Severn Trent to help deliver first carbon neutral Commonwealth Games

Severn Trent Water is to play a crucial part in putting on the first ever carbon neutral Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham 2022 organisers last week published a sustainability pledge, laying out a series of commitments and steps to deliver the most sustainable Games to date. Severn Trent became the Official Nature & Carbon Neutral Supporter, and will be responsible for delivering a series of initiatives that help offset the carbon generated by the Commonwealth Games and to leave a positive social and environmental legacy of sustainability in the West Midlands.
Two of the standout initiatives that Severn Trent deliver include the creation of 2022 acres of forest, as well as 72 tennis-court-sized mini forests, to be built in urban areas across the West Midlands, each linked to one of the nations and territories competing in 2022.
Chief executive of Birmingham 2022, Ian Reid, said: “Our new partnership with Severn Trent is incredibly important to achieving these ambitions, and it sets a compelling benchmark for how we deliver on all aspects of sustainability over the next 18 months. Our commitment to become the first carbon-neutral Games is a significant one, and this marks just the start of our journey to make these Commonwealth Games the most sustainable to date”.
Chief executive of Severn Trent, Liv Garfield (pictured), said: “Through this exciting partnership we’ll build on our existing work and ambitions to deliver lasting social and environmental change by creating new green urban spaces, further enhancing biodiversity, promoting plastic-free thinking and ultimately delivering a carbon neutral legacy for generations to come.’’
In addition to the ambition on carbon, Birmingham 2022 set out seven key pillars it will work on to become the most sustainable Commonwealth Games to date.
Addressing carbon and air quality.
Promoting a circular economy (reducing and encouraging waste reduction)
Delivering new conservation initiatives.
Setting new standards in accessibility
Embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of Games delivery.
Promoting social value through all practices.
Ensure human rights are at the heart of the Games.
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