How the 2024 Paris Olympics Fast-Tracked Decarbonization

Pursuing decarbonization goals can feel like a frustratingly slow marathon with hidden curves. But leaders can learn by observing “sprinters” running on the same track they are. The fast-paced decarbonization effort by the sustainability team of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics is illuminating. As they raced to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half compared with recent Games, the team had to learn on the fly. Here are key takeaways for organizations on their own sustainability journeys.