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Commission statement on Play Fair report and factory conditions

February 23, 2012

The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 today welcomes positive action but challenged LOCOG to explain delays in acting to prevent labour standards infringements in LOCOG merchandise. Following the release of the Playfair Campaign and the Trades …

Sustainable Games preparation review

Commission publishes sustainable Games preparations review

February 9, 2012

The Commission has published a review detailing what London 2012 organisers are doing to ensure sustainability standards are met during the Games-time period, and setting out recommendations where further work is needed.   The review, titled In Sight …

Commission statement on ticket-printing contract

February 7, 2012

It has been reported in the press that LOCOG has awarded the ticket-printing contract to the American company Weldon, Williams & Lick. The Commission is not involved in LOCOG’s procurement process, and was consequently not involved in …

Shaun McCarthy clarifies media inaccuracies re stadium wrap procurement

February 2, 2012

There is a great deal of inaccurate reporting surrounding Meredith Alexander’s decision to quit the Commission. We were sad to see her go but respected her decision. However, her resignation has sparked a media flurry that largely …