“This is more than goal-setting - this is game-changing.” - USGBC

PART 2: Additional measures related to specifically to sporting events

Objectives:  Setting event specific measures that will serve as a catalyst for change in important sectors of each local economy.

1. 1)Use of local labor should be a priority on infrastructure projects in order to limit the need for investment in new and/or temporary facilities.  Such lodging plan should also be designed and constructed using the most affordable Green Building techniques and be integrated into the local area so that it can serve as a tribute to the Brazilian worker and be a "Green" legacy for the local community. Not preparing for this could stress surrounding areas of construction sites and lead to significant growth in local "favelas", shantytowns (a serious problem in South Africa.)  Other side effects will include added pollution from long distance travel, increased traffic on roads, which will inevitably be going through repairs, and lost time and added costs related to worker tardiness. 
   

2. 2)A cleaner airplane fuel mix should be utilized during the months of the hosting of events in an effort to lower carbon emissions associated to air travel.  Airplane emissions are considered the largest pollution component related directly to global sporting events. Brazil’s large geography and distance to Europe, the United States and Asia present a significant challenge in this area. Specific measures targeted at cleaner air travel are necessary.  By 2013, we believe safe fuel mix alternatives will exist that can be utilized to diminish the impact of emissions related to this form of travel.
   

3. 3)Modern recycling and waste management programs for all host cities should be implemented to minimize waste and educate a large percentage of the population about recycling practices.  Efforts must begin immediately in major public spaces, schools, airports, other transport stations, hotels, hospitals and stadiums.
   

4. 4)A Local Renewable Energy Project dedicated specifically to the “Games” and utilizing the most appropriate local natural resources, should be built and in operation in each of the host cities by the opening of the event.  The energy produced by this project should supplement energy demand in stadiums during their operation through a Green Power contract: a utility purchase and exchange program.
   

5. 5)Clean powered buses & cars (non-fossil fuel based, preferably electric) should be used in transporting all event-related delegations and dignitaries, within each host city.
   

6. 6)Carbon off-setting tools for local initiatives (individual, corporate, or other) should be facilitated through an on-line Brazilian Carbon exchange.  This could help support and fund initiatives for carbon capture, reforestation, building efficiency, and launch new industries while solidifying the Carbon exchange market.

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