SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
AND COMMITMENTS
We strive to minimise our environmental footprint, encourage active and healthy lifestyles, and empower people to live a life of purpose. At Dragonfly Tri, our sustainability strategy is built around three core pillars: Planet, Positive Action, and People.
PLANET
We commit to protect the natural environment and respect the ecosystems where we host our events.
- Make use of reusable environmentally friendly route markings and use biodegradable paint if needed on flat surfaces.
- Only use digitised Athlete Guides.
- Propose and encourage responsible travel solutions.
- Use water responsibly and evaluate options to reduce water consumption.
- Execute efficient Event Waste Management by minimising event waste and recycling where possible.
POSITIVE ACTION
We aim to improve our environmental footprint by actively seeking out greener solutions and encouraging sustainable practices.
- Support local trail builders and rangers in the construction and rehabilitation of trails.
- Sponsor 10 deserving local athletes to take part in the event and engage with their local environment and receive the same education as all other participants.
- Educate participants on trail etiquette and respect for the environment.
- Educate participants on sportsmanship and respect for their fellow participants, event organisers, marshals and spectators.
- No date policy: Reuse event T-shirts, signage, posters or other apparel.
PEOPLE
We strive to give back to the communities that support us and support meaningful causes that uplift and empower.
- Promote sustainable local initiatives and contribute to their development.
- Prioritise local suppliers for event services.
- Make use of local volunteers and organisations as event marshals and additional event crew.
- Most of the prizes must be sourced locally and support local businesses.
- All excess food at the end of the event is donated to local charities.