Reducing the carbon footprint of spectator and team travel at the University of British Columbia's varsity sports events |
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| Institution: | 1. University of British Columbia, School of Kinesiology, 210-6081 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1;2. University of British Columbia, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1;1. Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway;2. University of Ottawa, Canada;3. University of Chester, UK;1. School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China;2. Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China;3. School of Finance and Economics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China;4. Initiative for College of Humanities'' Research and Education(CORE), College of Humanities, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, South Korea.;1. Department of Kinesiology, East Carolina University, 152 Minges Coliseum, Greenville, NC 27858, United States;2. Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States |
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| Abstract: | The carbon footprint of spectator and team travel was analyzed at small-scale varsity sports events held at the University of British Columbia. Sport management literature suggests a need for quantitative environmental impact studies of events, in particular to seek out transport footprint reduction opportunities. This study applies a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)-based approach to increase methodological rigour and transparency. We analyze travel patterns of spectators and teams and put forward several scenarios for impact reduction. Results show that UBC spectators had a smaller footprint than teams on a per person basis but a larger overall carbon footprint. Although only 4% of the spectators travelled by air, this constituted 52% of total spectator impact. We find the biggest opportunities for footprint reductions by spectators and teams alike are strategies that (a) reduce long-distance air travel, (b) increase vehicle occupancy rates, and (c) encourage low-emission travel mode choices. |
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| Keywords: | Sport Events Carbon footprint Life cycle assessment Travel |
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