Racing with purpose - The Ocean Race

Cut the carbon

The climate crisis, fuelled by soaring greenhouse gas emissions, is wreaking havoc on the ocean. We need governments to drive urgent climate action, but we can also help make a difference by keeping our individual emissions as low as possible. Switch to a renewable energy provider and consider travelling by public transport or bicycle, rather than car. Use a carbon footprint calculator (like this one from WWF) to discover your climate impact and get tips on how to reduce it.

You could also explore carbon offset schemes, which enable you to invest in environmental projects around the world in order to balance out your own carbon footprint. Supporting ‘blue carbon’ projects not only capture greenhouse gasses, but help to restore ocean health and provide a habitat for marine life.
Choose sustainable seafood

Overfishing is having disastrous consequences on marine life. This doesn’t mean you have to forgo fish and seafood, but instead make sure that your choices are sustainable. Look for certification labels in supermarkets and on menus to say that the fish is sustainable and try different varieties to the usual suspects. Less popular species are less likely to be overfished.
Avoid single-use plastic

If we don’t act now our oceans could contain more plastic than fish by 2050. You can help by reducing, reusing and recycling your waste. Refuse unnecessary single-use plastic and opt for reusable alternatives like carry cups for your takeaway coffee and tote bags for your shopping,

If you want to go a step further, ask the shops, eateries and other businesses you use to adopt sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic and get involved in beach cleans or litter-picks in your local area.
Inspire the next generation

If you’re a parent or teacher you can play a vital role in helping children understand the issues the planet is facing and, most importantly, the action that can be taken to turn things around.

Check out our award-winning Champions for the Seas Learning programme for 6-12 year olds, which introduces children to the excitement of the adrenaline-packed Race and the importance of looking after our incredible blue planet.

For learners 12 years and over, Generation Ocean: Join the race to protect our incredible blue planet takes a deeper dive into the role that the ocean plays in sustaining all life on Earth, the threats that are jeopardising this vital system and solutions that are needed to protect our blue planet.
Collaborate

At The Ocean Race we know that teamwork can help us achieve the extraordinary. If you’re part of a business or organisation that is working in sport, the maritime industry, sustainability or ocean health and are keen to collaborate or share innovative ideas, please get in touch.

Every business and organisation faces similar challenges in assessing and minimising its environmental footprint and impact. We have a series of materials to support event producers and other organisations on their sustainability journey. Head to our Knowledge Centre for sustainability management documents, guidelines, reports and resources.

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