ESPN has announced that its annual awards show, the ESPYs, will be carbon neutral and achieve zero waste-to-landfill for the fifth and sixth consecutive years, respectively.
To achieve carbon neutrality, the sports network says it will apply energy conservation strategies to minimize the use of fossil fuels and prevent pollution. After reducing energy consumption wherever possible through special applications, the remaining greenhouse gas emissions will be mitigated through carbon offsets.
Some carbon reduction strategies include:
· Solar power to be used on red carpet, press center, golf course.
· Multi-passenger vehicles instead of individual limos to reduce vehicle miles driven.
· Hybrid and flex fuel vehicles used for other transfers.