Sustainable Practices for the 2024 Olympics

In preparation for the 2024 Olympics, Paris set ambitious sustainability goals, aspiring to half the carbon footprint compared to previous Olympic Games. The use of existing venues rather than constructing new ones was a central strategy to avoid the pitfalls of 'white elephant' structures, which often become costly liabilities post-event. The city also emphasized sustainable materials for infrastructure and aimed to double plant-based food offerings at the games, sourcing 80% of ingredients locally to lessen transport-related emissions. These measures are seen not only as efforts to promote environmental responsibility but also as ways to economically benefit the city, with potential earnings estimated at 10 billion euros and job creation for 250,000 people.