ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

LEADING

SUSTAINABLE SPORT

BY SWIMMING TOGETHER

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Climate change is more than just an environmental issue. It is a systemic challenge that intersects with how we support athletes, host events, and build a stronger sport ecosystem. With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and rising operational costs, sport is already feeling the impacts of a changing climate. At the same time, sport contributes to global emissions and must be part of the solution.

Guided by our values of excellence, collaboration, and safety, and informed by international leadership from the IOC, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and World Aquatics, Canada Artistic Swimming is committed to playing an active role in climate action. This strategy outlines a clear and achievable path to reducing our environmental impact while supporting our long-term vision of growth, excellence, and system sustainability.

OUR COMMITMENT

PILLAR 1

Strengthening Organizational Excellence

To integrate sustainability into all aspects of our organization and reduce our own emissions.

  • Optimizing Internal Operations
  • Integrating Sustainable Procurement
  • Establishing Formal Commitments

PILLAR 2

Hosting Responsible Events

To systematically measure and reduce emissions and waste generated at all hosted events.

  • Reducing Emissions
  • Adopting Sustainable Operations
  • Advancing Waste & Procurement

PILLAR 3

Leading By Example

To educate, promote, and be an active voice for sustainability initiatives to the community.

  • Sharing Guidelines & Best Practices
  • Improving Communication & Awareness
  • Promoting Advocacy

RESOURCES

Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2026–2030 (English)
Stratégie de développement durable 2026–2030 (French)
2025 Emissions Report(English only)
UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
World Aquatics — The Blueprint
Sport for Nature
IOC Sustainability Essentials
UN Sustainable Development Goals
COC Climate Action Plan
Canada Games Sustainable Sport Event Toolkit and Quick Wins

OUR PARTNERS

racingtozero.ca

Racing to Zero (RTZ)

Racing to Zero is a sustainability consultancy co-founded by Canadian Olympian Oliver Scholfield, helping sport organizations of all sizes understand and reduce their environmental impact. Through education, carbon accounting, and strategic planning, Racing to Zero creates tailored and actionable solutions for sport. RTZ developed CAS’s 2025 emissions baseline, annual emissions reporting and strategic consultancy.

racingtozero.ca
olympic.ca

Canadian Olympic Committee & IOC Olympic Solidarity Programme

This strategy was developed through the COC’s NSO Sustainability Pilot Project, supported by the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Solidarity Programme. The COC’s Climate Action Plan, released in June 2025, sets out the same ambition: reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2040. CAS is proud to be advancing these shared goals alongside our national Olympic movement.

olympic.ca
karbon-x.com

Karbon-X

CAS has partnered with Karbon-X to support carbon management efforts across hosted events. Events hosted in provincial locations will be supported by verified regional climate projects in those provinces.

karbon-x.com

READ THE FULL 2026-2030 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIC PLAN