OUR COMMITMENTS
A COMMITMENT TO ECO-RESPONSIBILITY
Ecology is now a priority, particularly in the sporting events sector. Faced with the urgent need to protect the environment, organizers must take concrete action. The Club des Sports de Val d’Isère is committed to making the Critérium de la Première Neige an eco-responsible event.
Our goal? Reduce ecological impact and maximize social impact by rethinking every stage of the organization.
COMBINING ECOLOGY AND HUMANITY
Transmission The Critérium de la Première Neige inspires younger generations to see sporting events as key players in ecological change.
Respect We put people and the environment first, promoting social inclusion and respect for nature.
Authenticity : We promote the region and its know-how through long-term partnerships with local players.
Emotion: We aim to offer unforgettable experiences while integrating environmentally-friendly practices, to combine pleasure and responsibility.
Sharing: Our events create a collective dynamic where everyone contributes to a more sustainable and united future.
THE ECO-MANIF AND FLOCON VERT LABELS
Since the 2022 edition, the Critérium de la Première Neige has received the eco-manif label, awarded by the region for its commitment to sustainability. This label guides our strategy and guides us in defining our eco-responsible actions.
As part of this dynamic, the Club des Sports de Val d’Isère is also committed to the “Flocon Vert” initiative, which mobilizes all local players to promote sustainable tourism development in the mountains.
By submitting a report, we are affirming our active role in this transition, reinforcing our commitment to continuous improvement.
SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR INITIATIVES
CATERING AND MANAGEMENT
– Partnership with Bivouacs certified ISO 20121
– 50% seasonal foods
– High-quality vegetarian meals
– Returnable, reusable, or recyclable tableware
– Generalized sorting across all spaces
– Dedicated signage adapted for sorting
– Reducing food waste
COMMUNICATION
– Communication media that are primarily paperless or reusable
– Printed on recycled or FSC/PEFC-certified paper.
– Durable signage designed to be reused
– Useful gifts made in France
– Competition filmed without a helicopter
– Eco-responsible involvement of sponsors/partners
– Sharing and communicating our CSR actions and their importance
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY
– 62% regional suppliers: 45% Savoie, 25% France, 13% Europe
– Green electricity contract for snow production
– Marquees with insulated partitions
– Removal of disposable carpets
– Use of existing toilets
– Electricity from the existing grid
– 100% renewable power supply for TV security
– Removal of all generators
MOBILITY, TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATION
– Free public transportation in Val d’Isère
– Setting up a carpooling platform
– Use of 100% electric vehicles for urban transport (minibuses and buses)
– Hotels in the village of Val d’Isère
– Expansion of the TGV INOUI Paris-Bourg Saint Maurice service for sustainable mobility
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
– Accessibility of the arrival site for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and disabilities (PSH)
– Financial accessibility of the event: prices have remained unchanged for several years
