Sustainable Development
The Environment, a Priority for the Games
Active environmental awareness during the preparation and execution of the Games is a priority for the Host Society. This includes actions such as:
- Selecting venues to minimize travel distances
- Measuring, reducing, and offsetting our greenhouse gas emissions
- Reducing plastic and waste, using sorting stations
- Implementing circular economy practices and donating surplus food
- Excavation work to reduce the amount of snow required for sliding sports
- Responsible sourcing and prioritizing local suppliers
Social Cohesion Through Inclusion
We are creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are committed to reflecting the demographics of Quebec City within our team and among our volunteers, ensuring minority representation.
We aim to meet high standards of universal accessibility.
Health Through Sport
We will help establish programs introducing and encouraging participation in sports, in collaboration with the City of Quebec and other partners.
We promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
The 2027 Canada Games are proud to adhere to the Charter of Commitment to Eco-ResponsibleEvents issued by Québec Capitale Climat
Incorporate environmentalresponsibility from the onset ofevent planning
- Environmental sustainability plan adopted early in the eventplanning process
Reduce the event’s carbonfootprint
- Offer a carpooling platform for spectators through Allons Carpooling.
- Agreement with the RTC for athletes and volunteers
- Offsetting direct greenhouse gas emissions from the 2027 Canada Games with Carbone Québec.
Reduce waste and promote thecircular economy
- Installation of comprehensive recycling stations at venues
- Training on the principles of circular economy for staff
- Green teams to support with waste sorting at select venues
Promote more sustainable foodchoices
- Reduction of red meat on menus
- Prioritizing local and nutritious foods
- Donation of food surpluses to local organizations
Make responsible purchasingand partnership choices
- Responsible procurement
- Significant legacy of sports equipment after the Games
Promote inclusive, accessibleevents that generate positiveimpacts
- Projects to improve universal accessibility at venues
- Staff training on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Volunteers who reflect the demographics of Québec City
Measure, learn, and improve
- Comprehensive assessment of greenhouse gas emissions with Racing to Zero
- Final report featuring multiple environmental indicators