Shaun McCarthy clarifies media inaccuracies re stadium wrap procurement
February 2, 2012
There is a great deal of inaccurate reporting surrounding Meredith Alexander’s decision to quit the Commission. We were sad to see her go but respected her decision. However, her resignation has sparked a media flurry that largely …
Statement in relation to resignation of Meredith Alexander
January 26, 2012
Following the resignation of Meredith Alexander, a Commissioner advising on supply chains and behaviour change, Shaun McCarthy, Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, said: “I am grateful for the work and support that Meredith …
Statement in response to article in The Sun (19 January 2012)
January 19, 2012
Statement in response to article in The Sun (19 January 2012) on alleged breaches of LOCOG’s Sustainable Sourcing Code in relation to Olympic and Paralympic merchandise. The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 is seriously concerned about …
Commission full response to Tessa Jowell MP
December 6, 2011
The Commission has conducted a review of LOCOG’s procurement of the stadium wrap and the selection of Dow Chemical as the wrap supplier. During the review, the Commission received a letter from The Rt. Hon. Tessa Jowell MP …
Commission statement on the Active Travel Programme
December 1, 2011
The London 2012 Active Travel Programme was launched by LOCOG in October 2011. The Commission is pleased to see a comprehensive set of walking and cycling routes available for Londoners and visitors to use in the lead up …
Commission responds to letter from Tessa Jowell MP
November 22, 2011
The Commission today received a letter from the Rt. Hon. Tessa Jowell MP requesting information about the Commission’s work in respect of Dow Chemical Company and it’s sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ Stadium …
Commission interim statement on wrap sponsor
November 17, 2011
The Commission is aware that a number of stakeholders, including Amnesty International and the Labour Friends of India, have voiced concerns regarding the IOC worldwide partner Dow Chemical and its involvement in the 2012 Games. The Commission’s …
Commission statement on use of Tasmanian timber
November 11, 2011
Recent claims have suggested that timber products sourced from virgin old-growth Tasmanian hardwood forests are being used in the construction of the Team USA basketball training venue at the University of East London. The training venue is to …
Commission publishes sustainability review of London 2012 merchandise
October 11, 2011
The Commission has published a snapshot review of the sustainability of London 2012 merchandise. The review, titled Sustainably Sourced?, examines the work done by LOCOG to implement sustainable merchandising policies, in line with the overall commitment to host the …
Commission statement on BP Target Neutral carbon offset scheme
September 30, 2011
We made it clear in our carbon report that we expect London 2012 to focus their efforts primarily on delivering leading edge solutions to reduce carbon emissions and sharing the knowledge acquired to create a “multiplier effect” by …
