From the Olympics to F1: How Project Teams are Making Events More Sustainable

Project teams behind the biggest events must manage stakeholders and resources to deliver thrilling experiences. But there’s a growing focus on sustainability, too—making sure events mitigate negative impacts on the planet. We speak with project leaders making two major spectacles—the Paris Olympics and Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix—more sustainable. Key themes [02:45] The Olympic and Paralympic Games’ growing focus on sustainability [05:57] Using temporary infrastructure at the Paris Olympics [15:03] How others can maximize sustainability in their projects [17:41] Building buy-in for sustainability initiatives in the events sector [21:59] Making the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix better for the planet—and fans [26:11] Managing stakeholders while keeping sustainability at the forefront [28:00] Ways to measure the success of sustainability-focused projects