The World Cup’s 2,7 MT carbon footprint and what's being done about it

With an estimated carbon footprint of 2 753 250 t of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e), the 2010 FIFA World Cup will have the largest carbon footprint of any major international sporting event, and will need major interventions to achieve the ambition of making it an event with a positive environmental legacy.
The massive footprint is largely due to the significant distance that many international spectators will need to travel to get to South Africa. Because of its location, almost all international visitors will need to fly to the country.




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