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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 30. The
COP29 Sustainability Report was released today,
highlighting the rigorous measures taken to make COP29 one of the
most sustainable global climate conferences ever organized,
Trend reports.
Under Azerbaijan’s Presidency, sustainability principles were
embedded across every aspect of planning, delivery, and
legacy, setting new standards for future hosts.
At the heart of this effort were seven COP29
Sustainability Commitments:
1. Achieving Net Zero – Powered 100 percent by
renewable energy and offsetting unavoidable emissions, making COP29
the first-ever climate conference in Azerbaijan to reach net
zero.
2. Sustainable Mobility – Introduced a
low-emission transport system, deploying 160 electric
vehicles and enabling seamless, green mobility for over
70,000 delegates.
3. Circular Waste Management – Enforced a
zero-landfill policy, with waste segregation,
recycling, and composting implemented at scale.
4. Green Procurement – Required
eco-certifications for all strategic vendors and
ensured 95 percent of food was locally sourced,
cutting transport emissions.
5. Inclusive and Accessible COP – Delivered
comprehensive accessibility features, including
sign-language services and barrier-free
infrastructure.
6. Building Local Capacity – Trained
3,000+ volunteers, staff, and government
representatives on sustainability practices, creating a
long-lasting skills legacy.
7. Transparency and Legacy – Published the
COP29 Sustainability Report, documenting all
achievements and providing a blueprint for future presidencies.
COP29 also secured ISO 20121:2024 certification
for sustainable event management, proving that even an
event of this scale can align fully with international
best practices.
“Our vision for COP29 was clear: to turn sustainability from
a slogan into action,” said Narmin Jarchalova, CEO
of the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company. “From renewable energy
powering every venue to eliminating landfill waste and creating a
blueprint for future hosts, we proved that global climate
conferences can walk the talk. This legacy belongs not only to
Azerbaijan but to the entire international climate
community.”
By integrating innovation, inclusivity, and operational
excellence, COP29 has delivered sustainable global event management
and inspired stronger climate action worldwide.
The COP29 Sustainability Report — documenting
these achievements and outlining lessons learned — is now available
on the official
COP29 website.
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