This report will explore the importance of sustainability in today’s sports and illuminate the significance of the interplay between sports - the 2012 London Olympics in particular - and the environment. In addition a summary of the sustainability plan put forward by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as part of their bid to host the recent Olympic Games. This will include all five aspects of sustainability mentioned in the report with one of the aspects discussed in detail (when you decided which one to discuss replace the sentence) (Climate Change/Waste/Biodiversity/Inclusion/Healthy Living). Furthermore
it will analyse the vision of the bid ‘Inspiring a Generation’ and ‘The One Planet’ concept, and their successful integration with sustainable and achievable business projects. Primary research among the students of GSM London on their views of sustainability has also been conducted. The report will layout the significance sustainability and acting in accordance with the environment has on humanity; why responsible behaviour is more pressing than ever. Moreover how sport and the Olympics can be incorporated into long term plans for sustainable living, London 2012 was a shining example and Olympic cities to come will follow its footsteps.
* An executive summary which gives an overview of the argument in your report * An overview of the sustainability plan put forward by the organisers of the London Olympics, including all 5 aspects of sustainability that were suggested by the organisers * A detailed review of one of the aspects of the sustainability of the London 2012 Games. This should include BOTH academic perspectives and news perspectives
* A short opinion survey of the aspect of sustainability chosen for detailed review, carried out by you from a sample of students at GSM London * A conclusion which includes critical evaluation of the sustainability of the London 2012 Games based on the evidence that you have gathered both from your primary and secondary research, focusing on the aspect chosen for detailed review