The Future Gym - the challenges of creating more sustainable climbing gyms

How can we make our climbing gyms more sustainable? Together with various speakers, we will talk about challenges and solutions to transform our climbing industry for the future. 

Hosted by IFSC Europe Sustainability Commission

Friday 11/22/2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Foyer East, Stage
English

Sebastian Flemmig, member of the IFSC Europe Sustainability Commission, will moderate the presentation and give a brief insight into why we need to talk about the topic. 

Tiphaine Lazard, Marketing Manager of EP, will present practical examples of the use of the EP Carbon Calculator. Her message is hopeful and inspiring and shows that there are very practical steps we can take now to reduce the environmental impact of our beloved climbing gyms and competitions.

Clemens Saalbach, Head of Development at ebalta Kunststoff GmbH, reports on the path to becoming a climate-neutral company and the use of bio-based plastics for ‘climate-neutral’ climbing holds.

Achim Haug, Managing Director of Basislager Bad Aibling, presents the innovative energy concept of his climbing centre in his lecture. He will also show how the hall makes an important contribution to social sustainability through barrier-free design and the integration of people with disabilities.

Panel discussion, Climbing & bouldering, DAV / Halls & Walls, Sustainability

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