The IBU has published its Sustainability Report 2024 and Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP).
The IBU Sustainability Report 202 details the far-reaching initiatives undertaken in 2024 under the framework of the IBU Sustainability Strategy 2020-2030.To complement this strategy and to support the IBU’s climate goals, including reducing the sports emissions by 50% and reaching net-zero emissions by 2040, the newly published CTAP sets out a plan to ensure that biathlon remains a sustainable and environmentally responsible sport for future generations.
Among the initiatives described in the 2024 report is the outcome of the first year of implementation of the Sustainability Charter for Organising Committees. A total of 14 OCs, predominantly World Cup and World Championships hosts, signed up to the voluntary Charter. Of the signatories, 64% had a sustainability plan in writing, 79% have waste management strategies, 50% provide sustainability training and 93% of venues ensure accessible transport.
Another success reported is the ongoing work of the IBU Snow Network in enhancing sustainable snow management practices at IBU venues. Since the network was launched four years ago, and thanks to the sharing of best practice to learn from each other and grow efficiencies, venues have needed on average 2,600m3 less snow per year.
These initiatives among many others have seen the IBU’s granted international recognition. Notably, the IBU received the Commended distinction at the 2024 IOC Climate Action Awards for its ground-breaking efforts in collaboration with broadcasters to measure and reduce carbon footprints.
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