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Commission publishes Beyond 2012 – Outcomes Report

March 20, 2013

In January 2013 the Commission held a series of roundtables to unlock new thinking in addressing important issues arising from 2012 programme. The Beyond 2012 Initiative aimed to address these challenges in an open and collaborative manner, …

Institution for Environmental Sciences publishes special CSL journal edition

The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 (CSL) and the Institution for Environmental Sciences (IES) have worked in partnership to produce a special edition of a journal dedicated to the sustainability of the London 2012 Olympic and …

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Commission launches final report – Making a Difference

The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 (CSL) has today published its final report, which looks at the sustainability achievements of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and whether these successes can be replicated in the …

Independent Evaluation report on the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012

March 19, 2013

In November 2012, the Commission procured CAG Consultants to undertake an independent evaluation of the Commission following discussions with 2012 Key Stakeholders including the GLA, DCMS, LOCOG and LLDC. The project was completed in mid-March 2013. To …

Commission statement on BP Target Neutral programme at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Commission has completed its assurance of BP’s Target Neutral Programme. BP was appointed by London 2012 as the Olympic and Paralympic Games offset partner for official travel. In addition, BP established a voluntary programme which offered …

LOCOG publish sustainability learning legacy documents

January 31, 2013

LOCOG has published a series of learning legacy documents related to sustainability. This series of micro reports and case studies can be found on the London 2012 Learning Legacy website via the following link: http://learninglegacy.independent.gov.uk/index.php The Commission …

Commission assurance statement on final London 2012 sustainability report

December 12, 2012

London 2012 has published their final report concerning the sustainability of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Commission has provided an assurance statement which is contained in the report, and can be read in full …

Commission publishes Post-Games Report

November 14, 2012

The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 has published its in-depth review into whether the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games truly delivered the promised levels of sustainability. The post-Games report, entitled London 2012 – From Vision …

Commission statement on allegations of excessive food waste

September 13, 2012

On 31st August 2012 the Commission received allegations from BBC London News that catering staff were being asked to throw away excessive quantities of food immediately after cooking at the athletes catering facility at Royal Holloway village, …

Commission interim statement on alleged non-compliance with London 2012 waste policies by caterer ARAMARK Limited

September 6, 2012

The Commission has been informed of allegations concerning waste performance at Royal Holloway, the London 2012 village for athletes performing at Eton Dorney. The allegations were brought to the Commission’s attention by BBC London, which has broadcast what …