Green Event
Ski World Cup Gurgl as a green pilot project in ski sports – The topics of sustainability and regionality are very important to us locals here in Ötztal. We live and love winter and our nature, which is exactly why we want to set the best example in ski sports. As a partner of Green Event Austria, we would like to gather experience and subsequently provide best practice examples and suggestions also for other organizers. Because sustainability is also possible in skiing. You can read about the specific measures we are implementing at the Gurgl Ski World Cup here.
Mobility
- Public transport by train and bus or carpooling is strongly recommended
- The public bus runs through Ötztal every 30 minutes
- Shuttles for visitors to the event area so that the car can stay at the accommodation as well as shuttles from public bus stops to the event
- Event & press team travels by train/bus or carpooling
- Tip: Use the Ummadum app and track your sustainable journey! It is important that you are part of the Ski World Cup Gurgl Community.
Resources
- Heat supply for Top Mountain Crosspoint in the finish area with biomass and 100% renewable electricity from Austria
- Hochgurglbahn gondola is powered by 100% green electricity
- ORF broadcast vans & sales stands are powered by 100% renewable electricity
- No diesel generators are used
- Digital first: we make sure to use as little paper as possible and work mainly with QR codes and links
Regional foods
- Mainly regional ingredients from local producers
- For example, local Ötztal fish (Ötztaler Quellfisch)
- For example, Tirolean beef or veal (Almrind or Jahrling)
- For example, other meat products from local butchers
- Offering vegan & vegetarian dishes in all areas (event area, VIP zones, Gurgl Carat, ...)
Waste
- Avoiding waste by using reusable containers and cups
- Waste separation taking into account the regional waste system in the spectator & backstage areas
- Cup deposit system in order to motivate visitors to return the cups
Our partners
Pulling together – also our partners take care of the environment with us:
- Green Location eco-label for Gurgl Carat Congress & Event Center
- Green producing according to ORF eco-label standards
- And of course YOU. Help us implement our green measures!
One of Austria’s most environmental-friendly sporting event
The green pilot project in alpine ski racing was a complete success and has now even been awarded a prize. In the Austria-wide competition "Win Sustainably!", the Gurgl Ski World Cup was chosen as the winner in the "Sports Events" category among 127 events. The 2023 slalom in Gurgl was the first Ski World Cup race in Austria to take place under the Green Events Austria label. The main intention was to gather experience in Ötztal and thus provide inspiration for other World Cup venues. Now the joy is all the greater of being honored already for the first edition. In 2024, the overall measures will be fine-tuned and further expanded.
"Initially, we had great respect for holding the World Cup as a green event. Thanks to our optimal valley-wide infrastructure, the effort was still manageable. The current award confirms the effort and work of everyone involved as well as the path we have taken." ‒ Alban Scheiber