- Achieving overall reduction of waste quantities across different activities
- Achieving significant reduction in travel impact due to Olympic Games locations
- Integrating sustainability into sourcing from TOP Partners and official licensees
- Lack of a dedicated Communications person to support collective reporting
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, International Olympic Committee (IOC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 46.1K tCO2e/year (2017). By scope: Scope 1: 973 tCO2e/year (2017); Scope 2: 1.4K tCO2e/year (2017); Scope 3: 43.8K tCO2e/year (2017). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
46.1K tCO2e/year (2017)
2017
Renewable Energy
90% (Lausanne)
of total energy
Waste
45t of non-recyclable office waste (Lausanne 2017), 87t of non-recyclable office waste (Lausanne 2016)
2017
Energy Use
22.3M MJ/year (2017)
2017
📊 Emissions by Scope (2017)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 973 tCO2e/year (2017) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tCO2e/year (2017) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 43.8K tCO2e/year (2017) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Olympic House on track to achieve LEED, Minergie-P, and SNBS certifications
- Energy saving works conducted in Madrid, ISO 50001 and LEED certifications achieved
- Initial actions implemented to improve waste monitoring and reduce waste quantities
- Policy changes and awareness-raising actions implemented to reduce travel impact
- 97% of materials from the former building reused or recycled for Olympic House
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 40% per meal between 2017 and 2020 (catering)
- Reduce finished product packaging and disposable tableware by 20% per meal between 2017 and 2020 (catering)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2020
- ISO 20121 certification for corporate events by 2020
🔭 Long-term
- The IOC to be a role model in sustainability
- To ensure the Olympic Games are at the forefront in the field of sustainability
- To inspire and assist Olympic Movement stakeholders in developing sustainable sport worldwide
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
infrastructure and natural sitessourcing and resource managementmobilityworkforceclimate