The Paris 2024 Olympics made significant strides in sustainability and environmental friendliness.
Here are some key initiatives:
🌿 Emissions Reduction: The Games aimed to cut their carbon footprint by 50% compared to the London 2012 and Rio 2016 averages, aligning with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
🌿 Use of Existing and Temporary Venues: About 95% of the venues were either existing structures or temporary setups, minimizing the need for new construction.
🌿 Renewable Energy: The event utilized 100% renewable energy, including solar panels and batteries for venues not connected to the grid.
🌿 Sustainable Materials: The Aquatics Centre featured a solar panel roof, seats made from recycled plastic bottle caps, and bio-sourced materials like French wood.
🌿 Eco-Friendly Transportation: Public transport and clean energy solutions were promoted for Olympic fleet transportation.
🌿 Low Carbon Menus: The Games prioritized low carbon menus, focusing on dishes without meat to reduce the environmental impact.
These efforts collectively contributed to making the Paris 2024 Olympics one of the most environmentally friendly Games ever.
