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During this unprecedented time, we have recognised the importance of solidarity, the value of our community, our need to be connected, and no matter how different we are, we are better together. The world needed the togetherness of the Olympic Games – like never before.

First-Ever Postponed Games

This was the first-ever postponed Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Games were an unprecedented celebration of unity and solidarity.

The Games were a milestone in the world’s shared journey of recovery.

The Games were a symbol of hope, resilience and the power of humanity working together as one.

The Games were a sustainable springboard to the future, bringing together the best of Japan, supporting the economy and showing how sport can improve the health and happiness of people and the world.

The Games were sport at its best.

Showcasing solutions for a sustainable future

With the sustainability concept: “Be better, together – For the planet and the people”, Tokyo 2020 showcased solutions for a sustainable society.

1. Climate

Tokyo 2020 went beyond carbon neutrality

• Tokyo 2020 implemented solutions to reduce emissions, including by minimising construction, conserving energy, and using energy generated from renewable sources.

• Tokyo 2020 will compensate more than 100% of its remaining carbon emissions by acquiring carbon certificates from more than 200 companies that put in place carbon reduction measures.

• Tokyo 2020 carbon offsetting programme considers the full scope of direct and in-direct emissions related to the Games, including the construction of venues and transportation of athletes and officials.

Almost 60% of Tokyo 2020 venues were existing venues, including five used at the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964: Yoyogi National Stadium, Equestrian Park, Nippon Budokan, Enoshima Yacht Harbour and Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

Thanks to Worldwide Olympic Partner Toyota, Tokyo 2020 promoted the use of low-carbon mobility. Approximately 500 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), including hydrogen cars, will be used as part of the Olympic and Paralympic fleet.

Tokyo is helping create a hydrogen-based economy. Hydrogen was used for the Olympic and Paralympic fleet, cauldrons and the Olympic Torch, and to power some facilities in the Olympic/Paralympic Village. A hydrogen station has been installed near the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

2. Zero Waste /circular economy

Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals have been produced using materials from electronic devices, such as used mobile phones, donated by the public. After the Games, business owners, local governments and the public will be encouraged to continue donating used electronic devices.

In a joint initiative between Worldwide Olympic Partner P&G and Tokyo 2020, the podiums for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medal ceremonies have been made of plastic waste donated by the public and recovered from the oceans.

The Olympic torch was produced using aluminium waste from temporary housing built in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake 2011.

The Plaza of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Village has been built with locally grown timber donated by Japanese authorities. After the Games, the timber will be returned to the communities and re-used, for example, as public benches or as part of public buildings.

Beds in the Olympic and Paralympic village are made of highly durable cardboard materials, which will be recycled into paper after the Games.

Creating a sustainable legacy for Japan and its people

Tokyo 2020 is creating a sustainable legacy for Japan and its people

1. Sports participation

Tokyo is aiming for 70% of the Tokyo residents to practice sport at least once per week, providing people with more opportunities to practice sport, adopt healthy lifestyles and further develop Olympic sport.

As part of the Tokyo 2020 School Sports Day Project, schools across Japan are organising sports days, connecting students to sports and inspiring healthy lifestyles

The “Let’s 55 GoGo” programme encourages the public to experience the 55 sport disciplines of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Sports Promotion Company Certification System certifies companies that promote sports, compile best practices, and publicize this information

Upgrades to Tokyo sports infrastructure have been made as part of the “Sports City Tokyo” concept and include making existing sports facilities barrier-free and open to community during more flexible hours.

A new sport hub in the Tama area combines the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, and Tokyo Stadium.

2. Empowering people

Tokyo 2020 is empowering the Japanese people and helping create a sustainable society, including through 150,000 initiatives which had brought people together across Japan before the postponement of the Games

• These include actions such as: the donation of used mobile phones for the manufacturing of five thousand Olympic medals; donation of plastic waste for the creation of Olympic podiums; the selection of Tokyo 2020 Mascots by elementary school students; and prizes for elementary schools that create innovative teaching materials about Olympic and Paralympic Games.

3. Creating an inclusive and smart city

Olympic Village showcases a sustainable approach to urban development which incorporates social diversity and environmental considerations, including by the introduction of a power system producing hydrogen-generated electricity

• After the Games, it will become Japan’s first hydrogen-powered town and a barrier-free complex with residential dwellings and sites for international exchange, multgenerational activities in education, culture and sports, and private-public collaboration

Barrier-free renovation of metropolitan roads, parks/transport/accommodation facilities

Promotion of the next-generation mobility with high environmental performance, leveraging on hydrogen, FCVs and fuel-cell technologies

Revitalisation of the Tokyo waterfront, with improved transportation and access to the bay area

Improved work-life balance: Promotion of teleworking: introduced by 57.8% of the Metropolitan Tokyo companies; Flex hours adopted by 1,746 companies.

Making Tokyo more welcoming to expats and foreign tourists with increased multi-lingual tools and services for tourists, including “VoiceTra” translation app, expanded use of “Easy Japanese”, 24-hour multilingual call centre, and multilingual signs.

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