Sustainability

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are broadening the focus of sustainability beyond environmental stewardship to include social responsibility and economic opportunities in ways that produce lasting benefits for Canadians.

Sustainability is not just an objective for the 2010 Winter Games, many companies and governments have an interest in purchasing products and services from businesses that have a commitment to sustainability.

The following references can assist you in incorporating sustainable practices in your business, and help VANOC meet its sustainable commitment. When responding to bids, it is critical to think about how the product or service solution will help the purchasing organization, while meeting other terms such as on-time delivery, risk management and affordability.

• Winning Strategies for 2010
  The 2010 Commerce Centre delivers a 2.5-hour workshop that provides insight on how sustainability and partnerships give businesses a competitive edge. Topics include:
  
  • why 2010 winners use sustainability and partnerships;
  • what sustainability can do for the bottom line;
  • how to make small businesses sustainable;
  • who makes a good business partner; and
  • where to find business alliances.
• VANOC’s Commitment to Sustainability
  Sustainability is a critical objective to the 2010 Winter Games. It is one of the fundamental components of VANOC’s procurement process.
• Sustainability Programs (PDF)
  Learn why businesses should focus on sustainability and how they can get started.
• AGENDA 21
  In the course of conducting regular business activities, Agenda 21 suggests ways in how one can incorporate sustainability in their business practices.

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