The IBU World Championships Biathlon 2025, hosted in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, has earned BAFTA albert certification for sustainable host broadcasting operations.
The certification was achieved by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and ACTUA Sport – the host broadcaster for the championships – with support from EBU Members. Coverage of the event saw a 67% reduction in carbon emissions compared to standard broadcasting practices, with significant impact across travel, energy use, and waste management.
Sustainability measures for the IBU World Championships Biathlon 2025 included a 100% renewable energy-powered uninterruptible power supply for technical operations, with backup generators to be activated only in case of emergencies.
Additional measures included reducing travel-related impacts, reducing paper waste through digital workflows, and raising sustainability awareness among production teams through tailored training and resources.
Host broadcasters from the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 IBU World Cup seasons including SRF (Switzerland), SVT (Sweden), YLE (Finland), ORF (Austria), Czech TV (Czechia), NRK (Norway) and Actua Sport each shared best practices and shaped a framework to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of future broadcasting operations.
Glen Killane, Executive Director, EBU Sport said: “This achievement highlights EBU Members’ leadership in advancing sustainable broadcasting and eco-conscious event production moving forward. Attaining the albert certification reflects a powerful collaboration between the IBU, EBU/ACTUA Sport and our Members, and reinforces our shared commitment to driving sustainability in global sports broadcasting.”
Olle Dahlin, IBU President, said: “The IBU World Championships Biathlon 2025 demonstrates how major sporting events can align with international climate goals while delivering excellence in broadcasting and audience engagement. At the IBU we are committed to not just effecting positive climate action in areas we control but also working with all our stakeholders and partners to influence positive change across the whole of the sport. This milestone sets an inspiring example for future biathlon events, proving that sustainability and world-class production can go hand in hand.”
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