RIO 2016 AND WORLDWIDE TOP PARTNER DOW ANNOUNCE THE MOST
COMPREHENSIVE CARBON PROGRAMME IN OLYMPIC GAMES HISTORY
WORLDWIDE TOP PARTNER DOW, THE OFFICIAL CHEMISTRY COMPANY OF
THE OLYMPIC GAMES, HAS BECOME THE OFFICIAL CARBON PARTNER OF THE RIO 2016
OLYMPIC GAMES, WITH THE GOAL OF MITIGATING THE DIRECT GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
FROM THE ORGANISATION AND HOSTING OF THE EVENT.
As the Official Carbon Partner of Rio 2016, Dow will
mitigate 500,000 tons of CO2 equivalents (CO2eq) through 3rd party-verified
emissions reductions. Dow and Rio 2016 will also work to generate an additional
1.5 million tons of CO2eq in climate benefits by 2026, addressing other
Games-related emissions.
“For Rio 2016, sustainability is an imperative, being
present from the early stages of preparation to the delivery and post-Games.
Responsibility for the management of our carbon emissions is a commitment from
the Games’ bid. Additionally, the technologies being implemented will create a
legacy for strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy,” said Tânia Braga, Head
of Sustainability for Rio 2016. “This is a big challenge, but I’m confident
that we’ll achieve our goals with the most comprehensive carbon mitigation
programme in the history of the Olympic Games.”
Worldwide Olympic Partner Dow becomes the first partner of
Rio 2016’s “Abraça [Embrace] Sustainability”, the programme developed by the Organising
Committee to promote and stage the Games with low environmental impact and a
positive social legacy.
“More than being the Official Chemistry Company of the
Olympic Games, Dow is a global leader in low-carbon technology solutions, which
makes Dow a natural fit as our partner in the ‘Abraça Sustainability’
platform,” says Renato Ciuchini, Chief Commercial Officer, Rio 2016. “The
guiding principle for ‘Abraça’ is to maximise sustainability within the Games.
Our actions should be good for the environment, good for people and good for
business. The partnership with Dow is fully aligned with our goals and
expectations, as it opens doors for different businesses and industries to
lower their carbon footprints and ultimately contribute to one of Rio 2016’s
key sustainability goals, which is the mitigation of its own emissions.”
Building on the expertise and success of the programme
implemented at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Dow designed a tailor-made
programme to address the technology needs for Brazil while generating climate
benefits for the mitigation of the carbon footprint of the Rio 2016 Olympic
Games.
“We are working with customers and partners across different
industry sectors to identify opportunities for the implementation of low-carbon
and energy efficient technologies in the region,” said Dr Nicoletta Piccolrovazzi, Global
Technology and Sustainability Director, Dow Olympic Operations. “We are looking
at areas such as food packaging, agriculture, industrial processes and the
building and construction sector to generate climate benefits and address the
Games’ direct emissions.”
“The Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games represent unique
opportunities to transform Rio de Janeiro through the infrastructure
improvements already taking shape within the city and its surroundings,” said
Sidney Levy, Chief Executive Officer of Rio 2016. “Beyond generating local
benefits, we want the benefits from the Games to be nationwide. Carbon is one
of the best examples of Abraça’s legacy for Brazil, as it brings technological
advancements to important areas of our country’s economy while mitigating the
Games’ GHG emissions.”
“We are honoured and proud to join Rio 2016 as the first
partner of the ‘Abraça Sustainability’ platform,” said George Hamilton, Vice
President, Dow Olympic Operations. “This is an additional proof of our
commitment, as the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Movement, to help
deliver higher-performing and more sustainable Games.”
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