VANOC celebrates leading examples of innovation in sustainability with the launch of the Vancouver 2010 Sustainability Star program. The program recognizes initiatives by Games partners, sponsors and VANOC that demonstrate positive and measurable social, economic and environmental impacts. To learn more, read about our “Star Studded Games”.
The stars are grouped alphabetically by their chief benefit, be it environmental, social or economic; however, overlap between benefits exists in many cases.
Vancouver 2010 Sustainability Star recipients: 1-15 of 42 items
BC Hydrogen Highway
The BC Hydrogen Highway is an intra-government industry initiative showcasing hydrogen and fuel-cell technology such as fuel-cell vehicles, fueling stations and demonstration sites. Collaboration exists between administrations in Whistler, Victoria and the Lower Mainland, and at Vancouver International Airport. Partners include the Province of British Columbia, Natural Resources Canada , the Resort Municipality of Whistler, the District of West Vancouver, Port Metro Vancouver, General Motors of Canada, BC Hydro and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). >>>
BC Hydro - “Power the Games: Save Like a Champion” Outreach
BC Hydro’s outreach team tours the province this year to show British Columbians how they can contribute to a green Games legacy. With the Save like a Champion program, BC Hydro is challenging 210,000 people to join Team Power Smart by 2010 to set and achieve a 10 per cent conservation target. If this challenge is met, the electricity saved would be equivalent to the amount of electricity required to power 27 days of competition at the 2010 Winter Games. >>>
BC Hydro’s Green Energy Innovations
BC Hydro’s Green Energy Innovations project supplies clean power to the 2010 Winter Games, including hydroelectricity, to replace a significant number of diesel generators. >>>
Bell’s contribution to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC)
Bell Canada’s $3 million contribution to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) enabled a unique collaboration between the peoples of the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations, and helped to create a lasting legacy for all the people of British Columbia. >>>
Bell’s IP and Wireless Networks
Bell Canada’s IP and Wireless Networks created for the 2010 Winter Games have generated environmental, social and economic benefits for the region. The implementation of 285 km of fibre-optics for the Games, in and between Vancouver and Whistler, has exceeded industry standards. >>>
Bell Vancouver Agreement Donation
As part of Bell’s commitment to VANOC and the Games, Bell donated $1.5 million to the Vancouver Agreement. Together with the federal, provincial and municipal governments, Bell’s financial commitment has been dedicated to the economic revitalization of the Downtown Eastside. >>>
Birks & Mayors Sustainability Purchasing
Inspired by VANOC’s Buy Smart Program, Birks developed and systematically deployed its own sustainability purchasing (ethical sourcing) program. Among the program’s features is a Supplier Code of Conduct, which ensures safe and fair labour practices. Currently, all of Birks’s Vancouver 2010 merchandise is made in North America, the majority sourced and manufactured in Canada. >>>
Bombardier and VANOC Torch Footprint Reduction
Bombardier partnered with VANOC to design and manufacture an Olympic torch with a minimal environmental footprint. Ninety per cent of the materials used in torch production, including the sheet molding compound, were selected for their recyclability. The combustion system minimizes greenhouse gas emissions and both the aluminum from the cylinders and remaining fuel will be recycled. The torch is designed and assembled in Canada. >>>
Buy Smart Sustainable Procurement - VANOC and 2010 Commerce Centre
The Buy Smart program, run by VANOC and the Province of British Columbia’s 2010 Commerce Centre, uses the purchasing power of the Games to support ethical sourcing and enhance the social, environmental and economic performance of the Games and the Games supply chain. >>>
Canadian Pacific Locomotives
Canadian Pacific will be using 20 GE Evolution(R) Series locomotives to move Games equipment and goods by train. These locomotives emit 42 per cent fewer nitrogen oxides, and 67 per cent less particulate matter, than existing locomotives. The locomotives are equipped with automatic engine start/stop devices to help reduce carbon emissions. On average, each train reduces the associated emissions of approximately 280 trucks from our highways. >>>
City of Vancouver Host City Transportation Plan
The City of Vancouver’s Host City Transportation Plan was developed to ensure sustainable and efficient transportation for residents, businesses, visitors and Olympic operations during the 2010 Games. The plan includes dedicated pedestrian corridors, temporary secure bike parking, Olympic lanes and free streetcar transportation between Granville Island and the Canada Line Olympic Village Station. >>>
Coca-Cola’s carbon footprint and offset program
Coca-Cola’s carbon footprint and offset program for the Games is a comprehensive initiative focused on smart transportation planning for the Olympic Torch Relay, the use of hybrid vehicles and energy efficient cold-drink equipment, and outfitting staff with uniforms made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, a type of plastic. Remaining emissions will be offset through recognized international Gold standard projects. >>>
Coca-Cola’s Sogo Active
Coca-Cola’s Sogo Active is a national “active living” program that will award over 1,000 torchbearer spots in the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay to teenagers who demonstrate a commitment to adopting an active lifestyle. The $5 million, five-year initiative is new to the Games and involves unique partners such as ParticipACTION and various experts across the country. >>>
Coca-Cola’s waste diversion program
Coca-Cola’s waste diversion program — a significant commitment by a worldwide partner for the Games will ensure 95 per cent of waste materials will be diverted from landfills during the 2010 Winter Games. Recyclables, including shrink wrap and cardboard trays, will be returned to a recycling centre in Richmond, British Columbia, and 100 per cent of the plastic, single-serve beverage bottles consumed in Games venues will be collected and recycled. >>>
Dow Canada Insulation Products
Dow Canada is helping VANOC achieve its goal of hosting carbon-neutral Games by providing energy efficient insulation materials. Dow’s products provide leading economic and environmental benefits, which include long-term energy conservation and cost savings as well as optimal ice and indoor environments for athletes and spectators. >>>
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