--- title: "Swiss Olympic climate concept in Switzerland; Net Zero by 2030 for Swiss Olympic." sdDatePublished: "2026-07-30T13:43:00Z" source: "https://www.swissolympic.ch/dam/jcr:8039699d-700d-41d9-867d-981fcd2b51c1/260730_Klimakonzept_16_9_en.d60c1eabab160cdd2c4a71928e94c429.pdf" topics: - name: "global warming" identifier: "medtop:20000419" - name: "sport organisation" identifier: "medtop:20001125" - name: "sustainability" identifier: "medtop:20001374" - name: "environmental policy" identifier: "medtop:20000423" - name: "Olympic Games" identifier: "medtop:20001177" - name: "Paralympic Games" identifier: "medtop:20001178" locations: - "Switzerland" --- Swiss Olympic climate concept in Switzerland; Net Zero by 2030 for Swiss Olympic. For our sports ground of tomorrow Swiss Olympic climate concept As is the case in all areas of life, sport in Switzerland is greatly affected by global warming. Swiss Olympic is committed to ensuring that future athletes experience a healthy environment that is worth living in. The targeted result Swiss Olympic wants to use the radiant power of sport to become part of the solution for reducing global warming, and to adapt sport to the new conditions in the best way possible. We are, therefore, using our own steering and advisory role as an umbrella organisation for Swiss sport and as the National Olympic Committee of Switzerland to support Net Zero by 2050 in Switzerland and to achieve the 1.5-degree goal from the Paris Agreement. We are striving for net zero by 2030 for our own organisation. By signing the UNO “Sports for Climate Action Agreement”, we are com- mitted to starting the implementation of climate protection measures as well as reducing our own emissions. Sports for Climate Action Swiss Olympic strategy NET ZERO An ambitious match plan We are committet: measures are being implemented with a to- tal of eight strategic directions of impact and scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions are being considered. Climate policy Investing and financing Transparent communication and raising awareness Cooperation Reducing emissions Procurement and partnerships Future-orientated thinking Transforming the business model N e t Z e r o Climate policy » Positioning and agenda setting for environmental topics » Engagement at a higher level (IOC, ANOC etc.): demanding more climate protection and climate friendlier Olympic Games » The influence of Switzerland as an attractive location is used to improve sustainability in international associations » Collaboration will be engaged with political and civil society in- stitutions on climate and environmental topics Future-orientated thinking » Future-orientated thinking is given precedence over short-term profit and image to support a fair climate future for all athletes » The network around Swiss Olympic will enable Swiss sport to adapt effectively to climate change A proactive and long-term tactics for every move This is what we understand by the sphere of action for future-oriented thinking and climate policy Valuable allocation of resources for long-term success This is what we understand by investment & financing and transformation of the business model Investing & financing » Environmental criteria are enforced in finance flows and support systems in organised Swiss sport and in projects » Disincentives are identified and removed » Sustainable assets, pension funds and insurance Transforming the business model » Sustainability, climate protection and considerations for adaptation are included in all business decisions to help attain Switzerland’s emissions reduction pathway » All employees at Swiss Olympic support the implementation of the cli- mate concept » Swiss Olympic creates and promotes innovative instruments and net- works (for example: the project Schweizer Olympia Park) to achieve na- tional and international climate goals in sport » Work for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Switzerland 2038 (OPWS2038) is contributing to the transformation of the Olympic Games for sustainability and is speeding up the transformation of Swiss society for sustainability Team spirit and fair play in victory and defeat This is what we understand by transparent communication and raising awareness along with cooperation Transparent communication and raising awareness » There is a constant focus of communication on sustainability » Climate commitment, climate data and measures are disclosed » The reach of Swiss Olympic is used to inform and raise awareness effectively and systematically among target groups Cooperation » Member and partner organisations are aware of their foremost environmental effects and are taking effective measures to re- duce them » Competences and knowledge on the topic of ecological and climate friendly sport are being promoted among member and partner organisations as well as prospective sports specialists » Athletes are being empowered and supported to extend their own reach for their existing sustainability commitments Being an example from the start to the finish line This is what we understand by reducing emissions and procurement & partnerships Reducing emissions » Emissions reduction pathway and milestones are being achieved » Unavoidable residual emissions are being priced and fund climate protection and carbon sinks (Swiss Olympic Climate Fund and sustainable aviation fuels) » The efforts for reducing emissions are being institutionalised » Disincentives are being identified and removed » Focus: mobility, materials, own events and energy Procurement & partnerships » Carefully procured and recyclable products are preferred » Effective environmental engagement is an important criterion when selecting service providers and suppliers » The notion of sustainability is being integrated into the partnership contracts » Partnerships must meet the sustainability criteria of Swiss Olympic CO2 Emissions reduction pathway of the Swiss Olympic head office It is challenging to achieve net zero. We are taking responsibility for our residual emissions by making corresponding payments into the Swiss Olympic Climate Fund and we are working hard to continu- ally increase the proportion of carbon sink projects. Click here for our greenhouse gas balance and the associated methodology. The team strategy: net zero by 2030 t CO2e 276 263 235 130 -130 -51 51 36,7 t CO2e 2022 2023 2024 2025 2040 2030 2050 254 198 0 Climate Fund Transformation -8 % “Benefiting“ from new general conditions -6 % 20 % Residual emissions responsibility for flights via Climate Fund + reduction pathway not achieved Effective head office emissions Emissions according to the reduction pathway Climate Fund Emissions reduction projects Emissions brake -8 % The current score This is the current position: Together we will learn Try things out Innovate Observe Analyse Fail Improve Throw things away Celebrate Systematise Scale Pass on knowledge Overcome hurdles Adopt ideas Click here for the measures report