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The Great Run Company
2024 Environmental Report
What Went Well
We changed the material type of all finisher bags and medal lanyards to more sustainable materials.
from the 2024 Great North 10k, saved an estimated 300kg of CO₂e emissions Removing all plastic water bottles
Our permanent staff completed “Carbon Literacy Training for the Sports industry”, aimed at assessing everyday activities and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions on an individual, community and organisational basis.
was saved by removing foil blankets from all events (except GNR) 7492kg CO2e
We removed finisher bags from the Great North Swim and Great Birmingham Run
Engagement with Bristol City Council and Manchester City Council for Green Events Code of Practice (GECOP) – Pre and post event evaluations concluded.
We saw an increase in Finisher’s T-shirt Ops out by all participants T-shirt Opt Out
Our staff volunteered at Gibside to help with woodland management
responses from our end of year participant engagement survey 9,490
responses from PEQ questionnaire. (compared with 13,369 *which included the Great South Run) 12,149
2nd year partnership with Jog on with unwanted shoes being re distributed to partners across the UK
We introduced Wattsun power packs at our events to reduce the need for other temporary power provision.
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