Good points, and areas for improvement. The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has published the detailed report of the The very first Loop One festival, which took place last autumn in Munich. A 22-page document that summarizes the event in terms of environmental, social and economic sustainability.
First point: measuring the impact. The festival's carbon footprint is estimated at 2.803 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, and Spectator travel accounts for 93% of emissions68,000 fans attended over two days: 32,6% via public transport, 42,8% by car, and 1,4% by plane. It's worth noting that the festival succeeded in attracting a broad audience: 33,5% of attendees had less than 20 kilometers to travel, but 34,9% traveled between 20 and 200 kilometers, and 29,3% between 200 and 800 kilometers.
Of the 38 food stalls, all offered at least one vegetarian/vegan dishand four were entirely vegetarian/vegan. A deposit system was in place to reuse dishes and cups, and limit waste. Similarly, spectators were encouraged to bring their own water bottles and use the two water fountains provided.
On the other hand, " no recycling system The system intended for spectators could not be implemented at Olympiapark due to time constraints, and it was not possible to organize independent selective waste collection., points out the report. For the next edition, we will study the implementation of dedicated recycling bins with the support of a partner specializing in waste management. »
Another area for improvement: the IBU will strive, starting this year, from " prioritize local service providers more systematically and apply stricter sustainability criteria for hotels and suppliers Visitors awarded a satisfaction rating of 71/100 regarding the sustainable development measures implemented during the festival. All aspects related to sustainable development – particularly transport and mobility options – were rated better than expected, demonstrating visitors' appreciation for IBU's commitment to designing a sustainable event. "The report welcomes this.
