Professional cycling racing has relied heavily on transport methods that are not environmentally friendly, but recent initiatives focus on reducing carbon footprints. ASO, the Tour de France organizer, is striving to meet the UN's Paris Agreement target of a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. From 2013 to 2021, CO2 emissions declined by 37% and reached 40% currently. Efforts include promoting sustainable travel options for spectators, such as special trains and a carpooling platform, which support greener travel for viewers attending the event.
ASO is aiming for the Tour to meet the UN's Paris Agreement goal of reducing carbon footprints by 50% by 2030, with the race seemingly on track.
Between 2013 and 2021, the race reduced its CO2 emissions by 37%, with ASO corporate social responsibility and coordination manager Karine Bozzacchi confirming the figure is now at 40%.
The reduction is an incredible signal, said Maël Besson, an expert in the ecological transition of sport, noting that organisers of major events like the Tour shape benchmarks.
ASO is encouraging spectators to travel to the race using sustainable transport methods, having launched a campaign named 'Come in Green Mode'.
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