OUR COMMITMENTS
Environmental Commitment
Environmental sustainability is now a priority, particularly in the world of sporting events. Faced with the urgency of climate challenges, event organizers must take concrete action. The Val d’Isère Sports Club is committed to making the Critérium de la Première Neige an eco-responsible event.
Our goal? To reduce our environmental impact and maximize our social impact by rethinking every stage of the organization process.
Combining Environmental Responsibility and People
Transmission: The Critérium de la Première Neige inspires younger generations to see sporting events as key players in driving ecological change.
Respect: We place people and the environment at the heart of our approach by promoting social inclusion and respect for nature.
Authenticity: We showcase our region and its expertise through long-term partnerships with local stakeholders.
Emotion: We aim to create unforgettable experiences while integrating environmentally responsible practices, combining enjoyment with responsibility.
Sharing: Our events foster a collective spirit where everyone contributes to a more sustainable and united future.
Eco-Event Label and Flocon Vert Certification
Since the 2022 edition, the Critérium de la Première Neige has been awarded the Eco-Event label by the region in recognition of its commitment to sustainability. This label guides our strategy and helps us define and implement our eco-responsible actions.
As part of this commitment, the Val d’Isère Sports Club is also taking part in the Flocon Vert initiative, which brings together all local stakeholders to promote sustainable tourism development in the mountains. By submitting a report, we reaffirm our active role in this transition and strengthen our commitment to continuous improvement.
Some examples of our initiatives
Catering and Management
- Partnership with Bivouacs, ISO 20121 certified
- 50% seasonal food products
- High-quality vegetarian meals
- Reusable, returnable or recyclable tableware
- Waste sorting available throughout all areas
- Dedicated and adapted waste sorting signage
- Food waste reduction measures
Communication
- Communication materials are mostly digital or reusable
- Printing on recycled or FSC/PEFC-certified paper
- Long-lasting signage designed for reuse
- Useful gifts made in France
- Competition coverage without helicopters
- Eco-responsible involvement of sponsors and partners
- Sharing and promoting our CSR initiatives and their importance
Infrastructure and Energy
- 62% regional suppliers: 45% from Savoie, 25% from France, 13% from Europe
- Green electricity contract for snow production
- Marquees equipped with insulated walls
- Removal of disposable carpets
- Use of existing toilets
- Use of the existing electricity grid
- 100% renewable electricity generator for TV broadcasting safety systems
- Removal of all diesel generators
Mobility, Transport and Accommodation
- Free public transport within Val d’Isère
- Implementation of a carpooling platform
- Use of 100% electric vehicles for local transportation (minibuses and buses)
- Hotels located within the village of Val d’Isère
- Strengthening of the TGV INOUI Paris–Bourg-Saint-Maurice service to promote sustainable mobility
Diversity and Inclusion
- Accessibility of the finish area for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and people with disabilities
- Financial accessibility of the event: ticket prices have remained unchanged for several years
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