Event Details | |
| Host | Yacht Club Costa Smeralda |
| Location | Porto Cervo, Italy |
| Certification Level | Platinum |
| Website Link | www.yccs.com |
Best Practices Achieved
1. Eliminate Single-Use Water Bottles and Provide Water Refill Stations
1) We provided the organisation's staff with bottles of water. Our refill station are located within the building and they are available for employees and guests. One is located inside, the other one is located outside, so everyone can use it for free. The water comes from the aqueduct network and it is further purified.
2. Eliminate Plastic Straws
2)We no longer use plastic straws
3. Serve Food with Plastic-Free Dinnerware
3)we serve food in biodegradable materials or plates and dishes that are washed with specific non-polluting detergents.
4. Skip Bags or Go Reusable
4)We gave the sailors Slam and North Sails bags as skippers bags that they can reuse
5. Award Practical Items or Use a Perpetual or Upcycled Trophy
5) Yccs prizes are perpetual trophies.
6. Publicize Your Sustainability Efforts
6)we have shown on our Instagram page what YCCS is doing to reduce its environmental impact. All the YCCS initiative are also listed on YCCS website.
7. Involve Local Organizations
7)We have agreed with local organisations to spread the 4Rs of sustainability messages on our YCCS Instagram page
8. Post Educational and Reusable Signage
8)We have provided signs indicating how to separate waste, we have also specified that the materials used for post-race refreshments are all biodegradable
9. Serve Local Food or Source Seafood Sustainably
9)The organisation provided meals with 0 km or in any case local ingredients
10. Organize a Green Team
10)Two people were in charge of checking the checklist was respected
11. Ensure Proper Waste Bin Placement and Signage
11)All the trash bins had signs for waste separation
12. Divert Food Waste from the Landfill
12)In Italy we must differentiate the waste, as required by law
13. Use Paperless Event Management
13)All the documents are provided in digital format
15. Prevent Toxins from Entering the Water
15)We have specified on the 44Cup website that all participants must minimize their environmental impact.
16. Increase Awareness of Wildlife and Habitat Protection
16)To raise awareness about marine wildlife, we promoted UNESCO's efforts to raise public awareness about marine research and the importance of biodiversity on the YCCS Instagram page and we also promoted the Charta Smeralda (a code of conduct) on the RC44 APP related to the event in Porto Cervo
17. Offer Vegetarian or Vegan Alternatives
17) Different food options were provided during the event including vegetarian alternatives
18. Promote Alternative Transportation
18)Range Rover is the automotive partner of the YCCS and provides a courtesy car service to sailors and staff arriving in Porto Cervo for the event
19. Reduce Day-of Emissions
19)During the event were used robotic buoys
20. Inspire Future Action
20)same as point 7 plus we promoted sustainable conduct via RC44 APP and promoting the idea of a sustainable event during these days
