Leading Sustainable Sport by Swimming Together
Canada Artistic Swimming (CAS) is proud to launch its Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2026–2030) during Earth Month and reaffirms its commitment to leading sustainable sport by swimming together.
The strategy was developed through the Canadian Olympic Committee’s NSO Sustainability Pilot Project, supported by the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Solidarity Programme and delivered in collaboration with Canadian sport sustainability consultancy Racing to Zero. The project supported several National Sport Organizations in building the systems, policies, and practices needed to integrate sustainability into sport operations.
Canada Artistic Swimming’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy provides a clear roadmap to reduce environmental impact across the organization. Guided by three pillars, Strengthening Organizational Excellence, Hosting Responsible Events, and Leading by Example, the strategy drives action across partnerships, operations, and leadership. It aligns with international frameworks including the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, the International Olympic Committee, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and World Aquatics, and sets measurable actions to support CAS’s goal of reducing emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
CAS is advancing this work together with the Canadian Olympic Committee, World Aquatics, Racing to Zero, event host organizing committees, partners, and the artistic swimming community across Canada.
CAS has already begun implementing elements of the strategy, incorporating sustainability practices during the recent National Qualifier and University Championships hosted in Québec City in March. These initiatives will expand across upcoming events, including the Canadian National Championships in Saskatoon, the Masters Canada Cup in Toronto, and the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Finals in Toronto.
As part of the strategy’s implementation, CAS has partnered with Karbon-X to support its carbon management efforts. While hosting events across Canada is essential to growing and supporting the sport nationwide, it also requires significant air travel. To help address these impacts, CAS will support a portfolio of verified climate projects, with Karbon-X facilitating the sourcing and retirement of carbon credits associated with travel-related emissions. In 2026, events hosted in Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Ontario will be supported by climate projects connected to these regions, including initiatives focused on reducing methane emissions in agriculture, advancing lower-impact manufacturing processes, and improving responsible energy practices, contributing to meaningful climate action across Canada.
“This strategy reflects our belief that progress happens when we work together,” said Steve Wallace, Chief Executive Officer of Canada Artistic Swimming. “By collaborating with our partners, host organizations, athletes, and the broader artistic swimming community, we are leading sustainable sport by swimming together and helping ensure our sport remains strong for future generations.”
The Environmental Sustainability Strategy outlines key actions including emissions tracking and reporting, sustainable event practices, responsible procurement, education and engagement across the artistic swimming community, and partnerships that advance climate action in sport.
For more information on Canada Artistic Swimming’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy, visit www.artisticswimming.ca/sustainability.
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