Sustainability

""Our definition of sustainability means managing the social, economic and environmental impacts and opportunities of our events to produce lasting benefits, locally and globally"" - Neil McKinnon, CEO & Co-Founder - GranFondo Canada

Sustainability

Creating a more sustainabe community is a top priority for GranFondo Canada and the RBC GranFondo Whistler. GranFondo Canada partnered with the Whistler Centre for Sustainability for guidance in the reduction of our environmental impact. With the Centre's counseling, we have adopted the Canadian Standards Association requirements (CSA) and guidelines for sustainable events, to which we aim to achieve by 2020.

Our Goals

  1. All of our suppliers, partners and sponsors have a proven commitment to sustainable practices, and are local where possible
  2. Our events create a positive impact in each community we start, touch and finish in
  3. Our events use materials efficiently and are zero 'waste to landfill'
  4. We use only sustainable energy sources and modes for all our transport needs
  5. All toxic materials have been replaced with alternatives or are recycled/refused in tight technical cycles

 

Whistler Centre for Sustainability