Sustainability

A Bike Race with Green Ambitions

Copenhagen Sprint works actively to make our cycling races green and sustainable. We see the bicycle as part of the solution to the mobility and climate challenges of the future – both as a sport and as a means of transport.

That is why we have a sustainability strategy with four key focus areas:

Our green goals

✅ Promote cycling as a sport and transport
✅ Inspire citizens to green mobility
✅ Taking responsibility in the sport’s green transition
✅ Minimize the event’s CO2 footprint

We work on the basis of a 3-year plan, divided into concrete annual initiatives.
The first Copenhagen Sprint is the start – but not the finish line.

Our 4 sustainable focus areas

1. Procurement and Suppliers

We make demands on suppliers and choose wisely. All procurement is based on the principles:

  • Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
  • Reuse of banners, fences and signs (without year)
  • Washable reusable packaging for food and drink

2. Food and Drink

The food must be both delicious and climate-friendly. Therefore:

  • Focus on vegetarian and plant-based dishes
  • Use of local producers
  • Reduced food waste and donation of surplus food
  • Free water points for refilling water bottles

3. Waste and recycling

Even with green procurement, waste is created – we take responsibility for that:

  • Maximum reuse of materials
  • Sorting and high recycling
  • Focus on lower climate impact

4. Transportation and Vehicles

Transport is a major climate culprit. Therefore:

  • We encourage the audience and participants to cycle, walk or take public transport
  • Electric cars are used for all race-related purposes
  • Suppliers are encouraged to green transport

Social Sustainability

Our sustainability is not just about the climate – also about people:

  • We collaborate with citizens on Social Exemption Card for waste management
  • Use of volunteers as officials
  • Suppliers must meet requirements for decent working conditions
  • We organize an inclusive people’s bike race – everyone should be able to participate

Together we roll towards the future.

Copenhagen Sprint is more than a bike race. It’s a step towards a greener future – with the bicycle at the centre.
We hope you will join us on the journey!