olympic games guide on sustainable sourcing08 Apr 2019 · pdf · 3946 kB
    Sustainable sourcing guidelines for branding and signage materials03 May 2022 · pdf · 1302 kB
    Environmental impact evaluation of branding and signage solutions for events - Summary17 Mar 2021 · pdf · 1442 kB
    Environmental impact evaluation of branding and signage solutions for events - Full report17 Mar 2021 · pdf · 5761 kB