Sprinting to Cut Carbon: Lessons From the Paris Olympics

Ambitious sustainability goals can seem daunting, and leaders often don't know where to start or how to scale their efforts quickly. In this short video interview, learn how the 2024 Paris Olympics' director of sustainability, Georgina Grenon, took a collaborative approach to cutting carbon in half compared with recent Games' emissions. She offers actionable advice for other business leaders pursuing carbon-reduction efforts.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Paris 2024's Sustainability Challenge
01:40 Sustainability Goals and Challenges
02:38 Key Strategies for Decarbonization
04:48 Leveraging Partnerships for Sustainable Success
05:32 Three Essential Strategies for Ambitious Sustainability Goals
07:47 Financial and Carbon Budgets
09:03 Long-term Impact of Paris 2024's Green Initiatives
11:45 Resources for Further Learning
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