Redesign of a sailing boat class on the Route du Rhum: To register in the Vintage categories, very strict accessibility criteria have been defined, favouring older boats (launched before 2011) and requiring more recent boats to meet eco-design criteria.

To support the transition to low-emission mobility and to promote the use of electric vehicles (which emit twice as little GHG on average over their entire life cycle), we have made electric charging stations available directly on the event site.

While measuring our carbon footprint provides an essential overview to target our priority actions, managing our transformation relies on a strict decarbonization trajectory developed with Carbone 4. Inspired by the Paris Agreement, we are committed to reducing our emissions by one third for outdoor activities by 2030, and by half for sailing by 2034.

To reduce emissions related to travel during the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe 2022, we partnered with SNCF to deploy an incentive-based rail service, including customized schedules and preferential fares. Given its effectiveness, this low-carbon alternative for the general public will be offered again for the 2026 edition.

We advocate for better representation of female athletes through equitable media coverage and the implementation of full parity in race prize money. These structural commitments actively contribute to valuing women's performance appropriately.

Since mid-2021, we have been measuring the carbon footprint of all our events, using a methodology developed with the carbon accounting consultancy Carbone 4. This measurement allows us to quantify the different greenhouse gas flows of our events, and thus determine the priority decarbonization actions to be implemented.

We support the Les Extraordinaires association through a tailored support program combining visibility and fundraising. This partnership involves selling charity race bibs, providing a stand, and setting up a dedicated entertainment area along the course.

In addition to our reduction efforts, we have worked with Agoterra on local carbon offset programs in sustainable agriculture, with numerous co-benefits (improved water and air quality, etc.).
We apply the usual approach: calculate, reduce, avoid, offset.

To decarbonize the most famous of transatlantic races, we have officially banned the repatriation of sailboats by cargo ship in the notice of race for the 2026 Route du Rhum. This strong decision eliminates a highly polluting logistics operation by now imposing a return by sea.

At the Generali Geneva Marathon, we organize a half-marathon specifically for wheelchair racers. This official event guarantees them an excellent sporting experience on the same course as all other runners.

Thanks to the study of migratory routes by scientific experts, we have identified cetacean breeding sanctuaries and transformed them into exclusion zones. Directly integrated into skippers' navigation systems, these protected areas are mandatory for the fleet to avoid.

To limit the environmental impact of participant travel, we focus our communication campaigns exclusively on areas served by low-carbon transportation. This strategic choice of proximity allows us to build a predominantly local participant base.

Respect for Natura 2000 sites is subject to a rigorous Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process to guarantee the preservation of biodiversity. This scientific work involves the implementation of specific avoidance, mitigation, and monitoring measures. In addition, several dozen dedicated volunteers are mobilized to do everything possible to achieve the "zero degradation" objective.

Aware that a participant's carbon footprint increases with the distance traveled, we have chosen to stop sending re-registration newsletters to participants located outside of Europe. This deliberate limitation of our databases avoids encouraging long-distance international travel.

Accessibility by public transport is a key criterion integrated from the initial spatial design phase of our events. We collaborate with local transport operators to create seamless logistical loops directly linking train stations to competition venues.

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To accelerate the professionalization of female sailors, we have made strict gender parity mandatory on the Transat Paprec. This rule of a 100% mixed crew tangibly promotes women's access to the elite of offshore racing.

We created and funded a module on the Njuko platform that allows each runner to assess the carbon footprint of their journey and make a voluntary climate contribution. This tool was then made available to all other race organizers on the platform.

To actively combat food waste, all uneaten food stored in good hygienic and fresh conditions after our events is collected and redistributed. These donations of fresh and packaged products directly support local food aid organizations.

To reduce the carbon footprint associated with travel for our participants and spectators, we actively encourage shared mobility. We therefore regularly deploy dedicated carpooling platforms across the various editions of our events.

For all our outdoor races, we include a direct donation option during online registration. This simple process allows each participant to financially support a meaningful local charity.

We manage the material flows of our events by strictly applying the 3Rs method: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. In collaboration with specialized service providers, we ensure comprehensive sorting on our sites to maximize the recovery of each type of waste.

At our Geneva events, we collaborate with the Hospice général to make volunteering a real lever for integration and local professional insertion.

To make our villages accessible and welcoming for people particularly sensitive to hustle and bustle, we are creating secluded rest areas. These havens of calm offer an essential respite from the crowds and noise.

In collaboration with CIC, we took advantage of the historic route of The Transat CIC to showcase sailing-powered maritime transport. This initiative promotes a concrete low-carbon logistics alternative on a major North Atlantic trade route.

In collaboration with scientific experts from IFREMER, we design fun and educational materials for the general public and school groups. These kits help to democratize the importance of preserving marine ecosystems while explaining the world of offshore racing.

The environmental commitment of our events requires the active involvement of our public on the ground. We provide them with an eco-responsible visitor's guide compiling all the best practices to adopt, from sustainable mobility to waste management.

Pioneers in this area since 2023, we work closely with our sanitation provider to deploy Lapee female urinals at our events. This initiative guarantees true equality of comfort and drastically reduces waiting time for female participants before departure.

We are replacing all single-use containers in our food service areas (public bars, VIP areas, and staff meals). The systematic use of reusable or deposit-return tableware drastically reduces the volume of waste generated on site.

Thanks to our collaboration with Geneva Industrial Services (SIG), the Geneva Marathon became the first in the world in 2012 to eliminate individual water bottles at its aid stations. This pioneering system, relying exclusively on the local water supply network, has since been implemented at all of our events.

We impose a strict charter on all our food suppliers to limit the impact of our catering services. This set of specifications mandates the inclusion of plant-based alternatives and systematically prioritizes short supply chains or seasonal products.

In the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, two boats follow the skippers throughout the event for safety and media production (a lead boat, a sweep boat). The sweep boat has been replaced by a sailboat for several editions now.

We are completely rethinking the rewards given to participants to prioritize useful, durable items sourced from local producers. The medal ceremony is also made optional at the time of registration to avoid overproduction of materials.

We are transforming our races into platforms for those involved in ocean conservation, as seen in our collaborations with Surfrider Foundation and Ifremer.

In order to preserve the air quality of our villages and to avoid soil pollution, we are setting up strictly delimited smoking areas.

During the 20th edition of the Generali Geneva Marathon, we organized the conference "From Impact to Influence - When Running Becomes a Tool for the Planet." This Q&A session, moderated by the event's announcer Esther Coutin alongside Arthur Auboeuf, co-founder of Team for the Planet, helped to mobilize the running community around climate issues.

To initiate a discussion on inclusion in sport, we offered the Transat Paprec ecosystem a workshop dedicated to the Diversity Fresco. This focused exchange helps raise awareness among race participants and deconstruct cognitive biases.

The teams in charge of marking and securing our trails in natural environments travel using electric-assist bicycles.

In close collaboration with Geneva Industrial Services (SIG), we ensure a completely carbon-free energy supply at several of our sites. The villages and trails are exclusively connected to a local, renewable electricity grid.

To quickly raise public awareness about our villages, we offer activities based on the Climate Fresk quiz. This short format allows us to convey fundamental climate issues in a fun and accessible way, with the aim of encouraging people to participate in a "full" Climate Fresk workshop.