From the Olympics to F1: How Project Teams are Making Events More Sustainable
Project teams behind the biggest events must manage stakeholders and resources to deliver thrilling experiences. But there’s a growing focus on sustainability, too—making sure events mitigate negative impacts on the planet. We speak with project leaders making two major spectacles—the Paris Olympics and Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix—more sustainable.
Episode Overview
Project teams behind the biggest events must manage stakeholders and resources to deliver thrilling experiences. But there’s a growing focus on sustainability—making sure events mitigate negative impacts on the planet. We discuss this with:
Adriana Figueiredo, architect manager, Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris: Figueiredo explains how expectations for sustainability have increased since 2016 when she worked on the Rio Games. She also shares how she and her teams executed temporary infrastructure projects to help the Paris Games meet ambitious sustainability targets.
Danny Klima, PMP, PgMP, venue portfolio director, Ethara, Abu Dhabi: Klima discusses how sustainability has become a greater priority in the events and venue management sector, how he’s built buy-in for sustainability initiatives, and the projects his teams have delivered to make the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a more climate-friendly race.
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