Recommendation
Make plans for implementation of a Games-time LEZ available after the Beijing Games.
History
Status at 31 Mar 2013
Complete
Status at 01 Oct 2012
Complete
Status at 31 Mar 2012
Complete
Plans for a Games-time Low Emission Venues were published in the 3rd edition of the Sustainable Sourcing Code. For vehicles, this will just involve meeting the London LEZ in some cases. In other cases it may require vehicles to be of a higher standard, such as with minibuses (effectively Euro IV instead of III). It will also cover all vehicles, including cars which the London scheme has no plans to do. Enforcement is likely to be on age as a proxy for emissions standard to make enforcement easier. LOCOG announced in the 2012 Sustainability report that the temporary generator supplier will install new filters to ensure emissions will exceed current emissions standards. Complete
Status at 31 Dec 2011
Complete
Status at 30 Sep 2011
Complete
Status at 30 Jun 2011
Complete
The Games Low-Emission Venues Emissions Standards were published as part of the 3rd edition of the Sustainable Sourcing Code in July 2011. Complete
Status at 31 Dec 2010
Progress Made
Plans for a Games-time Low Emission Venues are being finalised. For vehicles, this will just involve meeting the London LEZ in some cases. In other cases it may require vehicles to be of a higher standard, such as with minibuses (effectively Euro IV instead of III). It will also cover all vehicles, including cars which the London scheme has no plans to do. Enforcement is likely to be on age as a proxy for emissions standard to make enforcement easier. LOCOG are also working with their temporary generator supplier on new generators emissions controls that will meet exceed current emissions standards. Progress made
Status at 30 Sep 2010
Progress Made
Status at 30 Jun 2010
Progress Made
Status at 31 Dec 2009
Progress Made
Plans for a Games-time LEZ are in development. Progress made