Sustainability
Our Vision
The 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships will be an unforgettable sporting event that will set standards in social integration and equality, increase the popularity of cycling as a sustainable means of sport and transport and promote Zurich as an attractive cycling region.
Our sustainability concept is based on our vision and on the NIV guidelines (Sustainability & Innovation = Legacy) of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. It is orientated towards the sustainability dimensions of environment, society, economy and management.
Goals
We integrate the four dimensions of sustainability into all areas of the event and its lasting accompanying measures (legacy projects). We drive innovative ideas and leave a positive legacy.
ENVIRONMENT
Mobility
- We promote the bicycle as a means of sport and transport.
- We are establishing Zurich as an ambassador for cycling in everyday life and thus contributing to Zurich’s climate goals.
Climate and environmental protection
- We protect the ecosystem as far as we can and use existing and reusable infrastructure wherever possible.
- We focus on renewable energies and energy efficiency.
Waste management
- We do not use any non-essential materials and favour systematic recycling.
Materials & Products
- We produce as much as necessary, as little as possible and observe the principle of the circular economy
- We focus on local suppliers, regional products and an attractive veggie range.
Economy
Tourism & location promotion
- We are strengthening Zurich’s image as a (cycling) tourism destination, business and knowledge centre.
- We inspire our guests with our hospitality and celebrate Zurich with Sechseläutenplatz and the fan zones as a vibrant centre.
Involvement of SMEs
- We create a platform for the involvement and participation of interested regional SMEs and favour regional and local providers.
Management
Ethics & Integrity
- We act ethically and with integrity in compliance with legal requirements
Transparency & disclosure
- We review, evaluate and publicise the impact of the event on the environment, society and the economy.
Society
Inclusion & diversity
- We are setting new standards in social inclusion and equality at major sporting events in Switzerland.
- We raise awareness of para-sport and campaign for its integration.
Sports & health promotion
- We are creating an international sporting event that inspires and brings cycling to the people.
Social commitment
- We offer Zurich an unforgettable cycling festival that is as accessible as possible and supported by the population.
Implementation
Protecting the climate and the environment
- Utilisation of renewable energies
- Increasing energy efficiency
- Utilisation of existing infrastructures
- Protecting the ecosystem
Tourism promotion
- Development of attractive offers for longer stays in combination with cycling
- Legacy project Zurich Rides
Management systems
- Strategic & operational support
- Analyses & reports
Beacon
Integration of volunteers with disabilities
Inclusion & Diversity
- Promoting para-cycling
- Creating an offer for the whole cycling family
- Use of inclusive language
Mobility
- Minimising the use of cars
- Focus on sustainable event travel by bike or public transport (combined tickets)
- Use of cargo bikes
Location promotion
- Visualisation of attractive university projects
- Legacy project Zurich Rides, Veloforum etc.
Beacon
Drafting a charter
Beacon
Promote local event travel by bike
Sports& Health Promotion
- Promotion of cycling & junior sports
- Integration of schools
- Legacy projects such as Züri Velo Cup, Zäme ufs Velo, Cycle on Zurich, Zurich Rides, Trail-centers
Waste Management
- Well thought-out waste management:
- Reduction of food waste
- Implementation of reusable crockery
- Promotion of public drinking water
INVOLVEMENT SME
- Involvement of local SMEs and service providers during Zurich 2024
beacon
Ensure a barrier-free event experience with hosted areas
Beacon
Offer a tasty veggie range of food
Social Commitment
- Involvement of neighbourhood associations, businesses and communities along the route
- Cooperation with non-profit organisations
Materials & Products
- Use of sustainable reusable materials
- Sustainable procurement of regional, seasonal and certified products
Sustainability Charter
Here you will find the charter signed by all board members of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships Zurich Association (Cycling World Championships 2023 Association).
ISO-Norm 20121
Zürich 2024 is implementing the ISO 20121 standard for sustainable event management in its sustainability efforts.
Sustainability-Reporting
We review, assess, and publish the event’s impact on the environment, society, and economy. We measure the ecological footprint using the platform of ‘acting responsibly’ for sustainable event management. The value creation analysis is carried out by EBP Switzerland AG in collaboration with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Zurich 2024 Family
Host Partners
Main Partners
Official Partners
Official Suppliers
Media Partners
Institutional Partners
Main Charity Partner
Host Broadcaster
