About

Tucked away on the fjords of the south coast of Norway, Arendal’s main attraction in summer is of course the sea and the skerries landscape. The town was originally called the Venice of Scandinavia because it is built on seven tiny islands, with a network of canals surrounding it.

This environment is the perfect setting for perhaps the most spectacular powerboat event in the world and the largest annual outdoor sporting event in Norway with more than 100,000 spectators – the Norwegian Grand Prix (NGP). The event is also the premier occasion for Norway’s more than 45.000 members of various motor sporting events and clubs. The Class-1 series ranks the Norwegian Grand Prix as their highlight of every season.

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Strategy

The Norwegian Grand Prix’s vision is to make NGP the most environmental- and climate-friendly event in Norway, to be a driving force and an inspiration to Norwegian an international sports events, to be a champion of global climate neutral boat sport, and also take on the responsibility future generations expect and demand when it comes to protecting the environment.

Decision NGP took a decision in 2006 to become a Climate Neutral sports event with effect from 2007.

Method We have later decided to use the method described in UN’s guide to Climate Neutrality "Kick the Habit" for achieving climate neutrality which is based on the Green House Gas (GHG) protocol.

Process Responsible staff in NGP has been choosen to lead the process, and a consultant has been appointed to support the process.

Measuring emissions A first inventory of greenhouse gas emissions from NGP was carried out in 2007. All direct emissions as well as purchase of electricity (scope one and two) was included, as well as several activities defined in scope three, like emissions from air travel and hotel accommodation of teams.

Reducing emissions With basis in the 2007 inventory NGP is now setting targets for reducing the emissions in the years to come.

Offsetting remaining emissions using CDM projects approved by the UN
To offset the remaining emissions NGP used UN certified CERs Staying up to date NGP will continue with annual inventories of the carbon footprint, take measures to reduce it and offset the rest.

Informing and inspiring The Norwegian Grand Prix’s vision is to make NGP the most environmental- and climate-friendly sports event in Norway, to be a driving force and an inspiration to Norwegian an international sports events, to be a champion of global climate neutral boat sport, and also take on the responsibility future generations expect and demand when it comes to protecting the environment.
NGP is co-operating with UNEP’s sports and environment program.

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