Government of Canada Contributions to 2010 Winter Games Sustainability

From venues to transportation to technology, the 2010 Winter Games are a showcase for Canadian innovation in sustainability.

We invite you to take an animated journey and explore with our guide a few of the sustainability features of the 2010 Winter Games. As your journey unfolds, learn more about how the Government of Canada was involved in helping deliver Games that are as green as possible.

Click here to watch a video file of the description of the Government of Canada supported green building innovations featured at the 2010 Winter Games.

Click here to watch a video file of the description of the Government of Canada supported sustainable technologies featured at the 2010 Winter Games.

Click here to download a Powerpoint presentation highlighting the Government of Canada’s contributions to the sustainability of the 2010 Winter Games.

Carbon Emissions

The Government of Canada commends VANOC on its commitment to environmental stewardship and impact reduction, and to achieving a carbon neutral 2010 Winter Games. We are pleased to be a partner supporting this outstanding effort.

When developing its carbon strategy, VANOC received advice on scope, carbon calculation methodology, offset quality standards and other technical information from Environment Canada.